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Stroke foundations (Intro)

A beginner-friendly sequence covering what stroke is, how to recognize an emergency, what happens in the hospital, and what recovery often looks like. Designed to be understandable without medical background

FoundationsEveryoneIntro60 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice. If you think someone is having a stroke, call emergency services immediately.

Get help now

If symptoms are sudden (face droop, arm weakness, speech trouble, severe headache, vision loss, new severe dizziness/imbalance), call emergency services right away. Do not drive yourself unless instructed by local emergency guidance.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize stroke as a medical emergency and know what to do
  • Describe what stroke is at a high level (ischemic vs hemorrhagic)
  • Explain what to expect in the first hours/days of care
  • Identify the first recovery steps and how to participate safely

4 lessons in this course

  1. 1Orientation: How Stroke.Learn worksOrientation module explaining how to use Stroke.Learn safely: navigation, audience modes, accessibility options, and emergency-first guidance3 min
  2. 2Recognizing stroke and acting fast (FAST and beyond)FAST + beyond-FAST stroke recognition module with last-known-well drills, emergency call scripts, and quick practice game6 min
  3. 3First hours and days after stroke (hospital: tests + what to expect)Survivor/caregiver guide to the first hospital days after stroke: common tests, swallow screening, and discharge must-have checklist8 min
  4. 4Care transitions: discharge-to-home setup (caregiver + survivor)Checklist for the first 72 hours home: meds, follow-ups, home safety, swallow plan, rehab plan, emergency plan12 min

Lesson sequence

  • 1. Orientation: what stroke is (plain language)
  • 2. BE-FAST/FAST and emergency action plan
  • 3. First days in hospital (what tests and teams do)
  • 4. Early recovery and rehab basics (what PT/OT/SLP do)
  • 5. Discharge basics and follow-up

Capstone

  • Short knowledge check quiz
  • Create a personal action plan (contacts, meds list, questions)

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Stroke symptoms that start suddenly should be treated as…

Question 2

2. Rehab can start in the hospital and continue after discharge.

Question 3

3. A helpful next step after stroke is to…

References

  1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke logo
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    Stroke (overview)
  2. American Stroke Association logo
    American Stroke Association
    Stroke warning signs