Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury Course- Evaluation Report
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From October 21st, 2019 to November 30th, 2019, Physiopedia successfully delivered a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled “Traumatic Brain Injury Programme” via the Physioplus online learning platform. This MOOC aimed to provide a basic theoretical understanding of the management of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) to equip physiotherapists with sufficient knowledge to manage a person following a traumatic brain injury. The programme consisted of four courses, which included:
- Introduction to TBIs
- the assessment and classification of TBIs,
- management of TBIs assessing impairments and
- an overview of the management of TBIs and specific therapeutic interventions for TBIs.
In each course, the learner completed the required learning activities and a final quiz that tested the knowledge gained from the course. To complete the overall TBI programme, the learner had the option to submit and pass a written assignment.
Course Type: Free, Open, Online
Institution: Physiopedia
About this course: the MOOC aimed to provide a basic theoretical understanding of the management of traumatic brain injury in order to equip physiotherapists with sufficient knowledge to manage a person following a traumatic brain injury. The course provided the learner with information on how to: assess impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions, set appropriate goals of treatment, formulate evidence-informed treatment plans, and implement and evaluate treatments.
Target audience: these courses were written for physiotherapy clinicians, students, and assistants. Other healthcare professionals interested in this subject were also welcomed to participate.
Time commitment: 16 hours over four weeks (with an optional extra 8 hours)
Date: October 21st – November 30th, 2019, (the course remains available on the Physioplus platform to all members)
Requirements: participants were required to complete online learning activities, engage with additional resources, and complete the course evaluations (quizzes).
Assessment: there was a final quiz, and participants could optionally complete a final assignment to demonstrate the knowledge gained from the four courses.
Awards: 4 course completion certificates awarding a total of 18.3 Physioplus (P+) points.
Accreditation: each of the programme was accredited by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (ProCert; 4CCUs) and South African Society of Physiotherapy (6 General CEUs Level 1).
Registrations: 20,522
Countries represented: 185