Spinal Injury Awareness

Course Title:  Spinal Injury Awareness

Course length 3 hours 

Maximum number to attend 12 

This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care.  The course will increase knowledge and raise awareness of spinal injuries, including defining terminology and understanding the different challenge associated with spinal injuries.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Spinal Injury Awareness

Basic anatomy and physiology of the spine

Overview of spinal injuries including spinal shock

Understand what is meant by the terms tetraplegia and paraplegia

Understand the differences between complete and incomplete spinal injury

Autonomic Dysreflexia

What is Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)

The mechanisms of AD

What are the signs of symptoms of AD

What are the causes and triggers of AD

Possible complications for the individuals with AD

Treatment for AD

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