Acquired Brain Injury Awareness

The Acquired Brain Injury Awareness is a half-day course suitable for all staff within care and support.

Course Length. 3.5 Hours

Introduction

This course is suitable for support workers who support individuals with an acquired brain injury. It considers the different causes of ABIs, possible related behaviours and physical changes and how to support the individual.

Course Contents

Brain anatomy
Hemispheres, lobes and their functions
Primary causes of Acquired Brain Injuries
Assessing Brain Injury Severity
Post Traumatic Amnesia
Unconsciousness
Glasgow Coma Scale
Physical Effects of Acquired Brain Injury
Cognitive Effects of Acquired Brain Injury
Emotional and Behavioural Effects of Acquired Brain Injury
Supporting a person with an Acquired Brain Injury

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.