About this session
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Brain tissue can be damaged quickly, which is why sudden neurological symptoms must be treated as a medical emergency.
Many people recognize facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, but stroke symptoms can also involve sudden vision problems, confusion, dizziness, loss of balance, poor coordination or a severe headache with no known cause.
The symptoms depend on which part of the brain is affected and may not look the same in every person.
The FAST test provides a simple starting point: check the person's face, ask them to raise both arms, listen to their speech and call emergency services immediately when any sign is present.
FAST captures some of the most common signs, but it does not cover every possible stroke symptom.
Symptoms may sometimes improve or disappear after a few minutes. This can still indicate a transient ischemic attack, sometimes called a warning stroke, and requires urgent medical assessment rather than a wait-and-see response.
This session helps participants recognize sudden changes, respond without attempting to diagnose the type of stroke and provide emergency services with useful information. It is an awareness session rather than a clinical assessment or first-aid qualification.
What your people take away
- Understand what a stroke is and why immediate action matters
- Use the FAST test to recognize common warning signs
- Notice additional symptoms involving balance, vision, understanding and headache
- Know what to do when symptoms improve, disappear or remain uncertain
- Communicate clearly with emergency services and workplace responders
Shared with you
See the full session
Create your free Workbliss profile to see the rest of this outline and book it. It takes a minute, with your work email.
- What each length covers, 30 minutes to full day
- Everything that’s covered, part by part
- Book online, and browse 1,500+ more sessions for your teams
Already a member? Sign in
What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Recognize the Core Warning SignsA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Recognize the Core Warning Signs: face, arms and speech.
- Face
- Arms
- Speech
Covers 3 of 4 points in Recognize the Core Warning Signs.
60 minutes
An accessible introduction to stroke, the FAST test and the importance of calling emergency services immediately.
- Module 1: Recognize the Core Warning Signs
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Recognize the Core Warning Signs.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus less obvious warning signs involving balance, vision, understanding, coordination and severe headache.
- Module 1: Recognize the Core Warning Signs
- Module 2: Look Beyond FAST
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Recognize the Core Warning Signs and Look Beyond FAST.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of stroke recognition, emergency communication, symptom timing, workplace response and deterioration while help is on the way.
- Module 1: Recognize the Core Warning Signs
- Module 2: Look Beyond FAST
- Module 3: Respond Without Delay
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Recognize the Core Warning Signs
Every length- FaceOne side of the face may droop, feel numb or move differently from the other.
- ArmsA person may develop weakness or numbness in one arm, one leg or an entire side of the body.
- SpeechSpeech may become slurred, confused, unusually quiet or difficult to produce.
- TimeAny sudden FAST sign is enough to call emergency services immediately.
Look Beyond FAST
90 minutes and longer- Balance and coordinationA stroke may cause sudden dizziness, unsteadiness, difficulty walking or loss of coordination.
- Eyes and visionSudden blurred vision, double vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes may occur.
- Confusion and understandingThe person may appear disoriented, unable to follow conversation or unable to find familiar words.
- Severe headacheA sudden, severe headache with no known cause can be a stroke warning sign, particularly when it appears with vomiting, neurological changes or loss of coordination.
Respond Without Delay
3 hours and longer- Call emergency servicesParticipants learn to call the locally applicable emergency number as soon as stroke is suspected.
- Record when symptoms startedThe time symptoms began—or the last time the person was known to be well—can influence treatment decisions.
- Keep the person safe and supportedThe person should be helped into a safe position and reassured while dispatcher instructions are followed.
- Respond if the person deterioratesA person with suspected stroke may become less responsive or stop breathing normally.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Recognizing Stroke Symptoms
How long is Recognizing Stroke Symptoms?
Recognizing Stroke Symptoms runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Recognize the Core Warning Signs: face, arms and speech. A 60-minute session covers Recognize the Core Warning Signs in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Look Beyond FAST. A 3-hour session adds Respond Without Delay. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Recognizing Stroke Symptoms be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Recognizing Stroke Symptoms?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Recognizing Stroke Symptoms to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.