Fall-Related Brain Injury-1.5 Contact Hours

Fall-Related Brain Injury in Older Adults: Focus on Prevention- Discuss the prevalence and incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to falls in older adults. Describe the impact of fall-related TBIs on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Describe age-related changes that increase risk for falls/TBI in older adults. Describe the types of traumatic brain injuries that may occur secondary to a fall. Identify common fall related risk factors. Describe methods of identifying signs/symptoms related to TBI. Discuss evidence-based interventions in managing older adults following TBI.

1.5 Free Contact Hours for Physical Therapists

Expires 12/31/13

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Rehabilitation & Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury- Discuss the characteristics of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Explain the treatment of a person with TBI. Identify immediate post-injury complications and long-term disabilities of TBI. Explain the rehabilitation needed for the TBI patient. Review methods for prevention of TBI.
 
1.0 Contact Hours for Physical Therapy

Expires 1/10/12