Family and Caregiver Education in TBI Recovery

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Sadia A MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC

Course Overview

This course is an overview of family and caregiver education in traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery. This course will provide an overview of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods used to aid in TBI recovery. Learners will explore the purpose of pharmacological methods, non-pharmacological methods, and ways to assess caregiver education and knowledge in TBI recovery care. This course is for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Defining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  3. Defining TBI Recovery Paths
  4. Common TBI Recovery Medications
  5. Physical Therapy
  6. Speech Therapy
  7. Psychotherapy
  8. Nursing Considerations
  9. Research Findings
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of TBIs
  2. List alternatives to medication use for the management of TBI sequelae
  3. Discuss recommendations for TBI recovery in outpatient, non-clinical settings

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. 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.