Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for Family Caregivers

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This is a foundational course that helps caregivers understand brain injury, its diagnosis, and its physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural effects. It covers treatment, recovery, the caregiver’s role, and practical strategies to support a loved one while maintaining caregiver wellbeing.

12 Modules1 hour
$169$0
Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for Family Caregivers

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Describe the basic structure and function of the brain and explain how injury can affect different areas.
  • Differentiate between the main types of brain injury, including traumatic and acquired brain injuries.
  • Explain common methods used to diagnose brain injuries and interpret the purpose of key assessments.
  • Recognise the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural effects that may occur following a brain injury.
  • Identify treatment and rehabilitation approaches used to support recovery after brain injury.
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of family caregivers in supporting recovery, communication, and daily functioning.
  • Recognise psychosocial and psychological factors that can affect individuals with brain injury and their families.
  • Apply supportive caregiving strategies that promote safety, independence, wellbeing, and caregiver self-care.

Modules

Module 1

Understanding the Brain

Module 2

Introduction to Brain Injury

Module 3

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Emergency Care

Module 4

Behavioural Changes After Brain Injury

Module 5

Cognitive Changes Following Brain Injury

Module 6

Emotional Responses and Brain Injury

Module 7

Physical Impacts of Brain Injury

Module 8

Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Support

Module 9

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations

Module 10

Brain Function, Physiology, and Injury

Module 11

Diversity, Equity, and Intersectional Factors in Brain Injury

Module 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers brain injury recovery, caregiving, mental health, communication, relationships, aging, social participation, rehabilitation, advocacy, and strategies to support individuals with brain injury.

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for Family Caregivers course.

To register, sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com to access the course.

This course is designed for family caregivers, support workers, and healthcare professionals who provide care and support to individuals living with a brain injury.