• Discuss stroke occurrence, impact, type and risk factors.
• Identify first responder's role in the care of the stroke patient.
• Compare and contrast the different types of stroke centers and the differences in the designation of Primary Stroke Center vs Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Discuss the performance measures required of Primary Stroke Centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
• Discuss the MedStar Telestroke process.
• State the criteria for transferring stroke patients in the MedStar network.

CE Credits MedStar Health Stroke: Overview Stroke CE-Physician CE-RN CE-PA CE-Nurses CE-ANY CE-PHYS CE-NURSE