HSC306 Understanding Stroke Care (A/615/3828) Assignment Brief 2026

HSC306 Assignment Brief

Unit Aim

Many of the service users you care for may have had a stroke – or more correctly a cerebrovascular accident. It is important to know the causes and effects of the condition if you are to provide quality care.

During this unit, learners will study the types of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and the symptoms displayed including mobility and speech and swallowing problems. Diagnostic tools utilised in identifying the cause of the CVA will be covered.

Learners will look at the role of acute care in maximising a positive outcome and the longer-term treatment supplied by the rehabilitation team.  Measures that could reduce the incidence of CVA will be examined as well as looking at support available for both those experiencing a CVA and their family. Aids to communication will be covered. The benefit of specialised Stroke Units in achieving positive outcomes will be discussed.

Please note that for learners working in or studying the qualification in the UK, their evidence in relation to legislation, regulations, codes of practice etc must be in a UK context. If learners are not in the UK,  they must state the country they are referring to in relation to these areas.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

1. Understand the causes and effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

1.1 Explain the different types of CVA.

1.2 Discuss the signs and symptoms of left sided and right sided CVA.

1.3 Analyse the reasons for different presentations of signs and symptoms with regard to the physiology of the brain.

2. Understand the risk factors associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and common investigations associated with diagnosis

2.1 Discuss the risk factors associated with a CVA and preventative health measures.

2.2 Compare and contrast the available investigations associated with diagnosis of CVA.

3. Examine the treatment and support available for service users following a CVA and their families

3.1 Describe the acute and long-term care post CVA.

3.2 Discuss the roles and interventions of the rehabilitation team.

3.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of care in a specialised Stroke Unit on outcomes.

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