Traumatic Brain Injury

A focused 10-hour CE course on recognizing
and managing traumatic brain injury.
  • 10 Contact Hours

    CE credit
  • Instant Certificate

    After brief evaluation
  • Self-Paced

    Learn on your schedule
  • Evidence-Based

    Current clinical guidelines

    Course Overview

    Traumatic brain injury presents complex challenges across acute and critical care settings. This course reviews the recognition, assessment, monitoring, and management of TBI with emphasis on evidence-based nursing care. Content is designed to support clinical decision-making and practical bedside application.
    Confident Nurse, BRN Provider #CEP18103

    Learning Objectives

    • Recognize traumatic brain injury patterns
    • Identify neurologic deterioration
    • Interpret imaging and monitoring data
    • Apply acute TBI management principles
    • Prevent secondary brain injury
    • Support recovery and care transitions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this approved for California RN license renewal?

    Yes. This course is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP18103. It counts toward your BRN renewal requirement.

    Is there an exam?

    No scored exam. You complete a brief course evaluation and attestation to receive your certificate.

    How long does it take?

    This is a 10 contact hour course. Work through it at your own pace. No deadline. No expiration date.

    Do I have to finish it in one sitting?

    No. Start and stop between shifts. Your progress saves automatically.

    When do I get my certificate?

    Your certificate downloads immediately after you submit the final evaluation.

    How long do I have access?

    Lifetime. Return to any section whenever you need it.

    What if I need all 30 CE hours?

    This course covers 10 of your required contact hours. The California Trauma Foundations Bundle includes all three courses — 30 BRN-approved CE contact hours — for one purchase.

    Andrea Koop

    Clinical Rn III, Director of Development

    About

    Andrea Koop has spent 20 years as a Critical Care RN at a Level II Trauma Center. She is a TNCC-certified preceptor, a mentor for new graduate nurses, and the clinical mind behind every Confident Nurse course. She built these courses because CE should reflect what actually happens on the floor, not what looks good to a committee.

    Course reviews

    “Clear, relevant, and easy to navigate.
    The content felt practical and respectful of my time, which matters when balancing shifts.”
    Jessica R., RN (ICU)
    “Solid clinical review without filler. I appreciated being able to reference sections and complete the evaluation quickly.”
    Michael T., BSN, RN (Trauma)