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Course Summary
Individuals who have suffered a brain injury face many challenges following their injury, including physical, cognitive, and emotional consequences that can range from inconvenient to debilitating. Whether the brain injury is mild, moderate, or severe, patients rely on medical professionals to guide the recovery process and help them thrive in the aftermath of an injury.
This training gives primary care providers the knowledge and skills needed to better understand and support individuals who have experienced brain injury. It covers the different types of brain injuries, their causes, and the physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts they can have. By the end of the program, providers will be equipped to effectively collaborate with their patients to improve their quality of life.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and differentiate between the various types of brain injuries.
- Discuss signs, symptoms, and sequelae of brain injury in the physical, cognitive, and emotional domains.
- Identify processing dysfunctions that affect the cognitive, physical, emotional, and sleep categories.
- Acknowledge the long-term effects of brain injury on health, function, and well-being.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are physical health providers (e.g., Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) and other professionals who support or serve individuals related to physical and medical health.
Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Dr. Dilaawar (Danny) Mistry, MD, ATC, Primary Care Sports Medicine, National Team Physician, USA Swimming, Chair, Concussion Task Force, USA Swimming
- Cristina Sarmiento, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz
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