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Stroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET
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Learn to recognize stroke, manage acute ischemic stroke, and apply pharmacologic prevention strategies to support timely, evidence-based care and reduce recurrent risk.

Stroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET
Learn to recognize stroke, manage acute ischemic stroke, and apply pharmacologic prevention strategies to support timely, evidence-based care and reduce recurrent risk.
Nationally & state accredited
Webinar Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify clinical findings that indicate possible acute ischemic stroke.
Describe current eligibility criteria for reperfusion therapy in acute ischemic stroke.
Apply current blood pressure and glucose parameters after acute ischemic stroke treatment.
Select antithrombotic therapy for secondary stroke prevention by stroke mechanism.
Webinar description
This presentation highlights pharmacists’ critical role in optimizing acute ischemic stroke care, where “time is brain.” Detailed discussion of the clinical use of the BEFAST assessment (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) to quickly recognize anterior and posterior circulation strokes and establish the essential Last Known Well time. It also emphasizes teaching at-risk patients to recognize BEFAST signs and understand the seriousness of transient ischemic attacks.
The session’s core addresses hyperacute drug therapy, comparing traditional alteplase with the operational and clinical benefits of tenecteplase. It also presents a rigorous pharmacist checklist covering absolute contraindications and strict blood pressure and blood glucose management.
Pharmacists will learn to select appropriate antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy for patients with ischemic stroke and gain practical counseling points for patients receiving preventive treatment.
Webinar details
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Instructor
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
Ideal CE webinar for these professions
This live CE webinar is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this webinar provide?
This webinar, "Stroke Recognition, Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and Pharmacologic Prevention for Healthcare Professionals - Live Webinar on October 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this webinar accredited?
Yes, this webinar is accredited by Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 2 Hours. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this webinar approved for?
This webinar is especially relevant for: Dietitian - Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Certified Nursing Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Dietician, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Osteopathic Physician, Respiratory Therapist, Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Pharmacy Technician, Speech-Language Pathologist. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Accreditations

AchieveCE. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 09/01/2025 to 08/31/2029. Provider ID# 386503
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This educational activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact this activity: • Peter A. Kreckel, RPh - Faculty • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner • John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - CME Planner • Luke Porter - Planner • Vicki Holder - Content Developer
All presenters, planners, and others involved in program development have no financial interests or relationships with companies that would influence the content. They also do not have any financial interest in selling technologies, programs, products, or services to CME/CE professionals.
Artificial intelligence tools were used to support activity planning, research, and content development. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and approved by qualified individuals for accuracy, scientific validity, appropriate citation, balance, and freedom from commercial influence prior to release. AchieveCE is solely responsible for the final educational content.
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must attend the webinar, correctly enter the attendance confirmation code, and complete the course evaluation.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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