Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist

The Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) offers Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist (PCBS) certification to students pursuing careers in brain injury rehabilitation. As a PCBIS, pre-professionals can develop a solid foundation in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and services.

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

Eligibility Requirements

PCBIS candidates should be enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited university in one of the following areas (including, but not limited to):

• Allied health
• Psychology
• Pre-medical
• Special education
• Neuroscience
• Behavior analysis

Training

Official ACBIS training is conducted by Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBIST). Trainings are organized by CBISTs directly, by CBIST University Professors, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and our affiliates, and third-party service providers. Training is not required to sit for the examination; self-study is an option. For more information, please visit:

• Upcoming ACBIS Trainings
• Available CBIS Trainer List
• Suggested Study Materials

Certification Costs & Fees:

*Application fees are non-refundable unless the applicant does not meet eligibility requirements, in which case a $35 cancellation fee will be applied. Application fees are retained for up to one year following payment submission.