Cross-cutting

Shared orientation, emergency guidance, source policy, and learning tools that apply across Stroke Learn.

11 modules · 3 tools · 113 courses

Courses

Course

Advocacy at work — union/employee reps, documentation, and getting support (Advanced)

Advanced course: how to get support when work conversations get hard—using employee reps/unions, preparing documentation, and keeping communication calm and traceable. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

After a fall — head injury rules, what to track, and when to seek care (Advanced)

Advanced course with a post-fall protocol: head injury rules (especially on blood thinners), symptom tracking, and when to seek urgent or emergency care

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
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Anniversary reactions + grief years after stroke — coping plan and support pathways (Advanced)

Advanced course on long-term emotional recovery: anniversaries, grief, identity shifts, coping plan, and when to seek counseling/urgent help

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Anxiety after stroke — panic symptoms, grounding tools, and care pathways (Advanced)

Advanced course on anxiety/panic after stroke: symptom recognition, grounding tools, when symptoms are urgent, and pathways to therapy/med support

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Apathy after stroke — motivation vs depression, routines, and clinician scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course on post-stroke apathy: how it differs from depression, practical routines, caregiver cues, and scripts to request evaluation and support

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Arthritis/chronic pain + stroke — safer pain options, NSAID cautions, and mobility plan (Advanced)

Advanced course for common elderly comorbidity chronic pain/arthritis: safer pain conversations, NSAID cautions (kidney/bleeding/BP), mobility pacing, and red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Aspiration pneumonia after stroke — prevention bundle + when to escalate (Advanced)

Advanced course on aspiration pneumonia risk after stroke: swallow-safe routines, oral care bundle, symptom recognition, and urgent escalation triggers

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Blood pressure monitoring in remote areas — device setup, logs, and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course: set up reliable home BP monitoring when clinics are far—device selection basics, measurement technique, log sharing, and when to escalate

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Blood tests after stroke — cholesterol, A1c, clotting, and what numbers matter (Advanced)

Advanced course: common blood tests in stroke workup and follow-up—lipids, diabetes markers, inflammation, and selected clotting tests—plus how results change prevention plan

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Bubble study for PFO/shunt — what happens in the test and how to read the result (Advanced)

Advanced course: understand bubble study (contrast echo) for shunts like PFO, what a ‘positive’ test means, and what questions to ask about next steps and treatment decisions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Building a rural pharmacy partnership — med reviews, synchronization, and safety (Advanced)

Advanced course: use one pharmacy relationship to reduce errors—med synchronization, annual medication review, and communication scripts for rural settings

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Business travel after stroke — fatigue planning, accessibility, and employer scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course: if travel is part of the job—how to request alternatives, plan fatigue-safe itineraries, and document needs for accessibility

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Career pivot when you can’t do your pre-stroke job — options and scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course: decision framework for changing roles, reducing hours, switching industries, or self-employment—plus scripts for hard conversations

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Carotid ultrasound vs CTA/MRA — understanding stenosis and next steps (Advanced)

Advanced course on neck artery testing: what ‘stenosis %’ means, differences between ultrasound and CTA/MRA, and how results guide surgery/stent discussions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Catheter care after stroke — infection prevention + troubleshooting checklist (Advanced)

Advanced catheter-care course (concept-level): daily checklist, infection warning signs, bag/line positioning, and when to call vs emergency

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Chronic pain/spasticity and motivation — pacing, flare plans, and rehab consistency (Advanced)

Advanced course: how pain and spasticity reduce motivation; build flare plans, pacing rules, and clinician communication so rehab stays consistent

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Cold weather safety after stroke — circulation, falls, and medication considerations (Advanced)

Advanced course on cold-weather safety: circulation and numbness risks, falls prevention on wet/ice, medication-related dizziness, and urgent frostbite/hypothermia signs

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Community support for long-term recovery — peer groups, accountability, and social motivation (Advanced)

Advanced course on using peer support for motivation years after stroke: finding groups, setting accountability, and using social routines to sustain rehab practice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Commute and transportation plan when you can’t drive or fatigue is high (Advanced)

Advanced course: build a safe commute plan (rides, transit, paratransit, telework) and scripts for employers when transportation limits job performance

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Constipation + medication side effects — prevention bundle and safer pain options (Advanced)

Advanced course linking constipation to common meds (opioids, iron, anticholinergics): prevention bundle, safer questions to ask, and escalation red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Constipation after stroke — prevention bundle, meds traps, and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course on constipation after stroke: prevention bundle (hydration, fiber, movement), medication traps, bowel routine, and red flags for escalation

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

COPD + stroke — breathlessness plan, oxygen safety, and rehab pacing (Advanced)

Advanced course for COPD comorbidity: breathlessness safety plan, inhaler routines, oxygen/fire safety, and pacing rehab with dyspnea

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Cravings + appetite changes after stroke — routines, meds, and safety checks (Advanced)

Advanced course on appetite changes: routine eating, medication side effects, depression screening prompts, and red flags (dehydration, weight loss)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Crushing pills and mixing meds — swallow safety + what not to crush (Advanced)

Advanced course on medication administration when swallowing is difficult: what to ask the pharmacist, what not to crush, safe mixing, and aspiration prevention

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Dehydration after stroke — symptom clues, safe hydration, and when to escalate (Advanced)

Advanced course on dehydration after stroke: symptom clues, safe hydration routine (including swallow considerations), and escalation red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Delirium/confusion episodes — medication review, sleep, and urgent red flags (Advanced)

Advanced caregiver course on delirium/confusion: how to spot patterns, common triggers (infection, meds, dehydration), prevention bundle, and emergency warning signs

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Dental care after stroke — bleeding meds, dry mouth, and appointment script (Advanced)

Advanced course on dental care after stroke: blood thinner disclosure, dry mouth, aspiration-safe positioning, and a ready-to-use appointment script

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Depression screening long after stroke — signs, scripts, and treatment pathways (Advanced)

Advanced course for months/years after stroke: depression signs, how to ask for screening, treatment pathways, and safety planning red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Depression/anxiety screening after stroke — what tests are used and how to get help (Advanced)

Advanced course: mood screening tools used after stroke (questionnaires), why they matter for recovery, and how to ask for treatment and crisis resources

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Disclosure and privacy at work — what to share, what not to, and scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course on disclosure strategy: share functional needs, protect privacy, handle doctor notes, and respond to intrusive questions at work

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Driving after stroke — evaluation process, cognitive/vision testing, and safe alternatives (Advanced)

Advanced course: explains typical return-to-driving pathway (medical clearance, vision/cognition screens, OT driving eval), and how to plan transport during restrictions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

DVT/PE after stroke — prevention, warning signs, and mobility plan (Advanced)

Advanced course on blood clots after stroke: prevention bundle (mobility, hydration, compression as prescribed), warning signs of DVT/PE, and urgent escalation guidance

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Dysautonomia after stroke — heart rate/BP swings, tracking, and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course on autonomic symptoms: BP/HR swings, temperature intolerance, tracking template, medication questions, and urgent red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Echo report language — ejection fraction, valves, ‘no thrombus’, and what matters after stroke (Advanced)

Advanced course: decode common echocardiogram report phrases (EF, atrial size, valve disease, thrombus) and which findings matter for stroke prevention decisions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Echocardiogram (TTE/TEE) after stroke — what it checks and how to prepare (Advanced)

Advanced course on heart ultrasound tests (TTE vs TEE): clots, valve disease, PFO, and how findings change antithrombotic choices

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Essential job functions — map tasks, limits, and accommodations (Advanced)

Advanced course to break down a job into essential functions, identify limitations (fatigue, cognition, mobility), and match accommodations or role redesign options

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Fever after stroke — what it can mean and when to seek urgent care (Advanced)

Advanced course on fever after stroke: common causes (UTI, pneumonia, skin), home checks, and clear urgent escalation triggers

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Fire + power outage safety after stroke — oxygen, mobility, and emergency checklist (Advanced)

Advanced preparedness course for fires/power outages: medication and device planning, mobility evacuation plan, oxygen safety basics, and a household checklist

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Food access in remote areas — heart-healthy eating with limited options (Advanced)

Advanced course: build a stroke-prevention eating plan with limited grocery options—shelf-stable staples, sodium strategy, and realistic meal templates

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Frailty + malnutrition risk — protein plan, weight tracking, and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course for elderly frailty risk: simple nutrition/protein plan, weekly weight checks, swallowing considerations, and when to request dietitian/SLP help

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Fungal skin issues (athlete’s foot, yeast) — prevention, treatment basics, and red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on fungal skin problems: moisture control, treatment basics, preventing skin breakdown with reduced mobility, and infection red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Getting up safely after a fall — floor recovery plan and when NOT to get up (Advanced)

Advanced course: a safe ‘floor recovery’ plan (when appropriate), call-for-help strategy, and clear rules for when to stay down and seek medical evaluation

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Handling workplace stigma or harassment after stroke — documentation and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course: how to document stigma/harassment, set boundaries, use HR escalation steps, and seek external help when needed. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Headache after stroke — common causes, medication safety, and red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on headaches post-stroke: common causes, safe OTC medication questions (especially with blood thinners), and emergency red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Heart rhythm monitoring after stroke — Holter, patch monitors, and implantable loop recorders (Advanced)

Advanced course on detecting atrial fibrillation and other rhythms after stroke: which monitor to use, how long, what symptoms to log, and how results change meds

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Heat safety after stroke — dehydration, meds, and emergency warning signs (Advanced)

Advanced course on hot-weather safety after stroke: hydration with swallow plan, medication/heat interactions, cooling strategies, and heat illness red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Home oxygen safety — fire risk, tubing hazards, and travel checklist (Advanced)

Advanced course for households using oxygen: fire/smoking safety rules, tubing trip hazards, equipment checklist, and what to do in emergencies

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

If stroke happened at work — workers’ compensation basics and communication (Advanced)

Advanced course: when a stroke occurs at work or is related to work exposures—how workers’ comp may apply, documentation, and communication steps. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

If work won’t accommodate — exit strategy, documentation, and protecting dignity (Advanced)

Advanced course: when accommodations fail—how to protect yourself with documentation, plan benefits/health coverage transitions, and leave in a way that preserves options. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Interpreter and bilingual visit strategy — reduce errors after stroke (Advanced)

Advanced course for bilingual families: how to request interpreters, what to say, how to use teach-back, and how to reduce medication/plan errors

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Intimacy after stroke (spouses) — body changes, consent, and safe conversations (Advanced)

Advanced spouse-focused course on intimacy after stroke: consent, body confidence, fatigue planning, medication side effects, and when to seek clinician support

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Itching after stroke — nerve vs skin causes, safe relief, and red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on itching after stroke: dry-skin routine, nerve/central itch clues, safe relief, and red flags for infection or allergic reaction

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Job search with disability after stroke — disclosure strategy, gaps, and interview scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course: how to job search when you can’t do your pre-stroke role—resume gap framing, disclosure choices, interview accommodations, and scripts. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Lab trend tracker — how to track A1c/LDL/kidney labs over time for stroke prevention (Advanced)

Advanced course: build a simple lab tracker for prevention (LDL, A1c, creatinine/eGFR) and use it to ask targeted questions about medication targets and dose changes

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Limbic system strokes (amygdala/mesial temporal) — anxiety, fear responses, memory links, and detection (Advanced)

Advanced course: mesial temporal/limbic injury can affect anxiety, fear responses, and memory. Learn how to distinguish neurobiological symptoms from ‘just stress’, and how MRI helps detect small ischemic lesions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced40 min
Course

Long-term AFib management after stroke — monitoring, medication adherence, and bleeding safety (Advanced)

Advanced course: if AFib is found, long-term prevention often includes anticoagulation. Learn adherence systems, bleeding warning signs, monitoring plans, and questions for cardiology

Cross-cuttingAdvanced30 min
Course

Long-term motivation after stroke — relapse planning, habit loops, and staying engaged after month 6 (Advanced)

Advanced course: motivation often drops after the early recovery window. Learn relapse planning, habit design, and how to rebuild routines after setbacks, plateaus, or caregiver burnout

Cross-cuttingAdvanced30 min
Course

Long-term motivation after stroke — relapse planning, routines, and identity (Advanced)

Advanced course: sustain rehab over months/years with identity-based habits, relapse plans for low-motivation weeks, and routines that survive life stress

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Long-term secondary prevention habits — meds, BP, sleep, and routines that stick (Advanced)

Advanced course: build a long-term prevention routine (med adherence, blood pressure tracking, sleep, exercise) with habit design and relapse plans

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Losing your work identity after stroke — grief, meaning, and rebuilding purpose (Advanced)

Advanced course: when you can’t return to your old role, how to process identity grief and rebuild purpose through values, contribution, and new routines

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Managing test anxiety — claustrophobia in MRI, procedure fear, and coping plans (Advanced)

Advanced course: coping strategies for MRI claustrophobia and procedure anxiety, what to ask about sedation options, and planning so anxiety doesn’t block needed testing

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Meaning and purpose years after stroke — roles, contribution, and motivation (Advanced)

Advanced course to rebuild purpose long after stroke: role redesign, contribution map, and motivation strategies that aren’t tied to full recovery

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Medication access in remote areas — refills, mail-order, and stockout prevention (Advanced)

Advanced course: prevent missed doses when pharmacies are far away—refill calendars, 90-day supplies, mail-order, emergency backup supply, and scripts for clinicians/pharmacists

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Medication allergies vs side effects — how to document and stay safe (Advanced)

Advanced course distinguishing allergies vs side effects: how to document reactions, when to seek urgent care, and how to update every clinician safely

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Medication level monitoring — when blood levels are used and how to ask about them (Advanced)

Advanced course: explains when clinicians monitor medication levels (selected drugs), why timing matters, and how to ask about interactions and safety. Educational, not medical advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Medication list standard — one format for every appointment (Advanced)

Advanced course that standardizes the meds list format (name, dose, time, why, prescriber), plus a change log and visit checklist to prevent errors

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Medication reconciliation after stroke — stop errors across transitions (Advanced)

Advanced medication reconciliation course: one meds list, duplication checks, discharge-to-clinic loop closure, and pharmacist review prompts

Cross-cuttingAdvanced30 min
Course

Medication side effects after stroke — deprescribing conversations + safety plan (Advanced)

Advanced course on recognizing med side effects (dizziness, fatigue, confusion), running a safe clinician conversation (deprescribing mindset), and tracking changes without stopping meds abruptly

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Mental health after stroke — depression, anxiety, and a support plan

A practical course on post-stroke depression and anxiety: signs, stigma-free language, support plan for survivors/caregivers, and when symptoms are urgent

Cross-cuttingIntro30 min
Course

Mental health after young stroke — identity, trauma, relationships, and help-seeking (Advanced)

Advanced course for young stroke survivors: identity shock, trauma symptoms, relationship impacts, and scripts to seek therapy and support without stigma

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Mental health support in remote areas — teletherapy, crisis plans, and stigma (Advanced)

Advanced course: access counseling/psychiatry with distance barriers—teletherapy setup, safety planning for crises, and scripts to ask for help despite stigma

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Nausea/vomiting after stroke — dehydration risk, med review, and red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on nausea/vomiting after stroke: dehydration prevention, medication side effects, and urgent warning signs (blood, severe headache, inability to keep fluids)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Neuro-fatigue after stroke — testing, pacing strategies, and work accommodations (Advanced)

Advanced course: neuro-fatigue is common and often misunderstood. Learn how clinicians assess it, how to pace, and how to request accommodations without overexplaining

Cross-cuttingAdvanced30 min
Course

Night-time fall prevention — bathroom trips, lighting, and dizziness plan (Advanced)

Advanced fall-safety course for nights: bathroom pathway setup, orthostatic/dizziness plan, bedside routines, and medication timing questions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

One-page stroke care plan — goals, meds, red flags, and contacts (Advanced)

Advanced course that walks families through creating a one-page care plan: goals, meds list, red flags, follow-ups, and key contacts—designed for every appointment

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Orthostatic hypotension after stroke — dizziness, BP log, and safety plan (Advanced)

Advanced course on standing-related dizziness: orthostatic BP checks, hydration/med review prompts, fall prevention, and escalation red flags

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Osteoporosis + stroke — fracture prevention, safe movement, and vitamin D questions (Advanced)

Advanced course for elderly comorbidity osteoporosis: fall/fracture prevention, safe movement, home modifications, and clinician questions about screening and meds

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Parkinson’s/Parkinsonism + stroke — gait freezing, fall prevention, and med timing (Advanced)

Advanced course for elderly comorbidity Parkinsonism: freezing of gait strategies, safe cueing, fall prevention, and medication timing questions

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Performance reviews after stroke — protecting yourself with documentation and goals (Advanced)

Advanced course: how to handle performance management during recovery—set measurable goals, document accommodations, and respond to unfair feedback calmly and in writing

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Persistent hiccups after stroke — causes, safe home steps, and red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on persistent hiccups after stroke: why it happens, safe home steps, when to call the clinician, and red flags (aspiration, dehydration)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced10 min
Course

Post-stroke follow-up labs — timing schedule and what each lab is tracking (Advanced)

Advanced course: a practical follow-up lab schedule (lipids, A1c, kidney/liver for meds) and how to link each lab to a prevention action plan

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Pregnancy/postpartum stroke — risk factors, warning signs, and care coordination (Advanced)

Advanced course on pregnancy/postpartum stroke: warning signs, hypertension disorders, medication safety questions, and coordinating OB + neurology + primary care

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Protecting the marriage’s social life — friends, family, and loneliness after stroke (Advanced)

Advanced spouse course: preventing isolation, rebuilding shared social routines, managing friends/family roles, and communication scripts for awkward situations

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) — sudden crying/laughing, scripts, and treatment options (Advanced)

Advanced course on PBA: how to tell it from depression, coping scripts, tracking episodes, and clinician questions about treatment

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Remote work as an accommodation — how to request, set boundaries, and succeed (Advanced)

Advanced course: requesting remote/hybrid work as an accommodation, building success metrics, and preventing overwork when home becomes the office

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Remote-area stroke care — building a portable records packet when travel is hard (Advanced)

Advanced course: for people far from specialists—build a portable records packet (imaging list, meds, diagnoses) to reduce repeat tests and speed up care at any facility

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Reskilling when your old job no longer fits — choosing training with brain/fatigue limits (Advanced)

Advanced course: choose retraining programs that match cognitive load and fatigue, request learning accommodations, and build a sustainable study plan

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Return to hobbies — rebuilding joy and practice through interests (Advanced)

Advanced course on re-engaging with hobbies long after stroke: adapt tools, reduce fatigue barriers, and use interests to drive daily practice sustainably

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Return to school/training after stroke — accommodations and study systems (Advanced)

Advanced course for long-term recovery: returning to education/training with cognitive fatigue, accommodations, study systems, and communication scripts

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Returning to community life — errands, events, and confidence building (Advanced)

Advanced course: graded exposure to community activities (stores, restaurants, events) with fatigue planning, sensory overload strategies, and confidence tracking

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Returning to work (young stroke) — disclosure, accommodations, and career redesign (Advanced)

Advanced course for young stroke survivors: disclosure scripts, workplace accommodations, cognitive fatigue planning, and career redesign for long-term success

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Safety-critical jobs after stroke — risk assessment, modified roles, and documentation (Advanced)

Advanced course: for safety-critical roles (machinery, healthcare, transport)—how to approach risk assessment, modified roles, and clear documentation. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Seizure safety after stroke — first aid, home rules, and when to call emergency services (Advanced)

Advanced course on post-stroke seizure safety: first aid basics, home safety rules, medication adherence prompts, and emergency criteria

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Self-efficacy rebuilding — confidence after setbacks and fear of failure (Advanced)

Advanced course on rebuilding confidence: graded exposure, evidence logs, and safer ways to practice after falls, hospitalizations, or long plateaus

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Self-employment after stroke — pacing, income stability, and benefits conflicts (Advanced)

Advanced course: if returning to employment isn’t possible, how to explore self-employment safely—pacing, realistic income planning, and documenting activity for benefits programs. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Sex and intimacy after stroke — safety, communication, and rebuilding connection (Advanced)

Advanced course: common intimacy challenges after stroke (fatigue, meds, body image, spasticity). Includes safety questions for clinicians and conversation scripts for partners

Cross-cuttingAdvanced30 min
Course

Sexual health after stroke — safety, communication, and medication questions (Advanced)

Advanced course on sexual health after stroke: safety considerations, fatigue/pacing, communication scripts, and medication interaction questions (judgment-free)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Skin care after stroke — dryness, itching, and pressure-risk routine (Advanced)

Advanced skin-care course: daily moisturizing routine, itch triggers, skin checks in numb areas, and when to seek care for infection or pressure injury

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Skin infections after stroke — cellulitis clues, wound care basics, and escalation (Advanced)

Advanced course on skin infection risk after stroke: cellulitis clues, basic wound hygiene (concepts), when to call vs emergency, and prevention (skin checks)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Sleep apnea testing after stroke — home sleep study vs lab study and why it matters (Advanced)

Advanced course: sleep apnea is common after stroke and affects blood pressure and recovery. Learn testing options (home vs lab), what results mean, and how treatment can reduce risk

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Sleep tracking after stroke — insomnia screening, sleep logs, and when to ask for a study (Advanced)

Advanced course: sleep problems affect cognition, mood, and blood pressure. Learn insomnia screening basics, create a sleep log, and know when to ask about sleep apnea testing

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Social reintegration years after stroke — friendships, dating, and confidence (Advanced)

Advanced course on rebuilding social life long after stroke: scripts, pacing, accessibility planning, and handling stigma or awkward moments

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Stroke workup with diabetes — glucose targets, A1c testing, and medication safety (Advanced)

Advanced course: how diabetes affects acute testing and longer-term prevention labs (A1c), plus medication safety topics (hypoglycemia risk) during recovery

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Substance-related stroke risk and testing — what clinicians screen for and how to discuss safely (Advanced)

Advanced course: how substance use (including stimulants) can relate to stroke and what testing/monitoring may be done. Focuses on nonjudgmental disclosure and safety planning

Cross-cuttingAdvanced25 min
Course

Telehealth for stroke recovery in remote areas — setup, visit prep, and advocacy (Advanced)

Advanced course: get the most from telehealth when you live far from specialists—tech setup, symptom tracking, camera positioning for neuro exams, and how to escalate care when needed

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Travel after stroke — flights, meds, DVT prevention, and emergency plan (Advanced)

Advanced travel course after stroke: packing meds safely, mobility planning, DVT prevention on flights, and an emergency information card

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Urinary retention — signs, bladder scan questions, and urgent red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on urinary retention: symptoms, what to report, clinician questions (bladder scan, meds), and urgent red flags (pain, fever, confusion)

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

UTIs after stroke — prevention, catheter care basics, and delirium red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on UTIs after stroke: prevention bundle, catheter basics (concepts), symptom recognition (incl. delirium), and escalation triggers

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Validating home blood pressure monitoring — cuff size, technique, and tracking (Advanced)

Advanced course: improve accuracy of home BP readings (cuff size, timing, posture) and build a log clinicians can use to adjust stroke prevention meds safely

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Vertigo/dizziness after stroke — safety plan, triggers, and urgent red flags (Advanced)

Advanced course on post-stroke dizziness/vertigo: immediate fall-safety plan, trigger log, hydration/med review prompts, and emergency warning signs

Cross-cuttingAdvanced15 min
Course

Vocational rehab and job retraining — how to access and what to ask for (Advanced)

Advanced course on vocational rehab: what services can include (evaluation, job coaching, training), documentation, and scripts to request referrals and supports

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Wearing a Holter/patch monitor — skin care, symptom logs, and avoiding bad data (Advanced)

Advanced course: practical guide to wearing heart monitors (Holter/patch): skin prep, keeping it on, what to do if it falls off, and how to log symptoms so cardiology can interpret results

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min
Course

Work rights after stroke — accommodations, disability, and anti-discrimination basics (Advanced)

Advanced course: practical overview of workplace rights concepts (accommodations, disability, confidentiality) and scripts to talk with HR/management. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingAdvanced20 min

Modules and tools

Module

Orientation: How Stroke.Learn works

Orientation module explaining how to use Stroke.Learn safely: navigation, audience modes, accessibility options, and emergency-first guidance

Cross-cuttingIntro3 min
Checklist/Tool

Appointments + referrals tracker (post-stroke) — keep the plan straight

A simple system for tracking follow-ups, tests, referrals, and who to call—designed to reduce missed care during transitions after stroke

Cross-cuttingIntro12 min
Checklist/Tool

Emergency communication card (aphasia/nonverbal) — printable script + fields

A printable, fill-in card to communicate during emergencies when speech is hard: key medical facts, meds, allergies, and an exact-copy emergency script

Cross-cuttingIntro10 min
Module

Emergency preparedness at home after stroke — fire, power outage, evacuation, meds

In-depth emergency preparedness module tailored to mobility/communication limits: evacuation routes, go bag, meds backup, power outage planning, and caregiver roles

Cross-cuttingIntermediate16 min
Module

Follow-up visit prep + medication list (survivor/caregiver)

A step-by-step checklist to prepare for post-stroke follow-up visits: bring the right info, ask the right questions, and leave with a clear plan

Cross-cuttingIntro12 min
Resource

Global Source Library (starter canonical sources list)

A canonical list of Tier 1–4 sources to seed the Source Library (guidelines + patient education)

Cross-cuttingIntro5 min
Module

Global Stroke Toolkit (low-resource friendly): recognition, safety, and home rehab basics

A cross-language, low-resource friendly toolkit: symptom recognition, emergency actions, swallow safety basics, home fall prevention, and a simple rehab routine concept (without equipment)

Cross-cuttingIntro15 min
Checklist/Tool

Home care plan binder (post-stroke) — one place for everything

A simple ‘one place for everything’ binder system for post-stroke care: meds, appointments, therapy plan, emergency plan, and questions—designed for easy handoffs between caregivers and clinicians

Cross-cuttingIntro15 min
Resource

Learning design audit checklist (adult learning + accessibility + assessment quality)

A curriculum QA checklist to ensure modules follow adult learning principles, cognitive load management, accessibility, and valid assessment practices

Cross-cuttingIntermediate12 min
Module

Multiple strokes — living alone safety plan (check-ins + falls + meds)

Safety systems for recurrent stroke survivors living alone: check-ins, medication structure, fall prevention, and emergency communication supports

Cross-cuttingIntermediate14 min
Module

Multiple strokes — one-page care plan (survivor + caregiver tool)

Fill-in tool for recurrent stroke/TIA: one-page source of truth for meds, mechanism, blood thinner status, pending tests, and emergency info

Cross-cuttingIntro10 min
Module

Post-stroke depression (friends/family) — how to show up without saying the wrong thing

Friends/family module: what PSD/identity changes can look like, supportive language, concrete offers of help, and safety escalation guidance

Cross-cuttingIntro10 min
Module

Post-stroke depression + return to work (employer/HR/manager) — support without stigma

Non-clinical stakeholder module for employers/HR/managers: what PSD/identity disruption can look like at work, supportive accommodations, communication do’s/don’ts, and escalation for safety

Cross-cuttingIntermediate12 min
Module

Smart home for stroke recovery — lighting, reminders, and safety (no product claims)

In-depth smart-home module: motion lighting, voice assistants, medication reminders, door sensors, and caregiver check-ins—framed as safety systems without product recommendations

Cross-cuttingIntermediate14 min
Module

Symptom diary (stroke recovery) — simple tracking that helps clinicians

A small, low-effort tracking method for symptoms (fatigue, dizziness, headaches, mood, falls) so follow-up visits are more productive. Includes exact copy for how to report patterns

Cross-cuttingIntro10 min
Module

Working with contractors for stroke accessibility — scope, safety, and checklists

In-depth contractor coordination module: scope definition, OT/PT input, safety-critical installs (grab bars/rails), photos/measurements to collect, and punch-list templates

Cross-cuttingIntermediate16 min