What kind of qualifications do I need to work with people with acquired brain injuries?
It may be possible to work with people with ABI without any formal qualifications, as you could possibly secure a position as say a support worker in a rehabilitation hospital, day service or even in people’s own homes. This type of work can vary from aspects like personal care to assisting professionals in implementing therapy programs. Having a social care degree would be very beneficial to this type of work, even if it is not always an essential prerequisite. A few other areas of professional careers in ABI are: Speech therapy: requires an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in speech therapy. Physiotherapy: requires a physiotherapy degree. Nursing: requires a nursing degree Clinical psychology: requires undergrad and postgrad (doctoral) qualifications in psychology Clinical Neuropsychologist: requires postdoctoral qualifications in neuropsychology. Neuroscientist: requires neuroscience degree. Occupational therapy: requires occupational therapy degree. Many of the professio
