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Acute Stroke Online is a self-paced continuing education course that provides training on the symptoms, diagnosis and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and complications of stroke.
This course was designed to support the high demand for stroke education due to The Joint Commission requirements to maintain stroke center certification.
Acute Stroke Online replaces the previous format in print, the Acute Stroke Booklet.
The course is for in- and out-of-hospital personnel, particularly experienced healthcare providers who are involved in the care and treatment of suspected stroke victims.
The course is for in- and out-of-hospital personnel, particularly experienced healthcare providers who are involved in the care and treatment of suspected stroke victims.
• Stroke chain of survival
• 7 D’s of stroke survival
• Definitions of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Pathophysiology
• Stroke risk factors
• Stroke recognition
• Stroke management
• Transition to critical care and rehabilitation
eLearning (online lessons)
The course requires 1 - 2 hour to complete. No skills session is required.
• 11 checkpoint exercises with review questions
• Online test and evaluation
• Self-paced learning, accessible anytime
• Expands on the AHA Stroke Algorithm
• Access to course for 12 months allows for ongoing refresher
Students can access downloadable Certificate of Completion.
Students complete 11 required checkpoint exercises before they can access the required online test. No skills session is required.
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: Costs for courses and materials are determined by Training Centers or Instructors and may vary. The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
Acute Stroke Online Course Key (80-1480)
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 Go to OnlineAHA.org to register and purchase this course. |
| Or, contact any of our distributors to purchase the online course key.  Channing Bete Company Inc. Laerdal Medical Corporation eWorldPoint |
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