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Seizures and Strokes
Section 1: Understanding Seizures
1.1 Types of Seizures: Overview of different seizure types, including focal, generalized, and absence seizures, and their specific signs and symptoms.
1.2 Causes and Triggers: Discussion on common triggers and underlying conditions that can lead to seizures.
1.3 Activity: Interactive presentation with video examples of different types of seizures.
Section 2: Understanding Strokes
2.1 Types of Strokes: Explanation of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
2.2 Risk Factors: Identifying risk factors and prevention strategies for strokes.
2.3 Activity: Role-playing to practice identifying stroke symptoms using the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) method.
Section 3: Emergency Response to Seizures and Strokes
3.1 Initial Actions: Guidelines on the immediate steps to take when a seizure or stroke occurs, including positioning, ensuring safety, and when to call for emergency help.
3.2 Monitoring and Support: Techniques for monitoring vital signs and providing emotional support to the patient and family.
3.3 Activity: Simulation exercises in small groups to practice emergency response strategies.
Section 4: Post-Episode Care and Management
4.1 Recovery and Observation: Best practices for observing and caring for patients post-seizure or post-stroke, including potential complications.
4.2 Rehabilitation and Referrals: Overview of rehabilitation needs and when to refer patients to specialized care.
4.3 Activity: Developing care plans based on patient scenarios that include both short-term and long-term management strategies.
Section 5: Documentation and Communication
5.1 Effective Reporting: How to document and report seizures and strokes accurately and effectively.
5.2 Collaboration with Healthcare Teams: Skills for communicating with the broader healthcare team, including handing over and receiving information.
5.3 Activity: Workshop on writing and presenting case reports using sample patient data.
Section 6: Assessment and Certification
6.1 Knowledge Assessment: A series of multiple-choice and short-answer questions to test your understanding of seizures and strokes, their management, and emergency response.
6.2 Practical Assessment: Participants demonstrate their ability to respond to a simulated seizure or stroke incident, including initial care and communication.
3.3 Activity: Simulation exercises in small groups to practice emergency response strategies.
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