NIH Stroke Scale - Test Group A

NIH Stroke Scale - Test Group A is organized by American Heart Association (AHA).

Dates:
Release Date: August 23, 2004
Termination Date:  March 31, 2022

Accreditation:
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 2.00 contact hours. 

Description:
The NIH Stroke Scale is a critical component of acute stroke assessment. The American Stroke Association, in conjunction with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has developed this CME/CE certified, online training program for healthcare professionals to learn or review how to administer the NIH Stroke Scale for acute stroke assessment.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this online course, the learner will be able to:
• Identify and assess neurological deficits in stroke patients
• Understand the measurement scale for quantifying neurological deficits in stroke patients
• Consistently apply appropriate scores for neurological deficits in stroke patients
• Use the scale to assess changes in neurological deficits in stroke patients over time
• Use "Test Completion" certificates to document compliance - valid for up to one (1) year