Duration

3 hours

Suitable for

Those who work with people who have an increased likelihood of suffering a stroke or heart attack and may need to care for them afterwards 

Content

By the end of their training, delegates should be able to:

• understand how the heart works
• know the causes of heart attacks
• know the difference between heart attack, angina and coronary heart disease
• know and recognise physical and psychological symptoms
• understand the nurse/carer’s role in managing chest pain/complications and rehabilitation, recovery and psychological support

• know what can cause a stroke and how to prevent it
• know the concept of FAST and why it is important
• appreciate the importance of acute stroke care
• understand essential features of early rehabilitation
• appreciate clinical problems
• know of equipment and adaptations

Expiry Date of Certificate

Needs updating regularly