DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- Identify basic brain anatomy and describe the functions of each region of the brain.
- Differentiate between traumatic brain injuries and non-traumatic brain injuries.
- Explain the classifications of brain injuries and describe the characteristics of mild, moderate, and severe brain injuries.
- Define different types of brain injuries.
- Discuss various treatment options for brain injuries.
- Describe suggested methods for prevention of TBIs.
Course is approved for 5.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category A
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
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