967 — Selected Studies in Acquired Brain Injury, 12 Weeks

Learners

Health care professionals working in hospital and community based ABI programs, case managers, insurance adjusters, legal assistants, patient advocates.

Content

This interprofessional course exposes students to selected topics in acquired brain injury in order to help them develop skills in the management of complex clinical, social and re-integration issues faced by survivors of acquired brain injury.  Areas Covered:

• Rehabilitation paradigms
• Cognitive and behavioral sequelae of ABI
• Principles of functional and collaborative rehabilitation
• Mild brain injury
• Slowto recover patients
• Long term living and quality of life
• Behavioural assessment and management
• Teaching and rapport building
• ABI and mental health
• Psychotherapy and ABI
• The child and adolescent’s brain
• Power and empowerment in rehabilitation

Objectives

• To increase understanding of the interplay of physiological, behavioural and medical components as they relate to managing the sequelae of acquired brain injuries
• To further develop skills in the assessment and evaluation of complex clinical issues that include formulating questions, conducting assessments, and collecting, analyzing and evaluating data
• To further develop skills in identifying and operationalizing goals that are relevant to the client and family
• To increase awareness of ethical and decision-making considerations inherent in clinical practice

Format

A mix of formal presentations from guest lecturers, selected readings, and small group work with faculty who will facilitate discussion and problem solving.

Evaluation

Case studies, presentations, final written assignment, weekly participation, and self-assessment.