Acquired Brain Injuries
£20 + VAT
This Acquired Brain Injuries course aims to give you an understanding of what an acquired brain injury is, how they are diagnosed, as well as how acquired brain injuries can occur and the impacts that it can have on the individual and the individuals family. You will also learn how acquired brain injuries are treated and the legal and financial aspects of living with an acquired brain injury.
Get started immediately
Start immediately
Fully accredited
Posted certificate
Guaranteed pass
All about this Acquired Brain Injuries Course
In this acquired brain injuries course, you will gain detailed knowledge and understanding of what an acquired brain injury is and the diagnosis and treatment process. This course is suitable for those working in a care environment who may be caring for someone with an acquired brain injury, as well as friends and family of someone living with an acquired brain injury. At the end of the course you should feel more equipped to help support the person living with an acquired brain injury.
At the start of the course you will be introduced to the structure of the brain and how it functions, as well as statistics on acquired brain injuries in adults and children. You will then learn the complications and conditions that cause acquired brain injuries, as well as the risk factors for these causes and the course will outline the presenting symptoms. You will also gain an understanding of the impacts of an acquired brain injury.
You will also explore how the ongoing effects of an acquired brain injury can be helped with rehabilitation from a multidisciplinary team. The course will finish by covering how family and close friends can support someone with an acquired brain injury, as well as covering the legal and financial aspects of living with an acquired brain injury. Links to support websites for the individual, their family and those working in healthcare are also included.
Important terminology will be put in bold throughout the course.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Acquired Brain Injuries
In the first unit of the acquired brain injuries course, you will focus on building a foundation of knowledge about the brain and acquired brain injuries.
Types of Acquired Brain Injuries
In this unit you will look at the causes of acquired brain injuries more closely, including medical conditions, risk factors and signs and symptoms.
Effects of Acquired Brain Injury
You will explore the effects of acquired brain injury on an individual, including short term and long term effects/impacts.
Treatment for Acquired Brain Injury
This unit will cover how an acquired brain injury is treated both at initial presentation and as a chronic condition, this unit will also explore how to plan for and manage the effects on lifestyle factors, such as education, work and socialising.
Supporting Someone with an Acquired Brain Injury
In the final unit of the acquired brain injuries course, you will explore how to support someone with an acquired brain injury and what support is available to those caring for them.
Reviews for this Acquired Brain Injuries course
Simple Training
Straightforward design - Work through our user-friendly courses without any hassle.
Accessible learning - Simple course sections which have clear voiceover included.
Login from anywhere - Access your course through our site on any device, from anywhere.
Immediate Certificates
Start immediately - Simply purchase your course and access everything right away.
Unlimited attempts - Work through your course as quickly as you like and have unlimited attempts at the quiz.
Certificates available instantly - As soon as you finish your final quiz, download your PDF certificate right away.
CPD certified
Established in 1996, the CPD certification Service work with a variety of colleges, universities and training providers to uphold quality provision in professional development. All of our courses are fully CPD Certified through the largest organisation for continuous professional development in the UK - the CPD Certification Service. This means that each course is thoroughly checked to meet exacting standards and ensures that CPD points are awarded upon completion.
Skills for Care endorsed
One of the most recognisable care brands in the UK, Skills for Care provides best practice guidance throughout the care sector. Skills for Care are renowned for strong leadership within the industry and carry out detailed research to ensure that care workers are able to continually reach high standards of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Acquired Brain Injuries course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Acquired Brain Injuries course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
Happy customers are what we're all about!
"From rolling out our new essential training package for staff up and down the country to assisting with ongoing training needs, the team at CPD Online have been responsive, efficient, and helpful every step of the way."
Dan King
Host Students
"Friendly, amenable staff who provide a prompt and efficient 5 star service, would definitely recommend this company."
Christina Conner
St John’s Hospice
"We have used CPD online for a while now, the courses are great and the cost is too! CPD helps us to ensure our employees are trained in specific areas, whilst giving the student the flexibility of learning at their own pace."
Rachel Priest
Kloeckner Metals
