Stroke foundations (Intro)
A beginner-friendly sequence covering what stroke is, how to recognize an emergency, what happens in the hospital, and what recovery often looks like. Designed to be understandable without medical background.
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice. If you think someone is having a stroke, call emergency services immediately.
Get help now
If symptoms are sudden (face droop, arm weakness, speech trouble, severe headache, vision loss, new severe dizziness/imbalance), call emergency services right away. Do not drive yourself unless instructed by local emergency guidance.
Key takeaways
- Recognize stroke as a medical emergency and know what to do
- Describe what stroke is at a high level (ischemic vs hemorrhagic)
- Explain what to expect in the first hours/days of care
- Identify the first recovery steps and how to participate safely
Lessons in this course
Orientation: How Stroke.Learn works
Orientation module explaining how to use Stroke.Learn safely: navigation, audience modes, accessibility options, and emergency-first guidance.
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.
Care transitions: discharge-to-home setup (caregiver + survivor)
Checklist for the first 72 hours home: meds, follow-ups, home safety, swallow plan, rehab plan, emergency plan.
Lesson sequence
- 1. Orientation: what stroke is (plain language)
- 2. BE-FAST/FAST and emergency action plan
- 3. First days in hospital (what tests and teams do)
- 4. Early recovery and rehab basics (what PT/OT/SLP do)
- 5. Discharge basics and follow-up
Capstone
- Short knowledge check quiz
- Create a personal action plan (contacts, meds list, questions)
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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