Stroke Recognition and Decision Making

Course overview

Stroke patients face life-threatening emergencies where every minute of delay can result in permanent brain damage and lifelong disability. EMS providers are often the first medical professionals to evaluate potential stroke patients, making their assessment and transport decisions critical to patient outcomes. This interactive online course will teach experienced EMS personnel how to recognize atypical stroke presentations, distinguish strokes from common mimics, and make complex transport decisions in modern stroke care systems. Additionally, you will learn to apply advanced stroke assessment tools, navigate evolving technologies like mobile stroke units, and optimize time-critical treatment decisions through real-world case scenarios.