Course Code: REL-BHC-0-MHECCA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall what a concussion is, how they are diagnosed, and the most common causes of concussions among youth.
Identify the immediate and long-term impact of concussion injuries among youth, including post-concussion syndrome, second impact syndrome, and repeated concussions.
Explain appropriate interventions to apply when working with post-concussed youth in a variety of contexts.
Recall what a concussion is, how they are diagnosed, and the most common causes of concussions among youth.
Identify the immediate and long-term impact of concussion injuries among youth, including post-concussion syndrome, second impact syndrome, and repeated concussions.
Explain appropriate interventions to apply when working with post-concussed youth in a variety of contexts.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Concussion
What is a Concussion?
Types of Brain Injuries
Red Flags to Look for in Youth Post-Concussion
Diagnosing Concussions
Identifying Pre-Existing Behavioral and Psychological Conditions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Multidimensional Effects of Concussion
Multidimensional Effects
Long-Term Effects of Concussion
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), and Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions for Concussion
Interventions for Youth
Assessment and Monitoring
Collaborative Care
Mental Health Interventions
School-Based Interventions
Pharmacological Treatment
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Reviewer: Dr. Jennifer Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dr. Jennifer Reynolds is a dual Ph.D., APA trained, Neuropsychologist, with over 11 years of experience in private practice in Austin, Texas. She is also the founder and CEO of the Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapeutic Center of Austin, LLC. Dr. Reynolds' neuropsychological research on executive functioning, IQ, and emotional intelligence was recently published in the Journal of Psychiatry. Dr. Reynolds is a member of over 11 honor societies and was recently named Distinguished Doctor in the field of Neuropsychology by the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals.
Writer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Intermediate level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.