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Acquired Brain Injury – Virtual - AWD

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Course Title:  Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)  

Time & Date: 20/02/2024 09:30am-11:30am
Venue: Virtual - Teams

Course length 2-3 hours

This course is aimed at AWD providers supporting individuals with a brain injury which occurred after birth.

The course begins with identifying the different parts of the brain and their functions before discussing what effect this would have on the individual if this part of the brain becomes damaged.

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Introduction to the Brain

 

·         Identify the areas of the brain and describe their functions.

What is Acquired Brain Injury

 

·         What is Acquired Brain Injury?

·         Identify possible causes

·         Explain possible side effects of injuries to different parts of the brain.

·         List the categories into which the effects of ABIs fall.

·         Understand challenges with regard to cognitive and communication skills

·         Understand the physical impact an ABI can have

·         Understand emotional and psychological behaviours associated with ABI

Planning and Support

·         Identify the areas of a persons life that might change as a result of an ABI.

·         Understand the importance of effective planning when supporting a person with an ABI.

·         Understand what is meant by rehabilitation and what this involves.

·         Identify possible barriers to rehabilitation

·         Discuss ways to help people copy with everyday tasks

·         Identify the role of therapists

·         Care planning

 To reserve a space on this session please complete this booking form and return it to quality.innovation@essex.gov.uk