Program Overview

The Utah Stroke Symposium, now in its 9th year, was conceived and organized by the American Stroke Association’s Stroke Task Force, a group of local professionals and volunteers committed to reducing the incidence and disabling effects of stroke in Utah.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is based on current evidence-based research, practice guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives. In addition, recommendations from past Symposium participants are included in the development of the program.

Attendees

Our target audience reflects our multidisciplinary approach: community and hospital-based physicians (internists, neurologists, physiatrists, emergency medicine, primary care), physician assistants, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, public health specialists and educators, speech and language pathologists, administrators, and allied health professionals throughout the Intermountain West.

Learning Objectives

The purpose of this Symposium is to concisely review the available literature, current practice guidelines, and consensus statements to be able to implement contemporary treatment guidelines into clinical practice.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Differentiate effective stroke-management methods across the continuum of care
  and outline when a patient needs a higher level of care.
• Describe methods to advocate for the specific needs of our stroke patients.
• Summarize the signs of subarachnoid hemorrhage and outline treatment approaches.
• Recognize that stroke can occur in children and define signs, symptoms, and treatment options.