Family and Caregiver Education in TBI Recovery

Course Overview

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. Upcoming Research
10. Conclusion

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.

In this course, we will discuss Family and Caregiver Education in TBI Recovery. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

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

Target Audience

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

Requirement 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

Accreditations + Approvals

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.