Acquired Brain Injury

Course Title:  Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) 

Course length

3 Hours

Maximum number to attend –

Up to 12 delegates

This course is aimed at all staff supporting individuals with a brain injury which occurred after birth.

The course begins with identifying the different parts of the brain and their functions before discussing what effect this would have on the individual if this part of the brain becomes damaged.

Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria

Introduction to the Brain

Identify the areas of the brain and describe their functions.

What is Acquired Brain Injury

What is Acquired Brain Injury?

Identify possible causes

Explain possible side effects of injuries to different parts of the brain.

List the categories into which the effects of ABIs fall.

Understand challenges with regard to cognitive and communication skills

Understand the physical impact an ABI can have

Understand emotional and psychological behaviours associated with ABI

Planning and Support

Identify the areas of a person’s life that might change as a result of an ABI.

Understand the importance of effective planning when supporting a person with an ABI.

Understand what is meant by rehabilitation and what this involves.

Identify possible barriers to rehabilitation

Discuss ways to help people copy with everyday tasks

Identify the role of therapists

Care planning

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer.  Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.