ADVANCED STROKE LIFE SUPPORT

HOSPITAL / PREHOSPITAL COURSE

The provider manual for this version contains content for both hospital and prehospital personnel. The “Major Learning Goals for All Health Personnel” pertain to this version of the course and, for hospital personnel, the specific learning goals listed below pertain as well.

LEARNING GOALS: HOSPITAL PERSONNEL

• Describe the logistics of an acute stroke team
• Know how and when to administer t-PA to acute ischemic stroke patients
• Describe the six aspects of acute stroke care for hospitalized patients

CURRICULUM

• The Hospital Provider course includes detailed discussion of acute stroke patient management in the emergency department and "stroke unit"
• Sample Agenda—Hospital Course