Traumatic Brain Injury - Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery in Diverse Populations (NA2575)
Author(s): Department of Health and Human Services
Pre-Approved for: ACM, CCLCP, CCM, CDMS, CE Broker Provider, CLCP, CMCPS, COHN/COHN-S, CRCC, CVE, CVRP, Delaware BON, MSCC, RNs
Credit Hours: 12
CCM Credit Hours: 6
CDMS Credit Hours: 6
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
Course Objectives
- Distinguish between primary and secondary mechanisms of traumatic brain injury and understand how these processes inform clinical decision-making across mild, moderate, and severe cases.
- Apply evidence-based assessment strategies using standardized clinical tools, advanced neuroimaging, and biomarkers in alignment with current U.S. guidelines.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that integrate acute management and long-term rehabilitation strategies to optimize recovery.
- Recognize and address the unique clinical considerations involved in treating TBI in diverse populations, including pediatric patients, older adults, athletes, and military personnel.
- Analyze prognostic indicators to better anticipate recovery trajectories and support patient and family counseling regarding expected outcomes.
- Incorporate emerging research findings and novel technologies into clinical practice to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of TBI.
Course Outline
- Section 1: Introduction and Epidemiology
Establishes the scope of TBI as a public health issue, including current trends, classification systems, and the societal and economic burden of injury.
- Section 2: Pathophysiology of TBI
Explores the biological processes underlying TBI, with emphasis on primary versus secondary injury mechanisms and the neurometabolic cascade.
- Section 3: Clinical Assessment and Classification
Covers standardized evaluation protocols, severity classification tools, and population-specific considerations in the diagnostic process.
- Section 4: Diagnostic Tools and Technologies
Examines current and emerging modalities such as neuroimaging, biomarkers, and neuropsychological assessments for accurate diagnosis and monitoring.
- Section 5: Acute Management Strategies
Details evidence-based interventions from pre-hospital care to critical care settings, including medical and surgical approaches.
- Section 6: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Outlines rehabilitation strategies across cognitive, physical, and psychosocial domains, emphasizing interdisciplinary care to support long-term outcomes.
- Section 7: Prognosis and Long-Term Outcomes
Reviews factors influencing recovery, common complications, and tools used to evaluate functional outcomes and quality of life post-TBI.
- Section 8: Special Populations
Discusses clinical nuances in managing TBI among children, older adults, military personnel, and athletes, including sports-related concussion protocols.
- Section 9: Emerging Research and Innovations
Highlights advancements in TBI research, including novel diagnostic techniques, therapeutic breakthroughs, and evolving prevention strategies.
- Section 10: Integrative Approaches to Care
Concludes with a synthesis of course content, reinforcing the importance of evidence-based, multidisciplinary care in improving TBI outcomes.