Concussion, Coma, and Cognitive Rehabilitation: The Spectrum of Care After Traumatic Brain Injury
CMSD 4230
3 hours
Concussion, Coma, and Cognitive Rehabilitation: The Spectrum of Care After Traumatic Brain Injury
Course Description
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion, including injury
mechanisms, demographic aspects, symptom management, and
cognitive rehabilitation. Designed to present an introduction to
TBI and factors related to recovery, with a particular focus on
return to work and educational settings after injury. Open to
juniors and seniors.
Athena Title
Concussion and Cog Rehab
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function of each lobe of the brain relative to various aspects of cognition.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify mechanisms of damage and recovery related to TBI and concussion.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe concussion effects and explain how those effects may interact.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to explain various aspects of cognition, including attention, memory, and executive functioning.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to recognize various methods, tools, and resources for assessment and treatment of concussion, TBI, and disorders of attention, memory, and executive functioning.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of differences between the research base and mass media representations of concussion, brain injury, and cognitive impairments.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to explain how professionals can collaborate to support individuals with concussion and brain injury as they return to productivity.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe principles of collaboration among allied professionals, clients, and families in clinical practice.
By the successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply principles of self-regulation to learning and management of concussion and TBI effects.
