Stroke Hospital-based Care Online

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Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Each year, approximately 780,000 people experience a stroke, and about 600,000 of these are first attacks. To help healthcare professionals work quickly to identify and manage stroke, the American Heart Association designed Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online for in-hospital healthcare professionals.  This course provides high level information and training on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and the complications of stroke.

This  interactive, self-directed, eLearning course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with high level information and training on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of stroke, as well as on the complications of stroke and stroke mimics. This course features four case-based scenarios in which you virtually diagnose and treat patients, and receive immediate feedback based on your actions.

Features and Benefits

Features of Stroke Hospital-based Care Online

  • Interactive cases present you with the ability to work with a team of online medical specialists to efficiently and effectively diagnose and treat stroke patients
  • You use online tools to make critical decisions about patient care
  • You receive instant feedback and a debriefing based on the decisions you make
  • The course addresses various types of stroke including hemorrhagic, ischemic, ischemic tPA-eligible, and stroke mimics
  • There is no in person skills test

Course Benefits

  • The course is accessible at any time, 24/7
  • You need not find, register for, and attend a scheduled classroom training session
  • The modules are designed to teach you according to your style and pace, and reinforce what you learn as you go
  • As with all American Heart Association courses, the information is based on the latest AHA science
  • You have online access to the course materials for 12 months from the date of enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to take the course in one sitting?

No. You may log in and out as many times as you choose. You must complete a checkpoint before logging out to ensure your work up to that point is saved. When you resume the course it will then show exactly where you were before logging out. When you are ready to continue training, simply return to www.HealthEdSolutions.com and login to My HES with your registered e-mail and password.

Can course material be accessed after the online portion is completed?

Yes, you have 12 months from the day of enrollment to refer to the course material for review and knowledge updates via your “My Courses” tab on the Health Education Solutions website.

How do I get a receipt for my purchase?

You can print a receipt for your order on the My Courses page. The ”My Courses” link is located on the top of each page within www.healthedsolutions.com.

What is your refund policy for this course?

All AHA courses are non-refundable.

Does the program require special computer or support software?

Most Web browsers will have no problem using our site. The videos require the free QuickTime or Flash plug-in.

Whom should I contact if I have problems with the online course?

Please contact Health Education Solutions by phone at 866.511.4637 or e-mail at info@healthedsolutions.com. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. Weekend and after-hours requests will be addressed the following business day.

Is a skills session and/or test required?

No.

What is Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online?

Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online is an interactive, self-directed, eLearning course designed to provide healthcare professionals with high level information and training on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of stroke, as well as on the complications of stroke and stroke mimics. This course features four case-based scenarios that allow students to virtually diagnose and treat patients, and receive immediate feedback based on their actions.

Who is the target audience for this course?

This course is intended for in-hospital healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who want to enhance their stroke knowledge and/or receive continuing education credits.

What is the difference between this course and the other stroke eLearning courses available on HealthEdSolutions.com?

The difference between Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online and Acute Stroke Online is in the content delivery and overall course objectives. Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online uses case-based patient scenarios, while Acute Stroke Online uses an information-based approach with static materials. Both courses differ from Stroke Prehospital Care Online in the intended target audience. Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online and Acute Stroke Online are designed for in-hospital healthcare providers, while Stroke Prehospital Care Online is designed for EMS and other prehospital professionals.

Does this course offer a certification or credential?

No. Completion of this course does not result in an AHA course completion card. However, you may print a certificate of completion and apply for continuing education credits at the end of the course.

What are the unique features and benefits of Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online?

Features:

  • Includes four interactive cases
  • Accessible online 24/7
  • Certificate of completion provided
  • No skills session required

 

Benefits:

  • Interactive cases give you the opportunity to work with a team of online medical specialists to diagnose and treat stroke patients efficiently and effectively
  • You may use online tools to make critical decisions about patient care
  • You receive instant feedback and a debriefing based on the decisions you make
  • You will get experience with various types of stroke including hemorrhagic, ischemic, ischemic tPA-eligible, and stroke mimics

How long does this course take to complete?

This course will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Is there a passing score I must receive?

Yes. You must score at least 80 percent on each of the four cases presented.

Are there continuing education credits available for this course?

Yes, you may apply for any of the following upon completion of the course:

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation - Physicians
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education - maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Continuing Medical Education Accreditation – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Continuing Education Accreditation - Nurses
This program (09-NC-240) has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 2.00 Contact Hours, Category A, file number 00014666.

Continuing Education Accreditation – Pharmacists
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Credit: 2.25 Contact Hours or 0.225 CEUs. Universal Program Number: 256-000-09-616-H01-P.

Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 2.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 09-AMHA-F3-0065.