Summative essay - 3,000 words (addressing all LO's) - 100%
Profile of competencies (addressing LO's 2 and 3) - 0% Pass/Fail

Both elements of assessment must be passed.

Further assessment detail:
A reflective essay which critically analyses, evaluates and reflects on a care issue(s) from your own practice, in relation to specific clinical practice development, including reference to appropriate NSFs and policy guidance, making recommendations for the development stroke care in your area of practice.

The reflective case study must be based on a patient/client or patients/clients cared for within the last 12 months.
The Profile of competencies must be completed within the time span of the module and the level to be achieved is Identified within the Competency Portfolio.

Formative feedback:
Case study discussion; quiz; student presentation; OSCE; tutorials.

This interactive module will introduce students to knowledge and skills to enable them to manage programmes of care for individuals suffering from a stroke. The content will comprise:
Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the applied patho-physiology occurring in stroke; risk factors for stroke; national standards for stroke care and local service infrastructures; key research findings; acute monitoring procedures, assessment tools and early mobilisation of the patient following stroke; perception and cognition issues in stroke; dysphagia management and nutrition issues; theories of dressing practice; dysphasia management; psychological aspects of stroke care; continence promotion and incontinence management in stroke; theories of normal movement, motor learning and movement analysis; positioning and handling of patients.

Contact Hours: (48)
15 hours Lead lectures
15 hours case study discussion
7 hours Workbook feedback
3 hours groupwork
5 hours Experiential workshops
3 hours Tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (252)
100 hours Competencies
60 hours Reading
60 hours Assignment preparation
20 hours Clinical visits
12 hours profile preparation

Clinical practice, where clients/patients suffering from CVA/Stroke are care for
Clinical practice mentor

Any health and social care practitioner working in an environment where Stroke patients are cared for

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Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing