Foundations of Brain Injury E-Course

The Foundations of Brain Injury for Health Care Professionals

This introductory course is designed for health care workers (or any individuals) who wish to strengthen their knowledge of brain injury. Topics include effects of brain injury; managing challenging behaviours; and intersectionalities. Only $65+HST

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Course modules

1. Welcome
2. Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Cerebrum
3. The Limbic System
4. The Cerebellum
5. The Brainstem
6. Conclusion & References
7. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Traumatic brain injury
3. Concussion
4. Non-traumatic brain injury
5. The invisible nature of brain injury & What not to say
6. Conclusion & References
7. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Initial diagnosis & Assessment
3. Rehabilitation & Treatment
4. Supporting individuals with brain injury through diagnosis & rehabilitation
5. Conclusion & References
6. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Behavioural effects
3. Cognitive effects
4. Emotional effects
5. Physical effects
6. Examples of methods of support for individuals experiencing the effects of brain injury
7. Conclusion & References
8. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Self-identity & The new normal
3. Relationships
4. Socializing
5. Mental health
6. Age & brain injury
7. Biological sex & gender
8. Returning to work
9. Conclusion & References
10. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Behavioural influences & Antecedents
3. Examples of challenging behaviours
4. Coping methods for challenging behaviours
5. Coping methods for challenging behaviours to share with individuals with brain injury
6. Conclusion & References
7. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. The principles of person-centred care
3. Cultural intelligence
4. Communication & Accessibility
5. Conclusion & References
6. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is compassion fatigue?
3. Resilience in the health care sector
4. Conclusion & References
5. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. The role of family caregivers
3. Supporting family caregivers
4. Conclusion & References
5. Knowledge Quiz
1. Introduction
2. Discrimination
3. Homelessness & Lack of appropriate/affordable housing
4. Intimate partner violence (IPV)
5. Incarceration & The criminal justice system
6. Substance use
7. Conclusion & References
8. Knowledge Quiz

Course details

71 lessons
$65.00 + HST

About This Course

Made for Learners

This course is designed for health care professionals - but it's meant for anyone that wants to build their foundational knowledge of brain injury.
Expert Information, Your Pace

This asynchronous course allows you to engage with the expert, evidence-based information on your schedule. You'll have access for two years after you first register.
Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to download and share a certificate with your professional network.

Testimonials

“This e-learning course is excellent and should be completed by anyone working in a community setting as you never know if the person you are working with has an acquired brain injury.”

Foundations E-course Student

“Loved the Foundations of Brain Injury E-course. The topics were laid out well and easy to follow. The short exams helped with learning the information and the combination of written text and videos kept it interesting. A must do course for anyone involved with brain injury.”

Foundations E-Course Student

“This was a fantastic course. I've spend the last couple of months updating my continuing education, and I haven't any other course to be as comprehensive as this. I love that this course doesn't only talk about the medical model of care, but also incorporate discussed on the social determinants of health. And I especially, enjoyed seeing patient accounts first hand. This was really informative, and the information I learned about IPV within this course will comes in handy in my career.”

Foundations E-Course Student

“Thank-you Brain Injury Canada for putting together this cost-effective self-paced course. I would recommend this for individuals, caregivers and support networks.”

Foundations E-Course Student

“This course covered all material I expected it to and more! It allowed me to explore brain injuries generally and then expand my knowledge in to recovery and the intersectionality of brain injury.”

Foundations E-Course Student

“This was by far the most practical course for working with individuals with brain injuries. It is helpful information that you can share with families because many have not kept up if the BI occurred a long time ago. The cost of the course is far less than any of its counterparts in the industry of senior care.”

Foundations E-Course Student