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A Level 3 short course on recognising stroke symptoms, supporting recovery, and promoting prevention for individuals at risk of or affected by stroke.
Our Stroke Awareness Course is a Level 3 short course designed for care workers and support staff who support individuals affected by stroke. The course covers the different types of stroke, recognising symptoms using the FAST tool, the immediate emergency response, and the recovery and rehabilitation journey. Staff will learn how to support individuals with communication, mobility, and swallowing difficulties after a stroke, and how to promote secondary prevention through lifestyle and health management. Grounded in the social model of care, the training emphasises person-centred rehabilitation that respects the individual's goals, preferences, and right to participate fully in their recovery.
Key topics and learning outcomes for this course.
What a stroke is, the main types (ischaemic, haemorrhagic, transient ischaemic attack), and how the brain is affected.
Using the FAST tool (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) to identify stroke symptoms and respond quickly in an emergency.
Emergency first aid for suspected stroke, positioning, and the critical importance of time-sensitive treatment.
Supporting individuals through rehabilitation, including communication aids, mobility assistance, and swallowing safety.
Recognising post-stroke depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, and providing compassionate person-centred support.
Secondary prevention through diet, exercise, medication adherence, and managing risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.
Everything you need to know about the training.
| Duration | One day (6 hours) |
| Delivery Method | Face to face at our Cheadle Training Centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom |
| Assessment | Ongoing assessment throughout the session; no formal exam |
| Certification | Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body |
| Refresher | Refresher recommended every 2 to 3 years |
| Price | From £75 per person (group discounts available for 5 or more learners) |
| Synergy Member Price | From £68 per person |
| Booking | Book This Course |
Choose the delivery method that works best for your team.
Attend our training centre in Cheadle, Staffordshire. All training materials provided. Ideal for individual learners and small groups.
We deliver the full course at your workplace, tailored to your care setting. We bring all required materials. Ideal for groups of 5 or more.
Live trainer-led sessions via Zoom for theory-based learning. Flexible for shift workers and remote teams. Practical assessment arranged separately where required.
Book your place on an upcoming session. Spaces are limited.
Don't see a suitable date? Contact us to arrange on-site training at your premises.
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