Traumatic Brain Injury: Introduction and Overview (NL0109A)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

Outline: 

• Introduction                        
• Testimonial - The Happiest of Happy Endings                        
• Epidemiology and the Nature of Traumatic Brain Injuries                        
• Concussion Management: Sequelae and Treatment of Mild TBI                        
• Rehabilitation of the Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury                        
• Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Medical and Physical Problems                        
• Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Cognitive Problems                        
• Post-acute/Chronic Sequelae: Emotional and Behavioral Problems                        
• TBI in the Elderly and Aging with TBI                        
• Living with TBI: Impact on the Survivor and Their Family                        
• Driving Issues after TBI                        
• VA TBI System of Care                        
• References

Course Objectives

1. Describe the epidemiology and the nature of Traumatic Brain Injuries


2. Discuss the sequuelae and guiding principles for treatment of Mild TBI


3. Discuss the common chronic cognitive problems affecting patients with moderate/severe TBI, including: (1) treatment options, education and compensatory strategies.


4. Describe the unique aspects of TBI epidemiology in the elderly.