Acquired Brain Injuries
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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.
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Course Description
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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.
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- 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
- Unit 1 – 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.
- Unit 2 – 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.
- Unit 3 – 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.
- Unit 4 – 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.
- Unit 5 – 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.
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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 the course take to complete?
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 completing this Acquired Brain Injuries 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.
RoSPA assured training course
This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
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