Practicalities

This course is divided into 4 sections/weeks and it is suggested (but not required) that each section be completed over the duration of approximately a week. Please note that no deadlines are applied and this course can be started and completed according to your own schedule. We expect the required elements of each section/week to take around 15-16 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
It’s not going to be easy, we’ll expect you to work hard for your completion certificate and Plus points! You won’t be sitting back and watching webinars, we’ll expect you to reading tasks, complete quizzes, perform literature searches and other learning activities. You’ll need to reflect on your own experiences and contribute them within the discussion forum, this is where we can learn from each other’s experiences and knowledge from all around the world! At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 14.8 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate you will need to:

1. abide by the Plus Community Culture
2. log as completed all the required learning activities
3. actively participate in the course forum discussions
4. pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more
5. complete a course evaluation form

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify three modifiable risk factors for Stroke
• compare and contrast the two main classifications of Stroke
• describe four clinical presentations of Stroke and outline the resulting deficits
• analyse the prevalence of Stroke in your community compared to the rest of the world
• examine three ways in which damage to the brain influences movement and posture related to the different classifications of Stroke
• compare and contrast three Stroke Assessment Scales used to assess an individual following Stroke
• explain four principles underlying assessment of Stroke to ensure a holistic approach
• choose six specific Outcome Measures to quantify impairment or functional limitation level post Stroke
• Debate the role of clinical guidelines in Stroke management
• Identify when brain imaging should be performed immediately for patients with persistent neurological symptoms.
• Select two appropriate treatment options for an individual following Stroke
• Discuss the role of physiotherapy in secondary prevention of Stroke
• Describe how the role of a physical therapist fits within the multiple within an ideal multidisciplinary team working with an individual post stroke
• Identify six different evidence based therapeutic approaches to managing an individual following Stroke
• Develop a treatment plan involving three evidence based specific therapeutic interventions based on an assessment of an individual with stroke
• Describe the rationale and application of three evidence based strategies to increase upper extremity function after stroke
• Design an exercise program for an individual following stroke related to their specific presentation.