Traumatic Brain Injury and Public Services in Michigan
www.mitbitraining.org

This free online training course is provided to anyone interested in learning more about TBI, including service providers, persons with a brain injury, and family members of persons with TBI.  In January 2012, the original modules were updated and training areas for pediatric and adults were added.  Each training is self-paced, and can be completed over the course of multiple sessions.  An extensive list of resources and a glossary are provided.

Traumatic Brain Injury & Public Services in Michigan consists of four modules that describe

1. The significance of TBI and introductory information on brain functions.
2. Common physical, behavioral, and cognitive impairments and strategies for interacting with individuals with these impairments.
3. Methods of screening and assessment of TBI.
4. Public services that are available for individuals with a TBI.

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury consists of four modules that

1. Describe and define pediatric TBI as well as explain prevalence and predictors of outcomes.
2. Specify cognitive effects of pediatric TBI and the effects on academic skills and progress as well as common needs of these children.
3. Highlight psychosocial and psychiatric consequences of pediatric TBI and the special needs of child survivors.
4. Explain the social consequences and the impacts on social and family relations of pediatric TBI.

Cognitive & Behavioral Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults consists of four modules that

1. Explain basic information on the types, frequency, and severity of adult TBI.
2. Define the cognitive effects of adult TBI.
3. Discuss cognitive recovery after a TBI and provide recommendations to address those deficits.
4. Review the psychological effects and recovery expectations of TBI in adults and the impact on family functioning.
   

For Persons with TBI and Their Families 

Michigan Resource Guide for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Families
This 96-page directory of resources provides information about TBI, the signs of TBI and a wide variety of services that are available.
English     Arabic     Spanish 

Resources for Persons with Brain Injury and Their Families
This tri-fold brochure provides an overview of TBI and available support services.
English     Arabic     Spanish 

Resources for Veterans with Brain Injury and Their Families
This tri-fold brochure provides information and available support services specific to veterans.
English     Arabic     Spanish 

Access Guidelines to State Services for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury  
This 40-page guide is designed to help providers know when and how to direct persons with TBI to other agencies and to ensure access and coordinator of services. 

Traumatic Brain Injury Provider Training Manual 
This 53-page training manual contains resource materials and hands-on tools to assist public service providers to better serve individuals with brain injuries and their families. 

Important Information about Working with and Caring for Persons with Brain Injury 
This tri-fold brochure provides assessment considerations and resource information for providers.