Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

120-240 minutes (10 minute break required every 90 mins)

Description

This training module examines mechanisms of blast-related TBI and the signs, symptoms, severity levels, and rates of TBI in the military population. Recommendations for managing or treating mild TBI are covered, plus an overview of neuropsychological screenings and tests used to assess for TBI in and out of theater TBI. This training module also addresses the overlap between TBI and PTSD, care coordination strategies, and resources and services available to patients in the military with TBI and their families.

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Outline

  1. Overview and definition of TBI

    1. Signs, symptoms and severity levels of TBI

    2. Overlap with PTSD

    3. Mechanisms of injury related to blasts

    4. Rates of TBI in OIF and OEF service members

    5. Mission of DVBIC with respect to TBI in the military

  2. Mild TBI

    1. Recommendations for treating/managing mild TBI in theater

    2. Recommendation for treating/managing mild TBI in garrison

  3. Moderate and Severe TBI

    1. Procedures and services to treat moderate and severe TBI in theater

    2. Procedures and services to treat moderate and severe TBI in garrison

  4. Neuropsychological testing for TBI in military personnel

    1. Batteries/instruments used in theater

    2. Batteries/instruments used in garrison pre and post deployment

  5. TBI care coordination in military personnel

  6. Resources for military personnel with TBI and their families

Learning Objectives:

  1. To recognize signs, symptoms, and levels of blast-related TBI.

  2. To become more aware of current military guidelines for addressing mild TBI.

  3. To become more familiar with neuropsychological screenings and tests for TBI being used by the military.

  4. To become more knowledgeable of ways to coordinate care for patients in the military with TBI as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care.

  5. To identify resources available to patients in the military with TBI and their families.

Notes

Often DVBIC staff gives this lecture, many of whom are neuropsychologists who can speak to neurobiology and testing.

*Continuing education credits are available for this course. Fees may apply.

CDP Training Request Form.