Introduction

Peripheral nerve injuries, one of the leading causes of long-term impairment following disasters and conflicts, are commonly missed in the case of poly-trauma, with rehabilitation professionals often the first to recognise it and provide assessment and treatment. This course examines assessment and treatment considerations for peripheral nerve injuries and highlights some of the common complications seen in disaster and conflict settings.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• demonstrate a basic understanding of peripheral nerve injury pathology and classification
• perform an assessment for a patient with a peripheral nerve injury
• develop a problem list and a treatment plan for a patient with a peripheral nerve injury
• develop a realistic timeline of recovery and avoid secondary complications for a patient with a peripheral nerve injury

Target audience

This programme is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 3.5-4 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 3.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.