Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
1 Contact Hour including 1 Advanced Pharmacology Hour
Author:
Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 14859. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.1CEUs Intermediate, Categories: OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1332362; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
This course discusses the comprehensive management of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), focusing on the critical importance of time-sensitive interventions. It covers the various types of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), their underlying causes, and key risk factors. The course places significant emphasis on the rapid recognition of stroke symptoms using standardized tools, such as the FAST acronym and the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. It details the process of acute diagnosis through imaging and outlines acute treatment strategies such as thrombolytic therapy (tPA) and mechanical thrombectomy. Essential medical and nursing management in the acute phase, post-stroke care, complication prevention, and the vital role of interdisciplinary rehabilitation are also addressed. The course includes real-world case studies and promotes interprofessional collaboration to enhance the ability of healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and timely care to CVA patients, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Outcomes:
≥ 92% of participants will know how to implement treatment protocols for individuals experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), thereby minimizing brain damage and improving neurological outcomes.
Objectives:
After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- Define a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and its main types.
- Identify key modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and prevention strategies based on evidence-based practice.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke in various settings using standardized assessment tools.
- Explain the critical and time-sensitive role of healthcare professionals in the care of a stroke patient.
- Apply knowledge of diagnostic imaging and acute treatment protocols.
- Summarize the essential components of post-stroke care.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.