The Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs) Project was commissioned by the Scottish Government to produce an e-learning resource which would enhance the educational opportunities for health and social care staff working with people affected by stroke.

The website aims to provide an interactive way of learning and uses quizzes, animations, video clips and case scenarios. There are assessments which the learner may opt to undertake and which, if passed, gives a certificate of completion.

The project is being led by Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Edinburgh and is supported by a national steering group of expert stroke clinicians.

In Scotland the STARs website provides a valuable additional resource to a comprehensive range of stroke education and training opportunities. Further information on these can be found below.

There are 2 levels to the STARs website:

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STARs Stroke Core Competencies

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This learning resource is based on the Stroke Core Competencies which were published by NES in 2005. It focuses on a wide range of core knowledge and skills required by all staff when delivering stroke care.

Target audience:
In Scotland all staff working with people affected by stroke should undertake training in the NES Stroke Core Competencies and be able to provide evidence of this training.

http://www.StrokeCoreCompetencies.org/
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STARs Stroke Advancing Modules

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There are 5 Advancing Modules which provide a more specialised learning resource aimed primarily at registered staff working in acute stroke services. These modules will also offer significant value to those working in rehabilitation and community services too. Additional modules will be added at intervals.

The target audience may include staff who:

  • have completed their Stroke Core Competencies training
  • wish to extend their stroke knowledge and skills
  • wish to refresh their existing stroke knowledge and skills
  • are responsible for providing training within their area

http://www.StrokeAdvancingModules.org/

Other Education and Training Activities in Scotland:

  • NHS Ayrshire and Arran
  • NHS Highland

Further and Higher Education Stroke Courses in Scotland:

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