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

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

038436

Course Schedule