Traumatic Brain Injury
-
Register
- User - $30
This session provides an in-depth review of the presentation, diagnosis, and management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants will learn to recognize key clinical signs, utilize appropriate diagnostic tools, and apply evidence-based strategies for both acute stabilization and ongoing management. The session emphasizes practical approaches that support improved outcomes across the spectrum of TBI severity.
*Due to rapidly changing clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education.
Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours; 0.5 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
$30
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
-As a result of this acitivty, the learner will be able to identify signs/symptoms, physical exam and diagnostic tools used to evaluate traumatic brain injury.
-As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to manage patients with traumatic brain injury in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
-As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to understand emerging treatment concepts in treating traumatic brain injury and understand outcomes.
Alexander Menard, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor & Coordinator
Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing
Alexander Menard, DNP, AGACNP-BC is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track at the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester Massachusetts. He is a practicing Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Trauma & Surgical Critical Care at UMass Memorial Medical Center for the past 8 years. His academic interests include topics surrounding acute and critical care, simulations and integration of technology into classroom experiences.
Alex is a member of the American Associate of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). He's a well-known speaker and author, having presented at multiple conferences and is well published on a variety of critical care topics. He immensely enjoys both of his current roles which allow him to combine his passion for patient care and educating future advanced practice nurses.
Johnny Isenberger
DNP, ACNP-BC,CCRN, Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Umass Memorial Medical Center
I have been a critical care nurse practitioner for fifteen years at Umass Memorial Medical Center and a clinical instructor at the University of Massachusetts Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts. My clinical and academic interests have focused on the care of the critically ill, particularly those that survive critical illness. I have given lectures and poster presentations at local, regional, and national conferences on this topic. I am currently engaged in writing manuscripts, conducting research, and implementing quality improvement projects focused on the care of the ICU survivor.
CE/CME INFORMATION
Obtain Your Credits
To earn credits for this activity, navigate to the Content(s) tab and complete all course components in the following order: 1) watch the course presentation video; 2) complete the course evaluation; 3) pass the post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher. You may retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved, at which point you will be able to view/print a copy of your certificate of completion. This online certificate will also be saved within your profile 'My Courses/Certificates' -> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.
Designation Statement
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours, of which 0.50 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Accreditation Statement
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
DISCLOSURES
Faculty
Contributing faculty, Johnny Isenberger, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN and Alexander Menard, DNP, AGACNP-BC have disclosed no relevant financial relationship.
Planners
All planners and contributors involved in this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Disclaimer
The material presented in this continuing education program is being made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the best or only methods, medications and/or guidelines appropriate for the medical situation discussed. Rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the presenter(s), which may be helpful, or of interest to other practitioners and should not be used by clinicians without the evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. NPACE disclaims any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information given in a presentation.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may mention the uses of products that are not approved by the FDA for the indication(s) being discussed. The presenter(s) are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. The opinions related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed or recommended by NPACE. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Key:
Complete
Next
Failed
Available
Locked
