Foundations
Plain-language fundamentals for understanding stroke, urgent recognition, and early care.
5 modules · 1 tools · 1 courses
Modules and tools
Recognizing stroke and acting fast (FAST and beyond)
FAST + beyond-FAST stroke recognition module with last-known-well drills, emergency call scripts, and quick practice game.
First hours and days after stroke (hospital: tests + what to expect)
Survivor/caregiver guide to the first hospital days after stroke: common tests, swallow screening, and discharge must-have checklist.
Emergency action card (printable) — FAST + last known well
Printable 1-page card: FAST signs, call emergency services, record last known well, what to tell EMS.
Stroke effects explained (body + brain)
Plain-language map of common post-stroke effects (movement, speech, swallowing, vision, cognition, mood) and which specialist helps.
TIA (mini-stroke): why it’s urgent + what to do
Plain-language TIA (mini-stroke) urgency module: what it is, why symptoms stopping is not safe, what to do immediately, mini-quiz, and urgency-sorting game.
What is a stroke? (brain basics + types)
Plain-language definition of stroke with ischemic vs hemorrhagic types, why time matters, teach-back, and a type-sorting game.