- Develop the ability to recognize the early signs and symptoms of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) to facilitate prompt intervention.
- Practice the appropriate emergency response actions required when encountering a potential stroke case, including activating the stroke team and initiating a rapid assessment.
- Enhance neurological assessment skills to quickly and accurately evaluate a patients neurological status, including the use of validated stroke scales.
- Experience the time-sensitive decision-making process involved in determining eligibility for time-sensitive treatments such as intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular therapy.
- Learn the proper procedures and considerations for administering intravenous thrombolytic therapy, understanding the risks and benefits associated with this time-sensitive intervention.