Healing Young Brains: A Collaborative Approach to Pediatric Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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This course is being offered as a flex course from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, 2027 or an on-demand Course from Apr. 22 to June 17, 2027. You will select one of these options at checkout. All live sessions for the flex session are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing.
- Early Bird Rate Valid Through November 20, 2026.
DESCRIPTION
Pediatric brain injury is the leading cause of disability and death in children and adolescents in the United States, requiring a comprehensive, team-based response. Healing Young Brains is an interdisciplinary course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the foundational knowledge, practical strategies and collaborative frameworks needed to support young patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation journey.
This course emphasizes real-world application through in-depth case studies and interdisciplinary discussions . Participants will explore assessment tools, intervention strategies and care coordination practices that address physical, cognitive and emotional impairments across the continuum of care—from acute recovery to reintegration into school and community life.
AUDIENCE
Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses (no nursing CE), Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Physicians (not for CME), Psychologists, Social Workers and Speech-Language Pathologists.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define primary and secondary impairments as the result of a pediatric brain injury.
- Analyze age-appropriate assessments, interventions and goals for a pediatric patient with a brain injury.
- Discuss, via case studies, how an interdisciplinary team approach can determine improved outcomes for a pediatric patient with a brain injury at specified age ranges and stages of recovery.
- Describe behavioral impacts as the result of a pediatric brain injury on function and recovery.
- Summarize age-appropriate education to provide to the pediatric patient with a brain injury and pertinent education and support to provide to their families and caregivers.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
To successfully complete the flex course, participants will complete 1.5 hours of self-study and view 7.5 hours of content to be watched during the live sessions or on-demand following the live airing. Recordings of the live sessions will be available within 24 hours of each live session. All participants will be required to complete attendance verifications and a final comprehensive feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal. All required components for the flex course must be completed by Thursday, February 25, 2027. Learners will have access to the course materials for review until Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 12:00 AM GMT.
To successfully complete the on-demand course, participants will need to complete 1.5 hours of self-study work, view 7.5 hours of recordings, complete a case study assignment and a final comprehensive feedback survey by Thursday, June 17, 2027. Learners will have access to review course materials until Wednesday, September 15, 2027 at 12:00 AM GMT.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
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