Course Details
- Course Code: UKVC19STA
- Location: Online
- Duration: 0.75 hours
- Cost: £49.00
- Qualification: All modern browsers and devices
Further Details
- Course Access: 12 months
- Exams Included: Yes
- Compatibility: All major devices and browsers
Approved Course:
Stroke Awareness Certificate
Stroke is a deadly disease.
It is the third leading cause of death in women and ranked fifth as a major cause of death in men. Every year, more than 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke and about 5.8 million people die due to an attack or resulting complications.
Anyone can be at a risk of this killer disease, making it important to create stroke awareness. This course has been designed to help create stroke awareness. We first define stroke and explain how it occurs.
Next, we discuss various types of stroke and the causes of each type.
Stroke risk factors, complications, or effects of an attack and ways of prevention have also been covered in the course.
We also state the various benefits of stroke awareness.
Whether you have suffered a stroke attack before, seen someone have an attack or have no idea what it is all about, you will find this course helpful.
It is written in simple language so you can easily understand the concepts under discussion.
You Will Learn
- What stroke is and how it occurs
- Types of stroke and how they occur
- Causes of the different types of stroke
- Risk factors to developing stroke
- Stroke complications and prevention
- The essence of stroke awareness
Benefits of Taking the Course
Taking this course will help you learn:
- Everything you need to know about stroke – its causes, signs and complications, risk factors and prevention
- The essence of developing healthy eating habits
- The need to live an active lifestyle
- The need to reduce the risk of developing stroke
- How to prevent stroke
- How to prevent heart attack
- About stroke to save lives
- How to tell if you are having an attack or are at risk of stroke
- How to tell if someone around you is having an attack or is at risk of stroke
Course Modules/Lessons
Example Certificate
FAQ's
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Who can take the Stroke Awareness Certificate course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 1 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. -
Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move! -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 1 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 1 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if I fail the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. -
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more). -
How can I pay?
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal. -
How long after payment can I begin the course?
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details. -
How long does it take to complete the Stroke Awareness Certificate course?
We estimate that the course will take about 0.75 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test. -
How long is my certificate valid for?
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.