Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes and Systems of Care
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Overview
Subject area
DSAB
Catalog Number
214
Course Title
Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes and Systems of Care
Department(s)
Description
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be caused by a blow to the head, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident. Approximately 230,000 American each year are hospitalized with TBI, and 3.1 million children and adults are living with an acquired traumatic brain injury. This course will explore existing systems of care, the recovery course and psychosocial aspects of TBI, as well as the effects of personal and environmental factors, including drug and alcohol use, on recovery. Particular attention will be given to the veterans of recent wars who have sustained TBI, and their reintegration into society.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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