Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn the prevalence, causes, and consequences of traumatic brain injury as well as diagnosis and treatment options.

Dr. Martin will also be presenting at the DMH Spring Training Institute, May 19-20.

Thomas A. Martin, Psy.D., ABPP is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Martin is board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a Fellow in the National Academy of Neuropsychology and in 2008 was the recipient of this organizations’ Early Career Service Award. Dr. Martin has numerous publications related to the assessment and management of central nervous system dysfunction and he is currently conducting research in the area of traumatic brain injury. He is co-editor of the text, Geriatric Neuropsychology: Practice Essentials and serves on the Editorial Boards of the journals, Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Psychology. Dr. Martin is Immediate Past President of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri and he recently served as an expert member of an invited task force that was established to develop a comprehensive report for the U.S. Congress that outlined recommendations to address the traumatic brain injury and psychological needs of returning military personnel.

Lori Brenneke, CPHQ is employed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as the Adult Head Injury Program Manager that resides in the Bureau of Special Health Care Needs. Lori is also the Project Director for Missouri’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Implementation Partnership Grant and facilitates the Missouri Head Injury Advisory Council. Lori received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She is registered with the National Association of Healthcare Quality as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). Lori has been employed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for seven (7) years, and has served in her current roles the past 6 years.

We offer the following accreditation which is available during the Web Conference, via a link below the video window: The University of Missouri-St Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.