Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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Course Duration: 35 mins
Accessible for: 31 days

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In this course, you will learn what an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is, explore the different causes, and identify risk factors for ABI. Next, you’ll learn about brain anatomy, identifying brain regions and specific areas of the brain that link to important skills for daily living such as memory, communication, and movement. You’ll discover how ABI can impact a person in all areas of their life. Lastly, you’ll learn how medical and allied health teams work collaboratively with participants with ABI to implement supports, and discover how you as a Disability Support Professional can provide important practical and emotional support.

After this lesson you will be able to:

  1. Know what an ABI is, its causes and common risk factors
  2. Understand brain anatomy and how an ABI can impact a person’s functioning in daily life
  3. Understand the role of Disability Support Professionals as part of the wider team supporting a person with ABI
  • E-learn (35min)
  • 3 resources:
    • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Strategies for Support
    • Allied Health Professions Australia Website
    • Resources and Support for Participants
  • Certificate of completion

3 reviews for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

  1. NGOadmin –

    Easy to understand, presented well and in a timely manner so as to take in everything that was being said. Thank you – Linda

  2. Justain Sombrio –

    – Carmina

  3. Justain Sombrio –

    – Zoya

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