NUR114 - Stroke (3.0 HR)
Healthcare professionals will review and learn new information about caring for the stroke patient.
Purpose: Healthcare professionals will review and learn new information about caring for the stroke patient.
Objectives:
- Describe what happens when a stroke occurs;
- Identify what the risk factors and warning signs of stroke are;
- Differentiate between the different types of stroke;
- Identify the effects of stroke;
- Discuss exams and tests used to diagnose a stroke;
- Discuss the appropriate care of the stroke patient;
- Describe various treatment regimens;
- Discuss various stroke research studies.
Continuing Education Credits: 3.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 3.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 3.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 3.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 3.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 3.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.