Pharmacological management of stroke in older people

Learning objectives:

  • Review management options for ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in older people
  • Outline pharmacological management options for acute stroke treatment and secondary prevention in older people

Competency Standards addressed* include:

  • 3.1.2 Assess medication management practices and needs

*National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016

Accreditation:

This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group 1 CPD activity (or 1 CPD credit) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 1 hour of Group 2 CPD (or 2 CPD credits) upon successful completion of the relevant assessment activity.

Accreditation number: 2021/01