09/07/2026
Advanced clinical intervention is impossible without a precise understanding of the initial mechanism of injury. đź§
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) stands as one of the most complex, far-reaching conditions a rehabilitation professional will ever encounter. Authored by Sharie Woelke, OT Reg. (Ont), RP, BMR, MEd, this foundational course provides the rigorous groundwork necessary to accurately interpret what you observe in a clinical setting.
Move beyond surface-level descriptions to master the critical distinctions between traumatic and non-traumatic causes. You will analyze primary and secondary mechanisms of tissue damage, differentiate between focal and diffuse injury types including diffuse axonal injury and intracranial hemorrhages, and explore how severity classifications like the Glasgow Coma Scale, loss of consciousness, and post-traumatic amnesia directly dictate functional outcomes. While the focus is strictly on clinical understanding rather than immediate intervention, this knowledge forms the indispensable architecture for all subsequent therapeutic planning.
🏅 CE Credits: Earn .1 AOTA CEU / 1 Contact Hour / 1.25 NBCOT PDUs. This course is a core component of the Professional Certificate in Applied Brain Injury Rehabilitation and the Brain Basics for Rehabilitation Practice and Recovery Micro credential.
Build your clinical baseline and enroll directly through AOTA: https://f.mtr.cool/3ir86sit6b