Introduction to Level 2 Stroke Awareness Award SCM201

Introductions Jade Matravers Mapa training and staff development officer Nicola Jessop Administration Support Learning Disabilities Gail Marshall Social Care and Health Training & Assessment Centre

Group Agreement

What we will cover today What is the Stroke award and what areas will be covered Course structure Expectations and requirements to complete course Learning logs and reflection Registration forms

Level 2 stroke awareness award Knowledge sessions Mentoring sessions Marking, Feedback & assessment Social Care and Health Assessment Centre Certification of Award City & Guilds

Aims Provide an understanding of different types of Stroke. Signs, symptoms and effect on the person. Promote appropriate responses in the event of a Stroke and positive management and support following a Stroke

Learning outcomes Know what a Stroke is Know how to recognise Stroke Understand the management of risk factors Understand the importance of emergency response and treatment Understand the management of Stroke

Course structure Day 1 learning session Karen George (clinical nurse advisor independent sector) Day 2 learning session Mentoring session

How are we going to achieve this? Assignment workbook Additional learning hours (learning logs)

Learning logs You will be required to complete a learning log throughout the award Approximately hours will need to be completed by the end of the course

What to include Timetabled sessions Reflection, research and private study looking at policies or procedures books, articles, magazines or the internet Examples of putting theory into practice Mentoring, discussions with managers or peers and supervision

Reflection?

Useful resources

Homework Complete learning hours log Research stroke Research organisations and support available for people effected by stroke

Any Questions?