Care for the Caregivers of Individuals with TBI
Training Summary:This presentation briefly describes the role of the caregiver and issues surrounding caregiving for a loved one, along with a general overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Available resources are provided.
Training Objectives:
Participants will be:
Training Outline & Materials:
Training Credit:Continuing Education Units, or CEUs, are required by many professional licensing or certifying bodies. Therefore they are a valuable commodity to professionals who may be attending this Outreach and Education training. The application and approval of CEUs varies for each professional group and can require a great deal of documentation. For additional information on CEUs and Certificates of Attendance in connection with this training module, contact Maria Crowley at maria.crowley@rehab.alabama.gov or (205) 290-4590.
Training Objectives:
Participants will be:
- given information on the incidence and leading causes of TBI.
- given a definition of TBI and information on the different levels of
severity. - given information about the impact a TBI has on the physical, cognitive and
emotional functioning of the survivor and the caregiver. - provided with information on unpaid caregivers as it relates to caregiving
for a loved one. - given information about issues surrounding caregiving and ways to cope with
such issues. - given information on accessing the resources available in Alabama for
persons surviving brain injury and their care givers.
Training Outline & Materials:
- Training
Materials: Includes presentation information,
Evaluation Form and sign in sheet - PowerPoint
Presentation
Training Credit:Continuing Education Units, or CEUs, are required by many professional licensing or certifying bodies. Therefore they are a valuable commodity to professionals who may be attending this Outreach and Education training. The application and approval of CEUs varies for each professional group and can require a great deal of documentation. For additional information on CEUs and Certificates of Attendance in connection with this training module, contact Maria Crowley at maria.crowley@rehab.alabama.gov or (205) 290-4590.
