Stroke elearning Course

Introduction

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. Therefore, timely and evidence-based care across the patient pathway can dramatically improve outcomes. Stroke management spans prevention, acute response, rehabilitation, and long-term care. At each stage, multidisciplinary teams must work in coordination across primary, secondary, and community settings.

Healthcare professionals at all levels play a critical role in reducing stroke incidence and improving recovery. This includes staff in emergency departments, general practice, specialist stroke units, and community rehabilitation services. However, the complexity of stroke care presents significant challenges. Many professionals need structured training to build the knowledge and skills required for effective, patient-centred care.

To support this need, the Stroke elearning course offers a comprehensive overview of prevention, acute management, rehabilitation, and long-term support. As a result, health and social care professionals gain the understanding needed to care for patients at risk of stroke, experiencing stroke, or living with its long-term effects.

Developed by: This course was developed by the UK Stroke Forum, the University of Central Lancashire, NHS England and NHS Improvement, in partnership with NHS England eLearning for Healthcare.

Who is This Stroke Course for?

• General practitioners and primary care clinicians who want to strengthen their knowledge of stroke prevention, identification, and post-stroke care in community settings.
• Pharmacists who are looking to understand their role in stroke prevention through medication management and patient counselling.
• Non-specialist hospital clinicians who seek foundational knowledge in recognizing and responding to stroke presentations.
• Nurses and allied health professionals working in acute, rehabilitation, or community settings who want to enhance their understanding of the stroke care pathway.
• Multidisciplinary team members who are looking to improve coordination and communication across the continuum of stroke care.
• Social care professionals who want to better support stroke survivors and their families in long-term recovery and daily living.

Features

• Covers the entire stroke care pathway, from prevention and acute management to rehabilitation and long-term support.
• Designed for a broad audience, including GPs, pharmacists, non-specialist clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivered in modular format, allowing learners to access sessions in any order and revisit content as needed.
• Developed by leading stroke care specialists and academic institutions, ensuring content reflects current clinical standards.
• Suitable for health and social care professionals across primary, secondary, and community care settings worldwide.

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