Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network
Southwestern Ontario Stroke NetworkAcute Stroke Unit Orientation
Stroke Learning Objectives
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
- Learning Objectives
- Content – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (Once arriving at this site, scroll down the page to “CNS speaker’s package” and click on “CNS Introduction Presentation”).
- CNS Reference Sheet
- CNS References
- Quiz
- Quiz Answers
OR
Module 5: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Training
- Learning Objectives
- Content – Register for the NIHSS training. Alternatively, you can go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada website or the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website for further information.
- Modified NIH Supplemental Information
- References
- 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
- 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
- Learning Objectives
- Stroke and Depression – Supplemental Material
- Depression Content- Tips & Tools for Everyday Living – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- References
- Quiz
- Quiz Answers
Module 11: Intimacy Post-Stroke
- Learning Objectives
- Powerpoint: Life After Stroke- Moving from Disability to Pleasurability
- Life Roles and Activities- Canadian Best Practice for Stroke Care
- Sexuality- Patient/Family Education
- References
- 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