Enhance your knowledge and improve patient outcomes in acute stroke care.
The Certificate in Stroke Management is designed for primary care physicians, registered nurses and other eligible clinicians involved in caring for patients who have experienced a stroke. The programme develops the knowledge and skills needed to support stroke prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term care.
The programme combines structured academic learning with clinically relevant content developed and delivered by professionals with expertise in stroke management.
The programme uses a structured blended-learning format. Participants are also encouraged to undertake clinical sessions with a local stroke specialist, which may be recorded in a Clinical Skills Booklet. Approximately half a day to one day of study per week is recommended. Participants must have reliable internet access to use the programme’s online learning environment.
Participants work through online reading topics, complete online multiple-choice assessments and timed mini-examinations, and attend teaching workshops. Assessment includes continuous online assessment and a final summative examination covering the full syllabus. A minimum mark of 50% is required for each MCQ assessment, and the final examination must also be passed for the certificate to be awarded.
Clinical experienceAll participants must be in active clinical practice. Previous experience in stroke care, care of older people, geriatric medicine or work in a stroke unit is beneficial but not essential.
English-language requirementsApplicants whose previous education was not delivered in English may be required to provide evidence of English-language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL.
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Course fee | £450.00 |
| Examination fee | £120.00 |
| Re-sit fee | £120.00 |
| Duplicate diploma | £60.00 |
| Fee type | More than 2 months before commencement | Less than 2 months before commencement | After commencement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination Fee | 100% refund | 100% refund | Non Refundable |
| Course Fee | 100% refund | 85% refund | Non Refundable |
The UK Forum for Stroke Training quality mark was hosted by the Stroke Association.The programme is accredited by the UK Forum for Stroke Training (QM0052) and is endorsed and approved by the NHS London Cardiac and Stroke Networks.
Successful completion of all required assessments leads to the Certificate in Stroke Management and a transcript of achievement.
| Intake | Start Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | Contact us | 14 weeks after commencement |
Applicants should complete the current Rila application process and provide evidence of their medical or nursing qualification together with the required professional reference and, where applicable, evidence of English-language proficiency.