Date: Thursday, May 18
Time: Registration/Breakfast 7:30 - 8 am, Conference 8 am -4 pm
Location: Academic Rotunda, UConn Health, Farmington
Registration: Visit http://health.uconn.edu/stroke-center/events-and-programs/ or call 860.679.7692.
Fee: No charge. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included.
UConn Health’s 3rd Annual Stroke Conference is intended for any health care professional (i.e. Physicians, Neurologists, Emergency Department, Hospitalists, Residents/Intern’s, RN’s, MA’s, CNA’s, EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, Administration, Stroke Team Members, Ancillary Staff, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Case Managers, etc.).
This conference focuses on the complex medical diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with acute stroke. We will offer a comprehensive overview of stroke from the pre-hospital setting, emergency department, neuro-critical care, post-acute hospital stay.
Objectives:
- Identify signs and symptoms of Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
- Demonstrate understanding of Emergency Stroke Care Strategies
- Learn current research and recommendations regarding the management of Stroke
- Develop competence in identifying and decision making in use of early intervention in acute Stroke
This program offers 7 Nursing Contact Hours for attendance at the entire program & completion of an evaluation. CME’s for health care providers and EMS attendees are pending.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Sposito at 860.679.4846