Stroke: An Overview for the Healthcare Professional

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Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, readers will be able to:

1. Define the two major types of stroke that affect the majority of stroke patients
2. List the major risk factors that contribute to the incidence of stroke
3. Recognize the early warning signs of an imminent cerebrovascular event
4. Identify the expeditious steps to stroke intervention
5. Name common ways of preventing a primary and secondary stroke
6. Name some of the most effective rehabilitation therapies in use

SmartCE Company has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Arkansas State of Nursing & Arkansas Department of Health. This Certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years from the date of course completion. Do not send it to the Board of Nursing.

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