Pre-Hospital Stroke Rapid Response Course

The pre-Hospital Stroke Rapid Response Course is organized by American Heart Association (AHA).

• Release Date: 10/01/2020
• Expiration Date: 09/30/2023

Description:
This module is designed to assist pre-hospital and hospital personnel in the education of EMS providers in their communities. This program is designed to teach emergency medical technicians, paramedics, first responders, and dispatchers important information about their invaluable roles in stroke treatment and outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this online course, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize stroke as an emergency.
• Describe the pathophysiology of stroke.
• Identify signs and symptoms of a stroke.
• Identify three pre-hospital stroke scales/screens.
• List the steps for emergency dispatch and field assessment.
• Describe care actions for a stroke patient.