How long is NIH Stroke Scale certification valid for? The NIH Stroke Scale certification through Apex Innovations is valid for one year from the initial testing date for Patient Group A. The expiration for all other subsequent patient groups is two years from the testing date.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, how long does it take to get Nihss certification?You must score all 6 patients in order to get full course com- pletion credit. Certification with this test group is good for up to 24 months from successful completion and or 12 months if specified / required by your organiza- tion.Also, what is Nihss certification? The National Stroke Association offers this free CE/CME certified, online training program for healthcare professional to learn how to administer the NIH Stroke Scale for acute stroke assessment using training videos developed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Similarly, it is asked, how often should Nihss be done? There is not a complete consensus among providers regarding when and how often the NIHSS should be performed. During the original clinical trials the NIHSS was completed at baseline prior to treatment, at 2 hours post-treatment, at 24 hours, at 7-10 days, and at 3 months.Is Nihss certification free? The stroke certification program is currently free. However, the NIH, American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association indicate that they may begin to charge a fee for the program in the near future.
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