Abstract 27: The Georgia Stroke Curriculum (GSC): Provides Free Stroke Education to Healthcare Professionals

Background: In 2015 the Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance (GA-SPA) supported the launch of a free educational platform, the Georgia Stroke Curriculum (GSC). This up-to date, evidence based, peer reviewed stroke education is an alternative to other more costly options. Statewide provider and instructor classes were developed. GSC is a four module, didactic, interactive course focused on the full continuum of care of the acute stroke patient. GSC is peer reviewed by stroke content experts Purpose: To expand free state-wide education to all health care professionals committed to improving the quality of stroke care through evidence based stroke education provided by clinical experts, who are trained and provided the latest evidence in stroke care Methods: GSC was developed by experienced stroke professionals with an extensive background in neuroscience and stroke care. The three different programs are advanced, core and instructor classes. Modules are peer reviewed by a consortium of stroke content expert...