Updates in Stroke for EMS Providers
Education is key to better patient care. That’s why we offer complimentary courses to help first responders learn how to identify stroke and improve patients’ survival with fewer complications.
Complimentary learning events for EMS providers.
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About These Courses
Updates in Stroke for EMS Providers courses are designed to educate attendees on pre-hospitalization and identification of stroke. Each event offers information to help you enhance your knowledge of stroke.
Topics we will cover in this series:
- How to identify stroke and differentiate stroke symptoms from other conditions
- How to diagnose acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in the field
- How to determine when a patient needs treatment from a Comprehensive Stroke Center to save their life or minimize complications
- The latest treatments in the management of patients with stroke
- Current research aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with stroke
Audience
These courses are intended for:
- Paramedics
- Emergency medical technicians
- Call-takers, dispatchers and emergency medical dispatchers
- Emergency communications registered nurses
- Pre-hospital registered nurses
- Essential community providers (residents and attending physicians)
However, all healthcare professionals are welcome to attend.
Event Agenda
- Updates on Subdural Hematoma Trials:Matthew B. Potts, MD
- AHA Guideline Updates and ZODIAC (Zero Degree Head Positioning in Hyperacute Large Artery Ischemic Stroke) Trial: Kristin L. Miller, MD
- MINUTE (Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopic Ultra-Early Targeted ICH Evacuation) Trial: Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD
Earn two hours IDPH-approved EMS continuing education credits per course
Northwestern Medicine offers world-class care in your neighborhood, including nationally and locally ranked hospitals.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Virtual Event Instructions
When filling out the form, include your full name and email address. We will send your continuing education credits via email immediately after the event.
On the day of the event, you will get an email with a link to join the session. You will be asked to provide your first and last name so we can confirm your attendance.
If you attend this event, you will earn two continuing education credits and receive your continuing education certificate via email. If you view the course in a group setting or do not receive your certificate of attendance, please email Patti Lindeman to claim your certificate.
There is no cost to attend this event.