Course
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Elaine Enright
BSN, RN
Concussions are something that we generally associate as a hazard of playing sports such as football, boxing, MMA, etc. There are many misconceptions surrounding concussions, do I let my loved one sleep? How do I know if it is serious? The long-term impact of a concussion will vary from person to person, with some recovering without any residual effects, to others requiring therapeutic interventions.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology/Statistical Evidence
- Etiology/Causes
- Pathophysiology
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Repeated Concussions
- Recovery
- Common Misconceptions
- Patient Education
- 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 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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:
- List signs and symptoms of mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury.
- Discuss how mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury is diagnosed.
- Describe prevention strategies for mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement 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
Accreditations + 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
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.
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Course Expires on: August 07, 2027
Course Offering: #228