Brain Basics Course

The Brain basics Training Program is designed to provide frontline Health Care Workers, Caregivers and others with a readily understandable introduction to the world of Brain Injury . If Acquired Brain Injury was a simple injury, it might be possible to present a list of do's and don'ts that would suffice. Since Acquired Brain Injury is anything but a simple injury, in order to understand the the importance of the strategies that might work with someone with an ABI, one must first understand the nature and complexity of Acquired Brain Injury; and to understand the nature and complexity of Acquired brain Injury one must first have some understanding of the structure and function of the Brain. So that is where we start.

The goals of the Brain Basics Course are to help participants to:

  • Understand the structure and function of the brain.
  • Appreciate the consequences of a Acquired Brain Injury.
  • Acquire practical strategies to work effectively with people living with the effects of Acquired Brain Injury.
  • Understand the roles of the various people who form the team responsible for the recovery and well-being of the person with the Acquired Brain Injury.

To date more than 1000 people have taken the program. Those who successfully complete the examination are awarded a certificate from OBIA.

The course modules include:

  • Module 1 - Parts and Functions of the Brain
  • Module 2 - ABI Types and Causes
  • Module 3 - ABI General Strategies
  • Module 4 - ABI Consequences and Strategies: Physical
  • Module 5 - ABI Consequences and Strategies: Cognitive
  • Module 6 - ABI Consequences and Strategies: Behavioural
  • Module 7 - Support Roles: Team and Family

These two-day courses will be held in various locations across Canada. When details for each location are finalized, you can click on the links below to download the registration form for each course.

Upcoming Brain Basics Programs:

Please direct all inquiries to:
Diane Dakiv
Research & Training Department
Ontario Brain Injury Association
PO Box 2338, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R9
Ph: (905) 641-8877 ext. 238 or 1-800-263-5404 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it