Acute stroke → discharge (Clinician)
Clinician-facing sequence that connects prehospital recognition, ED imaging, reperfusion concepts, key inpatient bundles (dysphagia, neuro checks, complications), and discharge education with teach-back.
Educational only
Educational only — follow local protocols, order sets, and specialist guidance for thresholds/dosing.
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Treat acute neurologic decline as an emergency: escalate immediately per unit protocol and activate stroke/neurocritical pathways.
Key takeaways
- Use a structured framework for acute stroke workflow and handoffs
- Explain the conceptual role of CT/CTA/perfusion and reperfusion pathways
- Apply inpatient prevention bundles (swallow safety, falls, complications)
- Deliver discharge education using teach-back and documentation-ready checklists
Lessons in this course
Persona: EMS/Paramedics — prehospital stroke protocol essentials (recognition + routing)
EMS-focused learning module: stroke recognition, BE-FAST/FAST, last known well, glucose check, destination/routing concepts, and handoff essentials.
Study module: stroke imaging basics (CT/CTA/CTP/MRI) — what each answers
Study module explaining what each imaging modality is used for in acute stroke pathways: noncontrast CT, CTA, perfusion imaging, MRI (DWI/FLAIR) at a conceptual level.
Study module: NIHSS basics + interpretation for triage (concepts)
Conceptual NIHSS study module: what it measures, how severity relates to outcomes/LVO probability, common pitfalls, and how to communicate scores in handoffs (not a certification course).
Study module: neurointerventional stroke basics (EVT workflow + complications) — concepts
Study module for EVT: patient selection themes (LVO + time/imaging), key workflow milestones, peri-procedure nursing priorities, and complication monitoring (conceptual).
Clinician: stroke education counseling (teach-back + accessibility)
Clinician counseling framework for stroke education: teach-back, health literacy, accessibility for aphasia/cognitive fatigue, and consistent prevention messaging with scripts.
Lesson sequence
- 1. EMS/prehospital essentials (handoff, LKW, glucose)
- 2. Imaging basics (CT/CTA/CTP/MRI — what each answers)
- 3. NIHSS basics + monitoring change
- 4. EVT workflow concepts + post-procedure monitoring themes
- 5. Inpatient complications prevention bundles
- 6. Nursing neuro assessment + escalation playbook
- 7. Dysphagia screening + oral care bundle
- 8. Discharge education checklist + teach-back
Capstone
- Run a mock handoff using a template
- Complete a discharge education checklist on a sample case
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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