Aggression and Impulsive Behaviors after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Contact Hours: 1
What's included?
Course Overview
Many changes occur after a Not everyone will experience the same changes. It is often said that if one has seen one brain injury, one has only seen one brain injury because they are not all the same. Among the most challenging changes that can occur, those of a cognitive and behavioral nature can be difficult for healthcare providers and families to manage.
This course introduces the reader to the etiology and neurological changes of TBI while also discussing the complex relationship between TBIs and aggressive and impulsive behaviors. Additionally, there will be an explanation of why aggression and impulsivity can present themselves and strategies to keep the patient, provider, and others safe from harm in an inpatient setting.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types of Brain Injuries
- Etiology and Causes of TBI
- Neurological Changes after TBI
- Signs and Symptoms of TBI
- Common Triggers
- Creating a Safe Therapeutic Environment
- Strategies for Behavior De-escalation
- Family Education
- Resources
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Distinguish between the types of brain injuries
- Discuss the differences among the recovery stages
- Describe the causes and changes of TBIs
- Identify common signs, symptoms, and triggers
- Explain the components of a therapeutic environment
- Recall proper strategies for behavior de-escalation
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
