EMS Stroke Assessments-Webinar-WBT
This session covers the difficulties differentiating between an ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke. Liz will cover some of the tricks of comprehensive patient assessments and initiating the appropriate prehospital treatment.
Target Audience
EMS/Nursing Providers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion the student will be able to:
- Differentiate between ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke
- Define stroke and describe stroke symptoms
- Identify key elements of pre-hospital stroke care
- Differentiate stroke recognition screening versus stroke severity tools
- Describe all elements of the primary and secondary stroke assessment
Toni Schoenleber
Program Coordinator, Neurosciences-Stroke
St. Anthony Hospital, Centura Health
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 1.00 Cardio
- 1.00 NCCP-Cardio: Stroke
- 1.00 Nursing