** This training is for West Lothian Council employees only - please booking using WLC email addresses. **
This training is aimed at;
Social care staff working in the community setting or Nursing Homes. Staff who are new to stroke or working with stroke clients. Staff who are keen to improve their knowledge and awareness of stroke and/or have limited access to other stroke specific training.
The Stroke Awareness Training is ran by the NHS and will take place in Longstone Resource Centre in Edinbrugh. The training will cover the following;
What is a Stroke?
An exploration of what happens when someone suffers a stroke, looking at causes, diagnosis and symptoms
Common problems following stroke
Health promotion
Communication Problems and How to Help
Swallowing and Stroke
Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction - your role in assessment, treatment and management.
Physical Management and How to Help
Impact of stroke on physical ability
How handling and positioning can affect physical ability
Activities of Daily Living and Stroke
Impact of stroke on ADL and the practical issues
