Understanding Brain Injury

Gain A Greater Awareness For Living And Working With People You Care For

Created by: CEADDAONLINE DebC
Consultant OT & Accredited Healthcare Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Identify the main parts of the brain that control daily functions
• Understand how brain injury can effect our thoughts, behaviours and understanding
• Recognize physical signs and symptoms impacted by brain injury
• Learn practical ways of managing day to day problems
• Educate others about the key areas in supporting a brain injured person
• Rebuild a better future by understanding adjustments and adaptations that can be used

Requirements

• No prior knowledge is assumed but a willingness to learn is essential!
• Access to a PC, tablet or mobile device to particpate in the course
• A printer might be handy for downloadable supporting PDF documents
• A desire to try out and put into practice the learnings gained from the teaching

Target audience

• Has someone you care about suffered brain injury?
• Are you finding it difficult to know how best to help them?
• Can't quite understand what is causing the physical symptoms or behaviour?
• Struggling to cope with day to day activities?
• Is life now more demanding and tiresome for everyone?
• Are there significant changes in engagement, independence and relationships?
• Want to learn practical solutions to improve quality of life for you and them?
• This course is aimed at students, carers and support workers wanting to expand their own knowledge and experience
• Healthcare companies and their staff wanting to ensure consistent high quality care
• Therapists or healthcare workers as part of ongoing professional development and learning