3000 word written assignment reflecting on the care of a patient following a stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (assessing LO's 1, 2, and 4)
Provide evidence of achievement in the related Stroke Specific Educational Framework Competencies Pass/Fail (assessing LO 3)
Related Stroke Competencies are as follows-
1 Communication
2 Underpinning knowledge and overarching values
3 Prevention
5 Acute stroke
The Profile of related 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, group participation work, tutorials, VLE

This interactive module will introduce students to the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to manage a path of care for patients suffering from a stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (T.I.A). The main focus will be on the acute stage leading up to neurological stability, (approximately 72 hours).
The content will comprise:
The Stroke Strategy relating to acute care
- Local and National guidelines
- Communication, Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation.
- Documentation
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System, and the Autonomic Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Emergency care and management of a stroke patient
- Holistic assessment of a stroke and T.I.A patient
- Thrombolysis
- Risk factors
- Immediate care and treatment
- Primary prevention
- Roles and responsibilities of the multi- disciplinary team related to acute care
- Observations
- Vital Signs
- Neurological
- Glasgow Coma Scale

- Investigations and interventions
- Blood tests
- CT imaging
- Vascular and surgical interventions

- Stroke Mimics
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition and swallowing assessments
- Psychological effects of a stroke on the patient, including social integration
- Ethics and Mental Capacity Act
- Data collection

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
30 hours Lead lectures
8 hours Competency Workbook feedback
7 hours E-Learning materials
3 hours Tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
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 cared for
Clinical practice mentor
Moodle

Classroom, teaching & learning facilities, power point presentations, clinical scenarios, flip charts, Cardiac and Stroke Network competencies, Electronic Library for Health accessed via Athens.

Bourn .J. (2005) Reducing Brain Damage: faster access to better stroke care. London: National Audit Office Department of Health
Department of Health- Stroke Team (2007) National Stroke Strategy. London: Department of Health
Iggulden, H. (2006) Care of the Neurological Patient. Oxford: Blackwell.
Kwan J. and Sandercock, P (2009) In-Hospital Care Pathways For Stroke (Review) Southampton: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Warlow et al (2008) Stroke: Practical Management (3rd Ed) Oxford: Blackwell Publishing

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

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system relating to the path physiology of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically analyse preventative strategies and risk factors reflecting the management of a stroke related illnesses (Analysis, Application, Problem Solving)

3. Demonstrate the application of skilled holistic care to the acute stroke patient.
(Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving)

4. Analyse the different roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients on the stroke care pathway (Analysis)