Aphasia Awareness eLearning Course

Overview

How much do you know about aphasia, the language disorder that affects the lives of more than 370,000 stroke survivors in the UK? Aphasia can have a huge impact on a person’s life by impairing both their ability to express language and understand it. This course will give you the foundational knowledge to better understand and support people with aphasia.

Learning Objectives

• Define aphasia and dysphasia, and the difference between them
• Identify the key features, symptoms, subtypes, and causes of aphasia
• Describe the key steps involved in diagnosing aphasia and explain how aphasia can affect a person’s prognosis and everyday life
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies when interacting with someone who has aphasia
• Outline practical tips that may help reduce the risk of developing aphasia

Audience

People who care for those with aphasia