A course suitable for anyone who cares for or supports someone with an acquired brain injury. This is an in-depth course initially providing an overall awareness of brain injury, including the anatomy and physiology of the brain before delving into traumatic brain injury awareness.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Explain what an acquired brain injury is (ABI)
• Explain what a traumatic brain injury is (TBI)
• Identify what causes an ABI or TBI
• Describe the symptoms and effects of having a brain injury
• Describe how a brain injury can impact on behaviour and personality
• Describe the physical and sensory changes from having a brain injury
• Explain the anatomy and the functions of the brain
• Describe the different classifications of TBI
• Identify the signs and symptoms of a TBI
• Explain what it means to be concussed and the GCS levels
• Describe how brain injuries are diagnosed and treated
• Discuss the long-term care and rehabilitation involved in a brain injury
• Access further information and advice on brain injuries