Course Title: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Course length
2 Hours
Maximum number to attend
20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course
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.