What you get from this course
In this course, you'll gain valuable insight and practical tools for head trauma case analysis.
Expert witnesses, with extensive case reviews, will guide you for effective learning and retention.
When you purchase the Falls Course, you gain access to unlimited reviews, session replays, and transcripts. This flexibility allows you to hone your skills at your own pace.
This course goes beyond theory. It's a practical, fast-paced way to acquire useful skills. You can use these skills immediately in your legal nurse consulting practice, staying ahead in head injury cases
Your professional growth matters to us. You can earn 8 nursing contact hours for a nominal $15 fee. These hours can contribute to licensure or recertification, enhancing your credentials and demonstrating your commitment to staying up-to-date in your field. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning from home or the office.
Our expert presenters, with their wealth of experience in the field, will deliver four insightful sessions that cover various aspects of acute head injuries. Each session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this specialized area.
We understand the importance of having comprehensive course materials at your disposal. That's why we provide transcripts of each session, allowing you to review the content whenever you like. Dive deep into the details and reinforce your understanding.
Don't worry about missing a single detail during the sessions. With digital recordings of each session, you can revisit any part of the course at your convenience. Whether it's to clarify a concept or review an expert's insights, you'll have access to the full course content whenever you need it.
Our presenters utilize informative slides to enhance the learning experience. With PDF copies of each presenter's slides, you'll have a valuable reference tool that captures the key points and visual aids used throughout the course.
To ensure a seamless learning experience, we provide you with access to a private website where you can conveniently collect all your course materials. The website is password-protected, ensuring that your resources are secure and easily accessible
Falls Course Session 1: 90 minutes
Pat Iyer
Falls Course Session 1.2 - Emergency Care of the Head Injured Fall Patient
The first hours after a patient falls and injures their head are crucial.
For this session on Emergency Care of Head-Injured Fall Patients, gain a comprehensive understanding of standard triage techniques and Emergency Department care for fall victims.
Veronica Manlove, a certified emergency department nurse and expert witness, will share clinical techniques used in triaging and caring for patients with head injuries.
Differentiate between minor and potentially life-threatening head injuries, ensuring accurate assessment and care.
Veronica Manlove
Falls Course Session 2: 120 minutes
Scott Rajnic
Falls Course Session 2.1 - Acute Care Principles of Head Trauma: Brain 101
Get a basic overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and explore how ICU staff responds to counter the damage. Understand different types of head injuries, learn about monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), and discover nursing care approaches to patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Scott Rajnic, a certified critical registered nurse (CCRN) with extensive ICU experience, will guide you through this session, providing valuable insights into TBI care.
Falls Course Session 2.2 - Long-Term Care: Evaluating the Documentation
Long-term care facilities present unique challenges when it comes to fall cases. Learn how to navigate nursing home charts effectively, finding crucial information that supports or refutes an attorney's claim.
Sarah Jean Fisher, a seasoned long-term care nurse with over 22 years of experience, will equip you with the skills to analyze documentation and build a compelling case. Use the long-term care survey book as a valuable resource to strengthen your position.
Sarah Jean Fisher
Falls Course Session 3: 90 minutes
Pat Iyer
Falls Course Session 3.1 - Emergency Care of the Head-Injured Fall Patient
Master the art of preparing an expert witness report, a crucial component of your role as a legal nurse consultant. Learn the essential components of a well-crafted report and avoid common pitfalls.
Pat Iyer, an expert in the field, shares her extensive experience in preparing expert witness reports, providing you with invaluable guidance to enhance your credibility.
Falls Course Session 3.2 - Stepping Into an Acute Care Fall Case
Hospital settings present unique challenges when it comes to fall prevention. Identify risks for falls and delve into nursing standards of care and documentation. Analyze actual medical records and gain a broader perspective by evaluating cases alongside other course participants.
Barbara Levin, a certified orthopaedic and medical surgical nurse with vast experience, will guide you through this session, equipping you with the knowledge needed to excel in acute care fall cases.
Barbara Levin
Falls Course Session 4: 90 minutes
Scott Rajnic
Falls Course Session 4.1 - Report Preparation: Medical Summaries and More
Get a basic overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and explore how ICU staff responds to counter the damage. Understand different types of head injuries, learn about monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), and discover nursing care approaches to patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Scott Rajnic, a certified critical registered nurse (CCRN) with extensive ICU experience, will guide you through this session, providing valuable insights into TBI care.
Falls Course Session 4.2 - Life Care Planning After a Fall: Assessing Future Care and Costs for Traumatic Brain Injury in the Older Adult
Care for traumatic brain injury patients can be complex and costly. Explore the best evidence in medicine for traumatic brain injury and its impact on determining future care and costs. Learn about geriatric assessment tools used to validate nursing diagnoses in life care planning.
Linda Husted, a highly qualified expert in nurse life care planning, will share her expertise through ca ase study, helping you develop excellent life care plans.
Linda Husted
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Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your legal nurse consulting skills and become an invaluable asset to attorneys working on fall-related cases.
Enroll now in the Falls Course: The Impact of Acute Head Injury and gain the knowledge and practical tools you need to analyze head trauma cases effectively. With four information-packed sessions, comprehensive course materials, and the opportunity to earn 8 nursing contact hours, this course is a must-have for any legal nurse consultant.
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