Stroke Core Competency Framework

The Stroke Core Competency Framework (SCCF) allows new and experienced healthcare providers across the stroke care continuum to identify priority learning areas from 25 competencies.

 Examples of how to use the SCCF:

  • Orienting new staff
  • Identifying opportunities for team education
  • Developing individual learning plans
  • Supporting professional performance reviews

Options to complete the SCCF:

A. Download, Print and Complete

B. Complete Online on SurveyMonkey: 

Please select the module(s) you plan to complete. It is not mandatory to complete all modules. As you work through your chosen module(s), please reflect on your current practices and learning opportunities. Note: Each module must be completed in a single session as saving your progress to continue later is not available.

  1. Introduction to Stroke Care
  2. Brain Anatomy and Physiology
  3. Stroke Pathophysiology
  4. Hyperacute Stroke Care
  5. Ischemic and Intracerebral Hemorrhage Stroke Care
  6. Dysphagia
  7. Nutrition and Hydration
  8. Oral Care
  9. Activity Post-Stroke and Safe Patient Handling
  10. Changes in Communication
  11. Changes in Cognition
  12. Changes in Vision and Perception
  13. Sensorimotor Recovery
  14. Mood and Depression
  15. Sleep Health and Post-Stroke Fatigue
  16. Changes in Physical Function
  17. Maintaining/Promoting Continence
  18. Prevention and Management of Post-Stroke Pain and Spasticity
  19. Stroke Prevention
  20. Transitions and Community Reintegration
  21. Participation in Social and Life Roles
  22. Advanced Care Planning
  23. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
  24. Patient, Family, Caregiver Education
  25. Reporting and Performance

Resources:

  1. Benner’s Stages of Clinical Competence
  2. SCCF Resources List

Please email [email protected], from your official work email to request a completed copy of your SCCF. Please note that we are unable to respond to messages sent from personal email accounts (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo).

The Standardized Stroke Education Series (SSES) is an accompanying resource to support learning about the competencies. To access this series, please click here (login required)