Stroke Modular Training - Free access no charge for attendance

There are places available on 3 day Stroke Modular training as follows: Times on all sessions are 10.00am – 4.00pm. Full details below. Please book your places via Trent Self Service or emailpwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Brecon Area:
Day 1 – 8th June in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog Council Offices, Brecon.
Day 2 – 14th July in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog
Day 3 – 6th September in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog

Newtown Area:
Day 1 – 23rd June in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys Newtown
Day 2 – 22nd July in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown
Day 3 – 13th October in NPTC Campus, Coleg Powys, Newtown

Llandrindod Area:
Day 1 – 5th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 2 – 28th July in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells
Day 3 – 5th October in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells

Aim:
Module 1 - Day 1 – Stroke Fundamentals and Recovery
Module 2 - Day 2 – Supporting Life After Stroke
Module 3 - Day 3 – Stroke Prevention and Holistic Management

The modular training covers the fundamentals of what a stroke is and how you can support the recovery of the stroke survivors. The course covers the detail of the National Stroke Strategy and how you can promote life after stroke through prevention, recovery, rehabilitation and support to end of life care.

The training modules that comprise of days 1, 2 & 3 have been developed and mapped against the QCF framework. Attendance of all three courses will contribute towards credits for the QCF Level 2.

Key Learning Outcomes:
Module 1 - Stroke Fundamentals & Recovery
■ Stroke Fundamentals – what a stroke is, what causes it and the range of effects
■ Recovery and Reablement
■ Swallowing Post Stroke
■ Supporting Communication post stroke
■ The Psychological Impact of Stroke on the person, family and friends

Module 2 - Supporting Life After Stroke
■ Stroke Care Pathway
■ Sensory Impairment
■ Physical Needs and Effects Of Stroke On Daily Living
■ Family Relationships
■ Cognitive Effects

Module 3 - Stroke Prevention & Holistic Management
■ Stroke Prevention
■ Stroke and End of Life Care
■ Advocacy Skills
■ Holistic Assessment
■ Goal Setting

Course Provider: Stroke Association