Brain injury recovery is a lengthy process that involves various areas of the healthcare system. When a survivor moves past the acute phase of recovery, they may need to work with a social worker or case manager to help navigate the aspects of their lives affected by the injury. Therefore, social workers and case managers should be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of brain injury and effective strategies for supporting survivors. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) offers a comprehensive catalog of certificate, certification, and professional education programs to help social workers and case managers deepen their understanding of brain injury.
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 – 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 Fundamentals Certificate course here.