In order to provide an appreciation for the unique and pivotal role of telestroke in the wider world of telehealth, this course explores the practical tenets of stroke telemedicine.
Course Highlights:
- The background and importance of various telestroke models and modalities.
- An overview of the traditional and emerging technologies and skills for using them effectively in delivering patient care.
- Awareness of the underlying evidence base for telehealth in stroke care, as well as financial and regulatory considerations.
- Best practices to ensure quality of care and mitigate the impact of program or technology limitations.
- Awareness of the relevant guidelines and statements on the practice of telestroke and program considerations and effective evaluation.
- An overview of telestroke in the subacute or chronic care setting, including stroke telerehabilitation and preventive telestroke services in the ambulatory setting.
This course is licensed from TelehealthVillage @ the University of Virginia.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Administrators, Allied Healthcare Professionals, EMS Providers, Licensed Independent Providers, Nurses, Patients and Families, Physicians, Policymakers, Researchers, Students, Technologists
Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to the UVA: Telehealth for Healthcare Settings series, which is available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $49.17
