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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Care Online Training
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely support individuals living with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) within healthcare, community, and care home settings.
This Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Care Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals and care staff who support people affected by traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries.
The course focuses on recognising red flags, supporting rehabilitation, understanding behavioural and cognitive changes, and delivering person-centred care aligned with UK guidance and best practice.
Online ABI Care Training for Healthcare Staff
This online Acquired Brain Injury training course provides learners with the knowledge needed to understand the causes and effects of ABI while supporting safe, compassionate, and effective care.
The course explores rehabilitation principles, communication strategies, risk assessment, safeguarding responsibilities, documentation standards, and legal considerations relevant to healthcare and social care environments.
Who Should Complete This Course?
This course is suitable for:
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Nurses
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Rehabilitation Support Workers
• Community Care Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Domiciliary Care Staff
• Clinical Support Workers
Course Duration
• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase
Course Aim
The aim of this course is to provide healthcare and care staff with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise, support, and care for individuals living with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) while promoting safety, rehabilitation, dignity, and person-centred care.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
• Define Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Distinguish between traumatic and non-traumatic causes of ABI
• Recognise red flags following head injuries and escalate concerns appropriately
• Describe the physical, cognitive, communication, and behavioural effects of ABI
• Apply person-centred care planning and risk assessment practices
• Support rehabilitation goals within healthcare and community settings
• Understand safeguarding, consent, and Mental Capacity Act responsibilities
• Use SBAR communication and outcome measures effectively
• Support individuals and families affected by brain injury
• Deliver safer and more effective ABI care within healthcare environments
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Course Modules
Module 1: What is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?
Gain an understanding of ABI, including common causes and early management principles.
Topics include:
• Definition of Acquired Brain Injury
• Traumatic brain injury causes
• Non-traumatic brain injury causes
• Falls, assaults, and road traffic incidents
• Stroke, hypoxia, infection, toxins, and tumours
• Introduction to NICE NG232 Head Injury guidance
Practical learning includes:
• Care home head injury scenarios
• Recognising signs following falls and hypoglycaemia
• Identifying first actions and escalation requirements
Module 2: Red Flags and Escalation
Learn how to identify urgent warning signs and respond appropriately.

Topics include:
• Drop in Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
• Worsening headaches
• Repeated vomiting
• Seizures and focal neurological deficits
• New confusion and skull fracture signs
• Emergency escalation procedures
• Neuro-observation protocols
• Anticoagulant and antiplatelet considerations
Resources include:
• Neuro-observation chart templates
• 24-hour monitoring plans
• SBAR handover guidance

Module 3: Common Effects of Acquired Brain Injury
Explore the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural effects of ABI.

Topics include:
• Balance problems and weakness
• Fatigue, headaches, and dizziness
• Dysphagia and seizure risks
• Memory and attention difficulties
• Communication problems including aphasia and dysarthria
• Behavioural and emotional changes
• Supporting individuals with changing needs

Care strategies include:
• Reducing environmental distractions
• Using short instructions and written cues
• Supporting swallowing safety
• Monitoring escalating behaviours

Module 4: Rehabilitation in Community and Care Home Settings
Understand the principles of rehabilitation and multidisciplinary support following ABI.
Topics include:
• Goal-oriented rehabilitation
• Person-centred rehabilitation approaches
• Community rehabilitation pathways
• Reinforcing therapy goals during daily care
• Supporting mobility and independence
• Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy pathways
• Speech and Language Therapy support
• Neuropsychology services

Module 5: Person-Centred Care Planning and CQC Alignment
Learn how to create care plans that support individual needs and preferences.

Topics include:
• Personalised care planning
• Involving families and carers
• Communication preferences
• Capacity assessments and reasonable adjustments
• Staff competency and supervision
• CQC Fundamental Standards alignment

Module 6: Risk Assessment in Care Homes
Understand how to identify and manage risks associated with ABI care.

Topics include:
• Falls prevention
• Pressure damage risks
• Seizure management
• Aspiration risks
• Wandering and fatigue management
• Medication risks
• Escalation triggers and clinical review procedures

Module 7: Communication, Behaviour, and De-escalation
Develop safe communication and de-escalation strategies for supporting individuals with ABI.

Topics include:
• Calm communication approaches
• One-step instructions
• Behaviour support planning
• Identifying triggers and warning signs
• Positive behaviour support strategies
• Reducing confrontation and distress

Module 8: Legal and Ethical Essentials
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in ABI care.

Topics include:
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Best interest decision-making
• Safeguarding Adults responsibilities
• Duty of Candour
• Consent and confidentiality
• Information governance requirements

Module 9: Documentation and Outcome Measures
Learn how to document care accurately and use recognised outcome measures.

Topics include:
• SBAR handovers
• Barthel Index
• Modified Rankin Scale
• SMART goals
• Goal Attainment Scaling
• Accurate record keeping
• Documentation standards

Module 10: Working with Families and Carers
Explore ways to support families and carers affected by ABI.

Topics include:
• Family communication
• Goal setting and care reviews
• Providing realistic expectations
• Signposting support organisations
• Emotional support and education
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Assessment and Certification
Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of Acquired Brain Injury care, rehabilitation, communication, and risk management principles.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Care certificate.
CPD Information
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements
UK Guidance and References
This course aligns with current UK guidance including:
• NICE NG232 Head Injury
• NICE NG211 Rehabilitation After Traumatic Injury
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• CQC Fundamental Standards
• Royal College of Physicians guidance
• Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework

Why Choose This Course?
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Flexible online learning
• Supports person-centred ABI care
• Improves confidence in recognising red flags and escalation
• Covers rehabilitation and behavioural support strategies
• Helps support safer care planning and communication
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information
If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:
• Telephone: 0208 3266 704
• Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.
Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of Acquired Brain Injury care, improve patient support, and develop the confidence to provide safe, person-centred care within healthcare and care environments.


Requirements:
It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.
Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points), should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.