The multiple-part series offers lectures from Sargent Center medical and educational experts, as well as experts from throughout New England. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list to receive a series brochure, please contact the Center at 886-6600.

Brain Injury Continuing Ed

Meeting Taking Place The Brain Injury Education Series is designed for medical professionals, survivors of brain injuries and their spouses and families. The program is offered free through a grant from the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.

Some of our topics for professionals have included:

The Invisible Impairment: Cognitive Deficits Following Brain Injury
Neurobehavioral Challenges to Community Re-Integration
Medical Complications following Brain Injury
Academic Challenges of Students with Brain Injury

Topics for survivors and families have included:

Modifying the Home for Optimal Function and Recovery
Brain Power: Tools You Can Use
Rediscovering the Self after Brain Injury
Accessing Resources for Productive Living After a Brain Injury

For a listing of the 2011 series topics or to sign up for our Brain Injury Education Series mailing list, please contact Sargent Center at 401-886-6600.