Brain Injury 101 - External



E-Learning (Enduring Material)

Target Audience
RN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA

Instructional Level
Beginner

Program Summary
This introductory course provides an overview of an interdisciplinary Brain Injury (BI) program in an accute rehabilitation setting.  Through e-learning, participants will gain an understanding of BI sequelae through targeted assessment and interventions to maximize funcational outcomes.

Course Objectives
Anatomy of Brain Injury:  Connecting Injury to Function
1.  Identify the basic structures of the brain within the skull including the meningeal layers.
2.  Differentiate between the two hemispheres and the lobes of the brain.
3.  Recall the organization of the brain from simple to complex.
4.  Differentiate between traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries and types of hemorrhages.
5.  Recall primary, secondary, and tertiary events after brain injury.

Functional Neuroanatomy:  How the Structures Lead to Function or Dysfunction?
1.  Identify the hierarchy of cognition and how each level impacts function.
2.  Define perception and related changes after brain injury.
3.  Identify at least three deficits that can occur after brain injury.

Clinical Assessment Tools of Brain Injury
1. Recall prognostic indicators in the course of recovery.
2. Identify stage of recovery using the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale.
3. Describe the Glasgow Coma Scale.
4. Identify classifications of consciousness and methods to assess.

Interventions for Neurocognitive and Neurobehavioral Sequelae of Brain Injury
1. Identify common neurobehavioral, cognitive, and physical sequelae following brain injury.
2. Identify strategies for managing the cognitive and behavioral sequelae of brain injury.
3. Recall the role of the interdisciplinary team in the discharge planning process and reintegration into the community setting.

Program Faculty/Content Experts
Pamela Tamulevicius, MSR, CCC-SLP
Director of Business Development, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Course Schedule



Instructional Methods
• E-learning modules - Knowledge based information.
• Review Questions
• Case Studies
• Quiz

Course Fee:
$120 - Once you register you will receive a confirmation page that will include a link for payment.

Registration Information: 

  1. Please complete and submit the registration form below. 
  2. Submit payment via payment link that is listed on the registration confirmation page.
  3. After payment has been processed, you will receive an email with a link to access the curriculum within 72 hours.
Educational Information
PT:
This course has been approved by the California Physical Therapy Association for 2.0 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 2.0 contact hours. 
This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for 2.0 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the Arizona Physical Therapy Association for 2.0 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia for 2.0 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board for 2.0 contact  hours.
This course has been approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for 2.0 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 2.0 contact hours.

An application for 2.0 contact hours has been submitted to the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
An application for 2.0 contact hours has been submitted to the Virginia Physical Therapy Association.

RN:
Select Medical Specialty Hospital Division is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status does not imply endorsements by the Inpatient Rehabilitation Division of ANCC or any commercial products or services.
There is no commercial support for this activity.
This course designates 2.25 contact hours for nurses.

Requirements for successful completion:
Successful completion requires that the learner view all four (4) courses of the curriculum. The learner must complete all associated quizzes, complete the course exam with a minimum score of 80% and complete the curriculum evaluation. Upon successful completion of this activity, the learner will be issued or awarded a CE certificate. No partial credits will be awarded for this activity.

OT: 
Select Medical is an approved provider with the American Occupational Therapy Association.



Disclosure:
It is the policy of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Division to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its programs.  All faculty participating in this program have declared that they have nothing to disclose.  There is no  commercial support for this program.   

ADA Compliance Statement: 
In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabil-ities.  Please call 972-697-1241 with your requests.

Grievances:
If  you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please call 972-697-1241.  We will respond to you within 72 hours.

For further information, please contact Leslie Brady at lebrady@selectmedical.com


 

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