Stroke Core Competency Framework
The Stroke Core Competency Framework (SCCF) allows new and experienced healthcare providers across the stroke care continuum to identify priority learning areas from 24 competencies.
Examples of how to use the SCCF:
- Orienting new staff
- Identifying opportunities for team education
- Developing individual learning plans
- Supporting professional performance reviews
Options to complete the SCCF:
A. Download, Print and Complete
B. Complete Online on SurveyMonkey:
Please select the module(s) you plan to complete. It is not mandatory to complete all modules. As you work through your chosen module(s), please reflect on your current practices and learning opportunities. Note: Each module must be completed in a single session as saving your progress to continue later is not available.
- Introduction to Stroke Care
- Brain Anatomy and Physiology
- Stroke Pathophysiology
- Hyperacute Stroke Care
- Ischemic and Intracerebral Hemorrhage Stroke Care
- Dysphagia
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Oral Care
- Activity Post-Stroke and Safe Patient Handling
- Changes in Communication
- Changes in Cognition
- Changes in Vision and Perception
- Sensorimotor Recovery
- Fatigue and Changes in Mood and Behaviour
- Changes in Physical Function
- Maintaining/Promoting Continence
- Prevention and Management of Post-Stroke Pain and Spasticity
- Stroke Prevention
- Transitions and Community Reintegration
- Participation in Social and Life Roles
- Advanced Care Planning
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Patient, Family, Caregiver Education
- Reporting and Performance
Please email info@tostroke.com, from your official work email to request a completed copy of your SCCF. Please note that we are unable to respond to messages sent from personal email accounts (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo).
The Standardized Stroke Education Series (SSES) is an accompanying resource to support learning about the competencies. To access this series, please click here (login required)
