The Menzies Institute for Medical Research will launch a world-first Preventing Stroke Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to improve public understanding of stroke and empower Tasmanians to take action to reduce their risk.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, yet more than 80 per cent of strokes are preventable. This free, online course provides practical, evidence-based information to help individuals take action to protect their health before they become high-risk.
The rate of stroke in Tasmania is higher than any other state in Australia- and Menzies' research has shown that people in lower socioeconomic areas are at greatest risk of stroke.
Developed with leading researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience, the course is accessible to anyone and can be completed at their own pace from anywhere in the world.
The course is suitable for everyone and can be completed online, at your own pace, on any device. It takes approximately eight hours in total and covers stroke risk factors, warning signs, prevention strategies and practical actions individuals can take to protect their health.
The Preventing Stroke MOOC is now open for enrolment and represents a significant step forward in access for community education and stroke prevention. It has been developed thanks to the support Ambulance Tasmania, Diabetes Australia, Monash University, Quit Tasmania, and Stroke Foundation Australia.
This MOOC has been funded thanks to NHMRC, Medical Research Future Fund, and Tasmanian Iconic Walks and joins a suite of Massive Open Online Courses provided by Menzies Institute for Medical Research . Since 2017 globally there have been over 1 million registrations for UTAS Health Courses in over 230 countries.
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