Stroke Neuroanatomy and Mimics

This class will cover the neurology and anatomy of the brain and stroke. It will also cover stroke mimics in the form of the board game Clue.

Target Audience

EMS Providers

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke using standardized assessment tools (BEFAST, Cincinnatti, VAN, etc)

2. Differentiate between stroke types (ischemic vs. hemorrhagic) and stroke mimics through clinical presentation and patient history

3. Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of symptom onset, assessment findings, and transport decisions to support rapid treatment

4. Implement best practices for time-sensitive prehospital care

5. Understand the importance of prehospital stroke alerts and how to coordinate effectively with stroke teams

6. Evaluate case-based scenarios

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Medical
Course opens: 
06/19/2025
Course expires: 
06/19/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Conifer Fire Protection District/Intercanyon Station 3
8445 South US 285
Morrison, CO
United States

Kristen Zuelke, MSN, RN, PCCN, SCRN., Littleton Advent Health Stroke Coordinator

Lee Meyer, A.S., CCEMTP. EMS Coordinator Littleton

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Medical

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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