Alabama Traumatic Brain Injury Foundation Training Module
TBI and Seniors
This presentation briefly describes the incidence, prevalence, causes and basic effects of brain injury on seniors, along with a general overview of traumatic brain injury. Prevention of falls and available resources are discussed.
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:
- provided with an explanation of traumatic brain injury, as well as causes, effects, and prevalence.
- familiarized with the incidence, prevalence and causes of traumatic brain injury in seniors.
- familiarize with the mechanism of brain injury and its effects on seniors.
- provided with methods for preventing brain injury and falls in seniors.
- given information on accessing the resources available in Alabama and nation-wide for working with persons surviving traumatic brain injury and their caregivers.
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.
