Stroke Simulation Intranet
Stroke Simulation One Day Course
Welcome to the Course Information for the Stroke Simulation Course run by North Bristol Trust
Funded by West of England ISDN
Audience
The Stroke Simulation course at North Bristol Trust is aimed at healthcare workers who are involved in the assessment and management of acute stroke patients in hospitals around the South West of England, including:
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Stroke registrars, specialty doctors and senior clinical fellows
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Medical registrars involved with acute stroke calls and thrombolysis decisions
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Advanced Clinical Practitioners
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Advanced Nurse Practitioners
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Clinical Nurse Specialists
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Stroke Physician Associates
Course Content
The Stroke Simulation Course features six acute stroke scenarios in small group sessions where each attendee will be able to lead a stroke call as well as be part of the team. Each course covers:
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Thrombolysis - including complex situations and managing complications
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Thrombectomy - including the identification of thrombectomy candidates, inclusion and exclusion criteria and how to make a referral to the thrombectomy centre
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Management of acute intracranial haemorrhage
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Effective leadership, team working and human factors
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Full debriefing after each scenario with structured feedback and case discussion
Team and Venue
The Stroke Simulation Course is run by experienced clinicians who work at Southmead Hospital, a comprehensive stroke centre in Bristol that delivers 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy. Held in the Simulation Space at the Learning and Research Centre, each scenario offers high-fidelity simulation with use of cutting-edge technology, including bespoke simulated intranet and use of real CT scans to increase the authenticity.
Course Dates​
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2025
May 22nd
September 8th
Fees
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This course is free for those working in stroke in the South West of England (limited availability)
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Refreshments and lunch included.
Venue
Location
Simulation Space
Learning and Research Centre
Southmead Hospital
Bristol BS10 5FN