It could happen on your street, in your workplace, at a store where you shop — anywhere. Your readiness to spot a stroke and get medical attention as soon as possible can mean the difference between life and death and recovery or disability. That’s why it’s so important to learn stroke warning signs and urge everyone you know to do the same.
By learning the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke
Stroke is a profoundly devastating condition that arises when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or burst. This disruption in the blood flow leads to brain damage, resulting in severe impairments, disability, and even death.
In preparation for American Stroke Month in May, the American Heart Association has assembled educational resources to bring applicable stroke-focused learning to healthcare professionals and public awareness across the country. Here’s how you can participate:
Attend a stroke webinar in May
Join experts, researchers and American Association representatives for stroke-related online learning. Join your team, tune in on your own, or register to receive a recording. Completion certificates will be awarded after each session. If anyone needs credits, explore our accredited program offering 5.5 CEs below. Here’s our line-up of webinars. Don’t forget to register now!
Live Webinar: Primary Prevention of Stroke Guidelines
Thursday, May 1 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm CT
Join us for a panel discussion of case studies that demonstrate operationalizing stroke guidelines into research driven practice. Our distinguished panel of speakers include Michael Mullen, MD, William J. Hicks II, MD, and Nishant Shah, MD.
Live Webinar: Women and AFib
Wednesday, May 7 | 11:00 am - 12:00pm CT
Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD, will be doing a presentation about the diagnosis, treatment, and health impact of atrial fibrillation in women. Dr. Santos Volgman is the co-founder of Rush Heart Center for Women and the Chief of Research and Academic Affairs in the Division of Cardiology.
Live Webinar: Optimize Your Practice with American Heart Association Resources
Thursday, May 15 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
Join us for an informative discussion of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association resources to enrich your professional practice and optimize the care provided in your community. AHA staff will be giving an overview of Get With The Guidelines® certifications, ASA resources, Membership opportunities, and the OutPace CVD and Target BP programs.
A Continuing Education Activity - Virtual Stroke Forum: Advancing Practice and Empowering Optimal Outcomes
On-Demand - $30 - 5.5 CEs
Join us for the enduring event from last October's Virtual Stroke Forum. If you missed it, this is your opportunity to earn continuing education credits. Open to all professionals involved in stroke patient management and stroke systems of care from pre-hospital through recovery. The maximum number of hours awarded for this on demand CE activity is 5.50 credit hours and 0.55 CEUs for occupational therapists. This program expires March 13, 2028.
Live Webinar - Digital Health Professional Training & Certification
Thursday, May 22 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT
Learn about the AHA's Digital Health Professional Training Program and newly launched Digital Health in Cardiac Care Certification to empower providers with essential digital health knowledge and practice skills. Followed by Q&A and general office hours time to ask your questions as you prepare for certification.
In case you missed it:
Streamlining Stroke Care: A Process Improvement Project for Enhanced Telestroke Services
Join our International Stroke Conference (ISC), Quality Showcase winners as they share their work around moving the needle on door in/door out and door-to-needle for thrombolysis.