Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion - Streaming Video - 6 Hours (w/Home-study Exam)

Lists the brain structures that are most vulnerable to traumatic injury. Outlines the major mechanisms of action causing brain damage after TBI. Describes the major risk factors for TBI and key preventive strategies. Outlines the assessment and management strategies for athletes who sustain concussions. Lists the main etiology, symptoms, and stages of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Discusses the common clinical problems seen in patients with TBI, form ICU care to outpatient rehabilitation. Discusses how the information from this course can be utilized by nurses, mental health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and other health professionals to improve patient care outcomes.

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Part 1

Brain Structure & Function: Vulnerabilities To Head Trauma

The Five Major Brain Functions: Critical Abilities in the Frontal Lobes
Major Brain Structures and Neuron Pathways Vulnerable to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Glial Cells: The Fragile Targets of TBI

The Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Rotational Forces: The Major Mechanism of Brain Damage from TBIs
Blunt Force Injuries of TBI: Traumatic Axonal Shearing, Contusion, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Cerebrovascular Events
Penetrating TBI: From Phineas Gage to Gabrielle Giffords
Blast TBIs: Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan
Delayed Secondary Injuries: Deadly Aftereffects

TBI: The “Silent Epidemic”

The History of TBI: From 4,500 Years Ago in Egypt to Present Day
Classifications of TBI: TBI vs. Concussion
Who’s at Risk for Injury and Why: Age, Sex/Gender, Falls, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Assaults, and Sports
Avoiding Trauma: Strategies for the Primary Prevention of TBIs

TBI: Risks, Diagnosis, & Prognosis

TBI: Recognizing Vulnerable Groups
Mild, Moderate, and Severe TBI: Clinical Presentations and Outcomes
Early Predictors of Functional Outcome: Depth and Duration of Coma, Post-Traumatic Amnesia, and Persistent Vegetative State

Part 2

Moderate to Severe TBI: Presentation, Treatment, & Prognosis

Factors Affecting Recovery: Pre-Injury Status, Specifics of Injury, and Post-Injury Course
Post-Injury Sequelae in Children & Adults: Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Impairments
Diverse and Complicated Outcomes from Moderate-to-Severe TBI
Frontal Lobe Syndrome: Long-Term Consequences
From the ICU to the Rehabilitation Hospital: Treatment Approaches
Long-Term Considerations: Challenges in Outpatient Rehabilitation and Supported Living

Mild TBI & Concussion

What Is a Concussion? Mild TBI Diagnostic Criteria and Epidemiology
After a Concussion: Patterns of Recovery. The “Second Impact Syndrome”
“Post-Concussion Syndrome”: Confusion and Debate
Contact Sports and Concussions: Football, Helmets, Policies, and Practices

Multiple Mild TBIs & Dementia: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

History of an Illness: From Dementia Pugilistica (Punchdrunk Dementia) to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Multiple Subclinical Concussions: A Path to Delayed Dementia
Does CTE Begin with Youth Football? The Clinical Course of CTE
TBI in Young People: The Potential Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Learning Objectives

List the brain structures that are most vulnerable to traumatic injury.
Outline the major mechanisms of action causing brain damage after TBI.
Describe the major risk factors for TBI and key preventive strategies.
Outline the assessment and management strategies for athletes who sustain concussions.
List the main etiology, symptoms, and stages of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Discuss the common clinical problems seen in patients with TBI, form ICU care to outpatient rehabilitation.
Discuss how the information from this course can be utilized by nurses, mental health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and other health professionals to improve patient care outcomes.

Products specifications

Instructor	M. Howard, Ph.D.
Contact Hours:	6
More Information About This Course:	Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion Accreditation PDF

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