705 Commercial St
Atchison KS 66002
Course Description
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the No. 5 killer of Kansans. This program will focus on assisting the health care delivery system in rural areas to provide current evidence-based treatment of stroke, from pre-hospital to hospital.
Register Online
Registration Deadline – 5pm, August 27, 2024
For further assistance with registration, contact the KU AHEC Office by calling (620) 235-4040.
Agenda
8:45am–9:00am: Registration
9:00am–11:00am: KISS Background, Stroke Evaluation, and Treatment, Colleen Lechtenberg, MD
11:00am–11:15am: Break (food provided)
11:15am–11:30am: Case Reviews, Colleen Lechtenberg, MD
11:30am–12:30pm: Regional Stroke Care and Case Reviews, Colleen Lechtenberg, MD; Sarah Langston, RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRN
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:
- Recognize stroke symptoms including signs of large vessel occlusion.
- Identify treatment options in stroke.
- Discuss and choose appropriate level care based on symptoms and hospital capabilities.
Who Should Attend
- Physicians
- Physicians Assistants
- Advanced Practice Nurses
- Nurses
- Emergency Medical Responders
- Other healthcare professionals involved in the initial care and treatment of stroke patients
Credits Offered
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 3.25 Credits
ANCC Contact Hours: 3.25 Contact Hours
3.25 Attendance w/No Credit
Course Faculty
Colleen Lechtenberg, M.D.
Director, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, The University of Kansas Health System; Associate Professor, Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Sarah J. Langston, RN, B.S.N., CCRN, SCRN
Stroke Outreach Coordinator, Stroke Program, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
