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Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (603/0819/9)

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Understanding Stroke Care – Unit code: A/615/3828

Unit HSC306

RQF level: 3 

Aim 

Many service users that health and social care workers care for may have had a stroke – or more correctly a cerebrovascular accident. It is important to know the causes and effects of the condition to provide quality care. 

In this unit, learners will examine the types of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and the symptoms displayed, including mobility and speech and swallowing problems. They will also cover the diagnostic tools utilised when identifying the cause of the CVA. 

Learners will look at the role of acute care in maximising a positive outcome and the longer-term treatment supplied by the rehabilitation team. They will examine the measures that could reduce the incidence of CVA, as well as looking at support available for both those following a CVA and their family. This will include aids to communication and the benefit of specialised stroke units in achieving positive outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 

Learning Outcomes. To achieve this unit a learner must be able to:  Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes demonstrates the learner can: 
1.Understand the causes and effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). 

1.1 Explain the different types of CVA. 

1.2 Explain the signs and symptoms of left sided and right sided CVA. 

1.3 Analyse the reasons for different presentations of signs and symptoms with regard to the physiology of brain.

1.4 Discuss the effects of a CVA on individuals. 
2. Examine the risk factors associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and common investigations associated with diagnosis. 

2.1 Discuss the risk factors associated with a CVA and preventative health measures.

2.2 Compare the available investigations associated with diagnosis of CVA.

2.3 Assess the strengths and weakness of these investigations. 
3 Understand the treatment and support available for service users following a CVA and their families. 

3.1 Describe the acute and long-term care post CVA.

3.2 Discuss the roles and interventions of the rehabilitation team. 

3.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of care in a specialised stroke unit in achieving positive outcomes.