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Stroke PreHospital-Based Online (STROKEPRE)

 

“Heroes aren’t born; they are trained by CoMT instructors”

 

 ** Please note that your license will be emailed to you within 48hrs (Mon-Fri)

Cost:  $25.00                          Skills Test Required: No

Approx Hours: 2 hours        

Card or Certificate Awarded:  Certificate of Completion

 

College of Medical Training offers the highest quality instruction in the area.  As one of the largest Training Centers in the nation, we take pride in our commitment to offer our students the best training available in the area.  We want to give you the best opportunity to save a life.

 

Course Description:  Stroke is the nation’s third-largest cause of death. An effective, time-dependent treatment for acute stroke necessitates the education of all healthcare providers, as well as the general public, about prompt treatment for stroke.

The Stroke Prehospital Care Online course is part of the American Heart Association’s eLearning program and is ideal for out-of-hospital medical professionals and emergency medical services personnel in acute medical practice.

 

Features

• Four interactive cases via audio files

• Each case includes stroke-related patient encounters

• Prompts participants to make management decisions

• Online test and evaluation

• No skills test required

Benefits

• Self-paced learning, accessible anytime

• Improves decision making for stroke victims

• Strengthens use of EMS triage and transport protocols

• Increases quality of pre-hospital treatment

• Improves timely and effective hospital care

• Effective interactive cases with instant feedback

• Convenient alternative to traditional classroom training

• Content based on the latest science

• Access to course for 12 months, allowing for student refresher option

 

Course Covers:

• Pathophysiology

• Risk factors

• Differential diagnosis

• Recognition

• Assessment

• Management

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Updated December 16, 2010

Q: What is Stroke Prehospital Care Online?
A: Stroke Prehospital Care Online is a self-paced, interactive eLearning course designed to increase prehospital care providers' knowledge about the two types of stroke and demonstrate potential stroke-related complaints. This course teaches the pathophysiology and risk factors of stroke, as well as recognition, assessment, and management of potential stroke.

Q: Who is the intended audience?
A: Stroke Prehospital Care Online ideal for out-of-hospital medical professionals and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in acute medical practice, but appropriate for any healthcare provider who wants to improve their knowledge of stroke treatment.

Q: What is the course format?
A: Through four interactive cases, course participants are presented with patients who have stroke-related complaints and are prompted to make prehospital management decisions. These cases must be successfully completed before a student is allowed to access the online test.
Q: What is the difference between this course and the other stroke eLearning courses available on OnlineAHA.org?
A: Stroke Prehospital Care Online differs from Stroke Hospital-based Care Online and Acute Stroke Online in the intended target audience. Stroke Hospital-Based Care Online and Acute Stroke Online are designed for in-hospital healthcare providers, while Stroke Prehospital Care Online is designed for EMS and other prehospital professionals.

Q: What are the unique features and benefits of Stroke Prehospital Care Online?

A: Below are some of the key features and benefits of this course:

Features

· Four interactive cases that include stroke-related patient encounters

· Interactive prompts for participants to make management decisions

· Online exam and evaluation

· No skills test required

· Certificate of completion provided

Benefits

· Self-paced learning, accessible anytime 24/7

· Improves decision-making

· Strengthens use of EMS triage and transport protocols

· Increases quality of stroke treatment

· Improves timely and effective hospital care

· Convenient alternative to classroom training

· Access to course for 12 months from time of key activation for student refresher options 2

Q: Does this course offer a certification or credential?
A: No. Completion of this course does not result in an AHA course completion card. However, a certificate of completion is available for the student to print at the end of the course.

Q: Is a skills session required?

A: No.

Q: Is there a score that must be achieved by students in order to successfully pass this course?

A: Yes. Within each of the four cases presented, students must score at least 80 percent.

Q: How long does this course take to complete?

A: Students generally require 1 to 2 hours to complete the course.

Q: Are there continuing education credits available for this course?

A: No. Continuing education (CE/CME) credits are not available for this course.

Q: Are there special computer requirements to take this course?
A: Students must have sound capability to complete the Stroke Prehospital Care Online Course. A student’s computer must be set up with a built-in or separate sound card along with either speakers or a headset. The stroke course consists of four modules that use audio heavily. Other browser requirements are located in the Browser Check section.

Q: Can a student log in and out of the course?
A: Yes. Students can log in and out as many times as they choose. To log out, just click the "Click here to log out" link located at the top of the page after login. When the student is ready to continue training, he/she can return to OnlineAHA.org and log in with his/her registered email and password.

Q: Can course material be accessed after the online portion is completed?
A: Students have 12 months from the day of activation to refer to the course material for review and knowledge updates.

Q: Who should be contacted if there are problems with the online course?
A: Customers should contact technical support at OnlineAHA.org by phone at 1-888-AHA-8883 or e-mail at help@onlineaha.org. Telephone support hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., Eastern Time.

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