Stroke Course, Northern Sydney Central Coast - NSW Health
Thursday 30 September and Thursday 7 October 2010, 8.30am - 4.30pm

This two-day series has been designed to equip nursing and allied health staff with the necessary critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to provide optimal care for patients affected by stroke. From the acute presentation, through early rehabilitation and into the community and including post stroke needs, this series aims to meet the current needs of those health professionals directly responsible for providing specific skills/care for stroke patients.

Course Contents Includes:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Pathophysiology of stroke
• Diagnosis
• Medical management and treatment of stroke
• Care in the hospital environment
• Monitoring for Arrhythmia
• Thrombolysis
• Rehabilitation
• Allied Health Roles
• Research and Ethics
• Stroke from the Individual and Carers Perspective

Target: All Nurses and Allied Health providing care for patients who have been affected by Stroke - from the acute setting through to rehabilitation.

Location: Mental Health Group Room (Tutorial Rooms A&B), Wyong Hospital

Cost:
NSCCH Employees - Nil
External Applicants - $100 (Including GST) - Cheques made payable to Acute Stroke Unit Wyong Hospital" and brought to the course on the first day along with your acceptance letter

To view an application form for this course click here.

Course enquiries (quoting the course code CSK1717):
Stroke Care Coordinator: Justin Watkins  02 4394 8067 or 02 4394 8000, pager 19343
Stroke CNC: Jenny Burrows 02 4320 3930 or 02 4320 2111, pager 18740