Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network
Southwestern Ontario Stroke NetworkAcute Stroke Unit Orientation
Stroke Learning Objectives
- Interprofessional Stroke Core Competencies
- For a complete listing of Stroke Core Competencies for all disciplines visit the Core Competencies for Stroke on the CorHealth web site
Pre-test:
Module 1: Pathophysiology of Stroke, Neuroanatomy & Stroke Syndromes
Module 2: Acute Stroke Management
Module 3: Pre-Hospital Care & Emergency Management
Module 4: Diagnostics & Assessments
Module 5: Canadian Neurological Scale (CNS) Training
OR
Module 5: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Training
- Learning Objectives, Content & References
- Register for the NIHSS training. Alternatively, you can go to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website for further information.
- Modified NIH Supplemental Information
- Quiz
- Quiz Answers
Module 6: Swallowing, Feeding & Oral Care
Module 7: Mobility, Positioning & Transfers
Module 8: Secondary Stroke Prevention
Module 9: Cognition, Perception & Behaviour
- Learning Objectives, Content & References
- Cognition Content- Tips & Tools for Everyday Living – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Perception Content-Tips & Tools for Everyday Living– Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Behaviour Content- Tips & Tools for Everyday Living– Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- References
- Quiz
- Quiz Answers
Module 10: Stroke & Depression
Module 11: Intimacy Post-Stroke
- Learning Objectives Content & References
- Powerpoint: Life After Stroke- Moving from Disability to Pleasurability
- Sexuality- Patient/Family Education
- Quiz
- Quiz Answers
SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES
Teaching Your Stroke Patients About Their Medication
Supplemental Hospital Specific Forms
- Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network Information Sheet,
- Ontario Stroke Network Information Sheet,
- Hemispheres Stroke Competency Information Sheet,
- Stroke Organizations: List & Websites,
- Participant Request to Attend a Workshop/Conference,
- Mentoring Request Form
Post Test:
Evaluation:
Please contact Jean Morrow by email (jean.morrow@lhsc.on.ca) or phone (519-685-8500 x 34899) for further information on the Acute Stroke Unit Orientation resource