The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is excited to offer a Certified Brain Injury Specialist training. This ACBIS (Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists) course is not a requirement for taking the CBIS exam. This optional course may support review and study for the CBIS exam. This course may benefit attendees in the review and study for the CBIS exam. There are no pre-requisites for participating in this CBIS training that we are providing, however, there are specific requirements to apply to ACBIS for the CBIS credentials view those HERE.  

Information on ACBIS (Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists) 

ACBIS provides the opportunity to learn important information about brain injury, to demonstrate learning in a written examination, and to earn nationally recognized credentials. There are four certification options representing distinct levels of experience and supervisory skills: ACBIS Fundamentals, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST), and Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist (PCBIS). Each certification requires demonstration of learning, through an examination, in the following domains:

• Acquired brain injury (ABI) and diagnostic imaging
• Medical, physical, cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychosocial consequences of injury
• Brain injury in pediatrics and adolescents, as well as aging with a brain injury
• Concussions and mTBI, as well as disorders of consciousness
• Rehabilitation philosophy, outcome measurement, and care management
• Effect of injuries on families
• Cultural, gender, and sexuality issues
• Military populations
• Neuropsychology
• Participation and return to work

Certification is not restricted to any one profession or discipline. Rather, it is intended for anyone who delivers services specific to brain injury.

About CBIS Certification

Acquiring the Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential is the next step in ensuring you remain a valuable, marketable, and well-informed asset in the field of brain injury services. All new paid applicants will receive a one-year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. This reflects a commitment to ensuring that certificants have access to the latest brain injury research, treatment, and practice information. 

Upon receiving your CBIS credential, you must renew your certification annually. For renewal information and requirements, click here. 

Training 

Official ACBIS training is provided by Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBIST) and is offered at many Brain Injury Association/Alliance state affiliate conferences and events and through many service providers across the country.  Training is not required to sit for the examination; you may complete self-study if you wish.

Cost

The cost for this training provided by the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is $100. This does not include the cost to take the CBIS exam. Click HERE for more information, cost and requirements to take the CBIS exam.

Materials

To purchase The Essential Brain Injury Guide textbook and study guide Click HERE.

Click here to register for the 10 week course

Click here for more information on the application and certification process of CBIS