Module Description

This module provides SLP’s with information regarding their role in screening, assessment, follow up, education and provision of recommendations for those with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and other forms of mild acquired brain injury. It includes evidence regarding prolonged cognitive-communication deficits, contributing factors, and methods of detection, evaluation, and tracking.

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    CCCABI Module 11: Higher Level (Concussion/Mild Brain Injury) Assessment

    • Welcome

    • Pre-Module Confidence Assessment

    • Pre-Module Quiz

    • Module Video

    • Module Materials Library

    • Post-Module Quiz

    • Post-Module Confidence Assessment

    • Module Evaluation

    • Module Evaluation Form

Audience
SLP’s/SLT’s who work with individuals with acquired brain injuries in all settings (acute to community) interested in cognitive and communication interventions. Focus is on adults and adolescents with some pediatric resources provided.

Instructor
Sheila MacDonald M.Cl.Sc. SLP (C). For disclosure information, see the About CCCABI webpage.

Learning Outcomes
As a result of this module the participant will be able to: 

  1. Educate others about prolonged deficits after mild forms of ABI (all ABI, not just TBI) and the critical importance of examining and supporting those with persisting cognitive-communication deficits. 
  2. Apply evidence and practice guidelines in advocating for the role of speech-language pathologists in assessing those with prolonged deficits. 
  3. Assess individuals with prolonged cognitive-communication deficits by incorporating evidence-based assessment considerations, critically analyzing assessment measures, and tailoring a higher-level assessment protocol for their clinical setting.

Module Completion Requirements
To complete the module and receive a certificate the learner is required to complete the following: 100% of the module video, a pre-test, a post-test with 80% accuracy on 10 multiple-choice questions (may be taken multiple times), a pre-/post-confidence assessment with 3 confidence ratings, and a brief module evaluation. A clinician's self-evaluation checklist is also provided for your ongoing learning.

ASHA CEUs
This program is offered for .15 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area


Time Ordered Agenda 

Topic Area 

Time Allotted 

Video Presentation 

1. Overview of Concussion & Mild TBI, Mild ABI 

25 mins 

2. Prolonged Deficits General 

20 mins

3. Prolonged Cognitive-Communication Deficits 

15 mins

4. Assessment Considerations 

11 mins 

5. SLP Assessment for Concussion/Mild ABI 

41 mins 

6. Clinical Illustrations 

Throughout 

Total Video Presentation 

112 minutes 

Additional Instructional Materials 

1. Clinician’s Self-Evaluation Checklist 

Download & review at your convenience 

2. Concussion Symptom Checklists 

Download & review at your convenience 

3.  Extensive Reference List 

Download & review at your convenience

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For Frequently Asked Questions, please see the FAQ page.