Using the Stroke-Specific Education Framework (SSEF)

Stroke patients have a better chance of survival, and increased independence, if they are treated in a Stroke Unit by staff with stroke-specific knowledge and skills.   But how do we ensure that staff  working in stroke can access the necessary training?

 

Developed by experts from around the UK, the SSEF details the knowledge and skills required by staff working along the stroke care pathway.  Using the SSEF as a basis, there is now a  downloadable tool that will enable you to see exactly what level of knowledge and skill you need for your role.   Using the forms provided, you can map your own knowledge and skills against the SSEF and then use the personal training needs analysis to identify those that you might need to develop for your current role.

 

Go to www.stroke-education.org.uk and you will be able to:

· View the Role Profiles for Nurses working in stroke

· Map your own role profile

· Download your training needs analysis

· View courses that match your training needs

 

You can use the SSEF tool in your appraisal, for your own development and to find training that is appropriate to your need.

 

For further information, please contact                                   
cpruenquiries@uclan.ac.uk with “SSEF” in the subject line.