Traumatic Brain Injury by Luria Neuroscience Institute
Description:
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a highly prevalent condition sometimes referred to as a “silent epidemic.” In this webinar we will review various types of TBI (closed, open, blast); various causes and unique characteristics of motor vehicle accidents, workplace-related, military and sports TBI; various mechanisms of TBI (diffuse axonal injury, contre-coup, neurometabolic cascade); cognitive characteristics (particularly executive and memory impairment); recovery from TBI and long-term outcomes; and forensic issues commonly associated with TBI.
This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the types of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Explain the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
List the multiple possible courses of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Explain the cognitive characteristics of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
About the Presenter:
Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP., a clinical neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, and Diplomate of The American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology. His critically acclaimed and bestselling books have been translated into 24 languages.
Location:
Live Webinar
December 11, 2022 @ 1:00pm to 4:15pm EDT
Credits:
3 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Please email Luria Neuroscience Institute (info@lninstitute.org) to request your cancellation.
Grievances Policy:
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please email us with your written grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ADA Assistance:
This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact us if special accommodation is required.
Conflict of Interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.