Stroke Care (Practice Development) University Certificate

* Subject to validation Why study with us?

This level 4 certificate in Stroke Care has been designed to meet the needs of employees within NHS, Social Care and other settings, who are working with people following a stroke. The programme has been updated in response to feedback from students, mentors and employers. It is aimed at those working in posts such as health care assistants, rehabilitation assistants, assistant practitioners and therapy support staff within the field of Stroke Care. Employer support is essential for students to be accepted onto the programme.

Modules are available for study on a stand-alone basis.

What can this course lead to? This programme has been mapped against the Stroke Specific Education Framework, NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (DH2004) and QAA Higher Education standards. Students can therefore be sure that successful completion of the programme will enable them to evidence their continuing professional development in the core elements of stroke care. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credits

Selection criteria Applicants should have NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Full consideration will be given to applicants who do not have the above formal qualifications but who have significant relevant work experience within Stroke Care. All applicants should be employed in settings where they will have access to stroke patients; this could include NHS, private and voluntary providers. Applicants should have access to a suitably qualified workplace mentor. Modules

All modules are core and must be passed for the award of University Certificate Practice Development: Stroke Care:

HLLG4013 Acute Stroke Care and Support (20 credits at level 4)

HLLG4014 Fundamentals of Rehabilitation for People with Neurological Conditions (20 credits at level 4)

HLLG4015 Long Term Conditions for People with Neurological Conditions (20 credits at level 4)

Course summary There are three core modules at level 4; each module focuses on an aspect of stroke care and can also be taken as a stand-alone module. In module HLLG4013 you will study the effects of stroke upon the person and aspects of acute stroke assessment and care. In module HLLG4014 you will learn about the rehabilitation process and develop rehabilitation skills that you can apply to practice. Module HLLG4015 focuses on how the longer term needs of people with stroke can be met.