BIAA’s Academy of Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) has a variety of certifications and programs for those who are interested in learning more about brain injury, both in a personal and professional capacity. ACBIS programs also:
- Allows individuals to earn a nationally recognized credential
- Represents distinct levels of experience and supervisory skills
- Includes training and/or study materials that enable an individual to demonstrate learning through a written examination
Ask your employer about ACBIS. We work with several companies to provide certification for their workforce.
The list of programs on this page is inclusive of all the certification programs BIAA has to offer. You do not need to progress through the programs in any particular order. If you meet the requirements of any of the certifications, you are welcome to apply.
Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist
The Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist (PCBIS) certification provides in-depth training for those who intend to develop a career working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury. As a PCBIS, pre-professionals can develop a solid foundation in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and services. Enrollment in a degree program at an accredited university in allied health, psychology, pre-medical, special education, neuroscience, or behavior analysis is required to be eligible for this certification. Learn more about becoming a PCBIS here.
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
The Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential is widely recognized in the field of brain injury, demonstrating that certificants have the education, background, professional experience, knowledge, and skills to perform various roles and functions for individuals with brain injury. The role of a certified brain injury specialist includes a collaborative process with the patient, family, and rehab team; the specialist may participate in assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care required to meet an individual’s brain injury rehabilitation and health needs as permitted by the practice setting. Learn more about becoming a CBIS here.
Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer
Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBISTs) are known for their advanced expertise in brain injury rehabilitation and are qualified to provide official ACBIS training to CBIS candidates. Becoming a CBIST is a great way to deepen your understanding of brain injury and help other professionals in the field gain essential knowledge. Learn more about getting your CBIST here.
Certified Brain Injury Specialist/Trainer – Advanced Practice
The Certified Brain Injury Specialist/Trainer – Advanced Practice (CBIS/T-AP) credential builds on the CBIS designation and is designed for professionals with advanced experience and training in working with individuals who have brain injuries. A CBIS/T-AP credential verifies that certificants possess the education, professional experience, knowledge, and skills needed to provide neurorehabilitation for people with brain injuries. Candidates applying for CBIS-AP may be current CBIS certificants in good standing or new applicants to certification. CBIST-AP candidates are ONLY those who are current CBIST certificants in good standing. CBIS or CBIS-AP candidates can earn the CBIST-AP by first earning the CBIST credential, then transitioning to CBIST-AP. Learn more about becoming a CBIS/T-AP here.
Use our comparison chart to determine which of our certifications or certificates is right for you.