Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury

Description:

There are very few injuries or medical conditions that can impact every aspect of a person. Brain injury does not just impact the individual, it impacts their family members and their loved ones. Learn the prevalence, causes, and consequences of traumatic brain injury as well as diagnosis and treatment options.

Release Date:

10/1/2011

Duration:

30 minute

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Presenter:

Thomas A. Martin, PsyD, ABPP 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.

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Accreditation

The University of Missouri, Missouri Institute of Mental Health will be responsible for this program and will maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. MIMH will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this program. 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.

License information for Missouri residents: http://pr.mo.gov/professions.asp

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