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Objectives Define stroke and understand its impact on brain function and overall health. Recognize common causes, such as blood clots or hemorrhages, and risk factors like hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. Distinguish between ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Learn to recognize key symptoms, including sudden weakness, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, and vision changes. Familiarize yourself with the NIHSS for assessing stroke severity and guiding treatment decisions. Explore Treatment Options Based on Stroke Type: Understand acute treatment options, such as thrombolytics for ischemic strokes, surgical interventions for hemorrhagic strokes, and secondary prevention strategies. Lecturer: Claudia Debusk, NP Course Completion Requirements: Credits Offered: This course is approved for 1.0 CE/CME credit. Posttest: Participants must complete a posttest to assess their understanding of the material. Course Evaluation: A course evaluation is required to provide feedback on the lecture. Additional Requirements for EMS Providers: Once you earn your course certificate, please scan the QR code to upload this course using the CAPCE app Additional Requirement for Non-EMS Providers: Non-EMS providers must submit a brief written reflection on the course content and its applicability to their practice (link will be provided upon successful course completion). This experience is also powered by CMEfy - discover unlimited opportunities to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care to unlock continuing education credits via ReflectCE - an accredited activity portal designed for busy Dentists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physicians and other members of the healthcare team.