When a person sustains a brain injury, it is vital that they get a timely diagnosis and appropriate care. This makes physicians, nurses, and emergency room physicians key players in a survivor’s recovery journey. That’s why it is important for individuals working in this profession to be well-versed in the signs and symptoms of brain injury. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has a variety of certificates and certification opportunities available, in addition to other professional education resources, to help medical professionals further their knowledge of brain injury. See our programs for physicians, nurses, and emergency room physicians below.
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 – Advanced Practice
The Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Advanced Practice (CBIS-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-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-AP here.
Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches Certificate Course
Understanding Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches is a certificate course designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their foundational understanding of concussion-related issues. This course identifies core topics associated with concussion identification, treatment, and management, and offers an overview of concussion symptoms, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Learn more about the Understanding Concussion certificate course here.
Brain Injury Fundamentals Certificate
Developed by experienced clinicians and rehabilitation professionals, Brain Injury Fundamentals is a certificate program tailored to those who care for or interact with individuals affected by brain injury. By taking this course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of various behaviors associated with brain injuries, learn safe medication management techniques, and provide effective support to individuals and their families. Learn more about the Brain Injury Resolved Certificate course here.