Learn about the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists

BIAA’s Academy of Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) program is the nation’s largest and longest-running professional brain injury certification program.

Being part of ACBIS offers brain injury professionals:

• Access to the latest best practices on patient care
• Opportunities to meet continuing education credit requirements
• Certification that shows employers that you are part of a nationally recognized program
• Connections to other brain injury professionals to network and build out your skills
• Access to downloadable patient education materials

Ask your employer about ACBIS. We work with several companies to provide certification for their workforce.

ACBIS Programs

ACBIS has a variety of programs for individuals who are interested in learning more about brain injury, both in a personal and professional capacity.

Mission

The mission of ACBIS is to provide education, training, certification, and ongoing resources for specialists in the brain injury community.

Vision

ACBIS provides a body of knowledge that strives to improve the quality of care for individuals with brain injury.

History

In 1990, 565 acute, sub-acute, and post-acute programs were surveyed regarding the training needs of licensed and non-licensed staff in brain injury services. Seventy-five % of the respondents indicated that specialized training is needed for licensed staff, and 84% indicated that training is also needed for non-licensed staff. The majority of survey respondents also indicated they would give hiring preference and higher pay to individuals with brain injury training. In 1996, the Brain Injury Association of America established ACBIS to address these training needs.

Today, ACBIS has over 6,000 active certificants and has certified thousands more over the years. ACBIS certificants work across the spectrum of brain injury care, including speech therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, and more. 

ACBIS Board of Governors