1. Introduction to Level 2 Stroke Awareness Award SCM201

2. Introductions Jade Matravers Mapa training and staff development officer 01743254815 Jade.matravers@shropshire.gov.uk Nicola Jessop Administration Support Learning Disabilities 01743 254734 Nicola.jessop@shropshire.gov.uk Gail Marshall Social Care and Health Training & Assessment Centre 01948 660100

3. Group Agreement

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

11. Learning logs You will be required to complete a learning log throughout the award Approximately 25-30 hours will need to be completed by the end of the course

12. 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

13. Reflection?

14. Useful resources www.strokecorecompetencies.org http://www.stroke.org.uk http://www.nhs.uk/actfast

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

16. Any Questions?