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
Acknowledgements
The Traumatic Brain Injury MOOC was developed and delivered by Physiopedia and interested individual stakeholders following a private donation that specifically asked to educate physiotherapists globally in the management of traumatic brain injuries.
Course coordinator:
- Rachael Lowe
Content contributors:
- Naomi O’Reilly
- Anna Zeimer
- Wendy Walker
- Jennifer Quartano
- Gavin Williams
- Leanne Hassett
- Megyn Robertson
- Joan Leung
- Zillah Whitehouse
- Ahmad Rifai Sarraj
- Jaunati Metha
Course facilitators:
- Rachael Lowe
- Tony Lowe
- Naomi O’Reilly
- Anna Zeimer
- Wendy Walker
Special thanks to the generous private donation that made this course possible and to Nicole Hills for writing up the report.
For any information regarding this report, please contact: Rachael Lowe - [email protected]
