Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Course Outline

1. Brain science and traumatic brain injury pathology

An introduction to the brain and brain anatomy with a focus on the biomechanics of a traumatic brain injury. This module will show you what a brain injury is and the difference between primary and secondary injury.

2. Traumatic brain injury from mild to severe

Explores the different types of traumatic brain injury from concussion to severe, and discusses symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis. This module will look at the link between brain injury, cognition and behaviour

3. Traumatic brain injury across the lifespan

A traumatic brain injury can happen at any stage of your life. In this module we look at how traumatic brain injury affects different age groups from babies to older adults.

4. Life after traumatic brain injury

How can we live with a traumatic brain injury? This module will look at impairments and outcomes as well as life for other family members and personal coping styles