Foundations in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

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1. How to Navigate this Course
2. Welcome Presentation
3. Course Syllabus
4. Course Learning Objectives
5. Getting Help
6. Occupational Therapy Practice
7. Unit 1 Presentation Script
1. Learning Objectives
2. What is a Brain Injury?
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3. What is a Brain Injury Learning Check
4. Symptoms of Brain Injury
5. How Does the Brain Work?
6. How does the Brain Work? Neuroanatomy Links
7. How Does the Brain Work Learning Check
8. Experiential Learning 1: Sensory Activity
9. Experiential Learning 1: Sensory Activity: Anticipatory Exercise
10. Activity 1: Learning about Neuroendocrine Function and Hormones
11. Activity 1: Learning about Neuroendocrine Function and Hormones (Self-Reflection)
12. Experiential Learning 1: Sensory Activity: Self-Reflection
13. Neuroendocrine Function Learning Check
14. Unit 2 Lecture Scripts
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Learning Check
4. Assessment
5. Assessment Learning Check
6. Activity 1: Brain Injury Guidelines Resource
7. Activity 1: Brain Injury Guidelines Resource Activity Self-Reflection
8. Activity 2: Create a Rehabilitation Plan
9. Activity 2: How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook (PDF)
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10. Activity 2: Create a Rehabilitation Plan Self-Reflection
11. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
12. Unit 3 Lecture Scripts
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction to Lifestyle Changes: Why is This Important?
3. Lifestyle Changes Learning Check
4. Nutrition and the Brain
5. Experiential Learning: The Brain and Nutrition Worksheet
6. Nutrition and the Brain Learning Check
7. Fitness and the Brain
  FREE PREVIEW
8. Experiential Learning: The Brain and Fitness Worksheet
9. Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test and Return to Activity
10. Fitness and the Brain Learning Check
11. Balancing the ANS
12. Experiential Learning: Balancing the ANS Worksheet
13. Balancing the ANS Learning Check
14. Sleep and the Brain
15. Experiential Learning: Sleep and the Brain Worksheet
16. Sleep and the Brain Learning Check
17. Experiential Learning: Self-Reflection
18. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
19. Unit 4 Lecture Scripts
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment 1: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. Reading Assignment 2: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
4. Foundational Cognitive and Perceptual Functions Case Studies
5. Strategy Application to Motor Recovery
6. Foundational Cognitive and Perceptual Functions Learning Check
7. Activity 1: Awareness -Building Exercise
8. Activity 1: Awareness-Building Exercise Case Study Introduction
9. Activity 1: Anticipatory Video
10. Activity 1: Awareness -Building Exercise Aniticpatory Video (Self-Reflection)
11. Activity 1: Reflective Video
12. Activity 1: Awareness -Building Exercise Reflective Video (Self-Reflection)
13. Vision and Vestibular and Motor Function
14. Activity 2: Understanding the Impact of Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Function Deficits: Vision Video
15. Activity 2: Understanding the Impact of Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Function Deficits (Administer the VOMS)
16. Activity 2: Understanding the Impact of Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Function Deficits (Self-Reflection)
17. Headache Management
18. Activity 3: Managing Headaches
19. Activity 3: Managing Headaches (Self-Reflection)
20. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
21. Unit 5 Lecture Scripts
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment 1: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. Reading Assignment 2: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
4. Reading Assignment 3: Jeff and Don Case Studies (Use if Needed for Rehabilitation Plans)
5. Executive Function, Behavioural Management, and Social Case Studies
6. Executive Function and Behaviour Learning Check
7. Activity 1: Supporting Executive Function (Menu Task)
8. Activity 1: Supporting Executive Function (Sample Menu for Modification)
9. Activity 1: Supporting Executive Function (Menu Task) (Self-Reflection)
10. Activity 1: Supporting Executive Function (Menu Task) (Example Takeout Order Rehabilitation Plan and Menu)
11. Activity 2: Create a Behavioural Management Plan
12. Activity 2: Create a Behavioural Management Plan (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
13. Activity 2: Create a Behavioural Management Plan (Self-Reflection)
14. Mental Health Support
15. Mental Health Learning Check
16. Experiential Learning: Where Does Anxiety Come From and how do we Manage it? Worksheet
17. Experiential Learning: Strategies to Manage Cortical Anxiety and Depression Worksheet
18. Experiential Learning: How Do Thoughts Impact the Brain? Worksheet
19. Experiential Learning: Self-Reflection
20. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
21. Unit 6 Lecture Scripts
1. Learning Objectives
2. Interventions and Strategies for use in the Hosptial...and Planning for Home
3. Interventions and Strategies for use in the Hosptial...and Planning for Home Learning Check
4. Activity 1: Planning for Discharge
5. Activity 1: Planning for Discharge (Self-Reflection)
6. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
7. Unit 7 Lecture Script
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. In-Home Case Studies
4. Home-based Intervention Learning Check
5. Activity 1: Home Safety
6. Activity 1: Home Safety Workbook
7. Activity 1: Home Safety (Self-Reflection)
8. Activity 2: Create a Meal Preparation Rehabilitation Plan
9. Activity 2: Create a Meal Preparation Rehabilitation Plan (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
10. Activity 2: Create a Meal Preparation Rehabilitation Plan (Self-Reflection)
11. Activity 3: Create a Housekeeping Routine Rehabilitation Plan
12. Activity 3: Create a Housekeeping Routine Rehabilitation Plan (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
13. Activity 3: Create a Housekeeping Routine Rehabilitation Plan (Self-Reflection)
14. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
15. Unit 8 Lecture Script
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. Community-based Intervention Considerations and Case Examples
4. Community-Based Intervention Learning Check
5. Activity 1: Grocery Shopping Rehabilitation Plan
6. Activity 1: Create a Grocery Shopping Rehabilitation Plan (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
7. Activity 1: Grocery Shopping Rehabilitation Plan (Self-Reflection)
8. Experiential Learning 1: Study Skills
9. Experiential Learning 1: Study Skills (Self-Reflection)
10. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
11. Unit 9 Lecture Script
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Assignment: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics
3. Foundational Strategies and Considerations for Return to Work
4. Return to Work and Volunteer Learning Check
5. Activity 1: Complete a Job Analysis and Create a Modified Plan
6. Activity 1: Complete a Job Analysis and Create a Modified Plan (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
7. Activity 1: Complete a Job Analysis and Create a Modified Plan (Self-Reflection)
8. Experiential Learning 1: Employer and Employee Evaluation
9. Experiential Learning 1: Employer and Employee Evaluation Worksheet
10. Experiential Learning 1: Employer and Employee Evaluation (Self-Reflection)
11. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
12. Unit 10 Lecture Script
1. Learning Objectives
2. Life Changes and Stages Case Studies
3. Life Changes Learning Check
4. Activity 1: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for a Client Who is Going to University
5. Activity 1: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for you Client Who is Going to University (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
6. Activity 1: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for you Client Who is Going to University (Self-Reflection)
7. Activity 2: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for a Client who is Moving to a New Apartment
8. Activity 2: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for your Client who is Moving to a New Apartment (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
9. Activity 2: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for your Client who is Moving to a New Apartment (Self-Reflection)
10. Activity 3: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for a Client who is Welcoming a Baby
11. Activity 3: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for a Client who is Welcoming a Baby (How to Create a Rehabilitation Plan Workbook: Steps 3 -5)
12. Activity 3: Create a Rehabilitation Plan for a Client who is Welcoming a Baby (Self-Reflection)
13. Links and Resources for Additional Learning
14. Unit 11 Lecture Script
1. Summative Activity
2. Quick-Reference Summative Activity
3. Course Review
4. Course Bibliography
5. Course Certificate

Course Summary

$99.00 / month
Directly answers the question, "What do I do to help my client?"
46 hours of learning material directly applicable to your caseload.
Videos, presentations, readings, experiential learning exercises, assignments, quizzes and more!

Elevate your understanding

Designed for to support Therapists, Healthcare Providers and Individuals

Understanding Brain Injuries

The course offers a foundational understanding of brain injury, its causes, symptoms, and implications. Therapists can deepen their knowledge of the neurological processes involved in brain injury, helping them tailor treatment plans more effectively.
Treatment Strategies

By learning about evidence-based treatment approaches and interventions, therapists can enhance their skills in providing targeted rehabilitation to individuals with brain injuries.
Communication Skills

The course covers communication strategies specific to individuals with brain injuries, helping therapists effectively engage and support their clients throughout the rehabilitation process.
Understanding and Empathy

Caregivers and support persons can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with brain injuries. This understanding fosters empathy and enables caregivers to provide more compassionate and effective support.
Patient Education

Armed with knowledge from the course, healthcare providers can educate patients and their families about brain injury, its implications, and the importance of adherence to treatment plans and rehabilitation efforts.
Holistic Care

Healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, can benefit from a comprehensive understanding of brain injury and its impact on various aspects of an individual's life. This holistic perspective enables them to provide more coordinated and effective care.

What people are saying about Brain Elevation!

“I appreciated the multitude of case-based examples and the intervention books provided. I will most definitely be integrating many of the principles into my practice.”

“The information was well organized and provided good balance of information as well as how to apply the knowledge when working with clients. I found it helpful to learn more about how to assist clients in different environments (i.e. community and home). This was especially helpful as I work in return to work and wanted to learn more strategies to help my clients outside of work.”

“I really liked the practical focus of the course. I also really appreciated the resources, handouts, etc.”

“The content of the workshop covered exactly what my workplace requires me to know. It was and is relevant and practical. The course combined my previous theoretical knowledge and brought/ translated it into a more functional knowledge.”

“The presenter was fantastic and laid the information out in a very understandable manner. I learned a lot during the course and was able to immediately apply the most recent lesson to my practice, often the very next day. I have been able to use many of the concepts covered in the course to help educate and treat my clients already. I loved the breadth of the course and the overload of resources, which I am sure I will be using for years to come!”

“This course provided a very large library of resources. The brain injury book offers a nicely laid out framework for assessment and intervention and will be a great resource to refer back to.”

“Great job and a great course, one of the best I have ever taken. Thank you.”

“Excellent presentation of course information, and really appreciated the case examples and additional information throughout. I would recommend this course to all of my colleagues.”

“A great course - one of the best that I have taken in my 20+ year career. Thank you so much for this!”

“Extremely applicable information and material for my clients. I wish I had taken this course years ago.”

Distributed by:

Brain Elevation Consulting and Canadian Association Of Occupational Therapists

Course Instructor

Sharie Woelke

Clinical Instructor, Learning Designer

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Sharie Woelke is an experienced occupational therapist, registered psychotherapist, clinician-educator, and learning designer. She is the founder of Brain Elevation Consulting, a learning and instructional design company dedicated to providing high-quality educational resources to support healthcare providers, caregivers, and individuals seeking to elevate their understanding and application of therapeutic techniques to improve lives. Sharie is the clinical director of Renew Neurotherapy, a therapy practice in Ontario, Canada, and has taught workshops and courses throughout Canada and the United States since 2015. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists published her book, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basis: A Guide to Providing Community-Based Intervention in 2023, and is a distributer for her course, Foundations in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Sharie is the distance education coordinator and instructional designer with ISF Associates, an organization dedicated to providing quality education, tools and resources, and high-quality research in the field of neuroscience, QEEG, and neurofeedback. With a diverse background in therapeutic support spanning various mental health and neurological conditions, education and learning design, and board certification in neurofeedback therapy, Sharie has enjoyed a career of helping others. Sharie holds an MEd with a concentration in online and distance education and instructional design. Sharie is board certified in neurofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance.

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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics: A Guide to Providing Community-Based Intervention, published by the Canadian Association for Occupational Therapists in 2023.

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