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CBIS Training
Training
Details
Understanding Brain Injury and
Managing Behavioral Challenges Following
Brain Injury
and ACBIS National Certification Training
The Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) offers a voluntary national certification program for both entry-level staff and experienced professionals working in brain injury services. ACBIS provides staff and professionals the opportunity to learn important information about brain injury, to demonstrate their learning in a written examination, and to earn a nationally recognized credential.
Certification is based on a comprehensive training manual that covers the following topics: Incidence and epidemiology of brain injury Continuum of services Brain anatomy and brain-behavior relationships Functional impact of brain injury Effective treatment approaches Children and adolescents with brain injury Health and medical management Family issues Legal and ethical issues The Brain Injury Association of America, through its cooperative agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW), is pleased to provide, to each new ACBIS certificant who has applied under the fee structure established December 1, 2008, a one-year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. This reflects a commitment to ensuring that Certified Brain Injury Specialists have access to the latest brain injury research, treatment and practice information. The Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon is offering a training program geared toward preparing for the CBIS examination. This training will be delivered in a one day workshop. Students must attend the entire session. The workshop will include study materials and interactive workshop with Sherry Stock, Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. The National Online Examination will be given at the end of the day, from 4:00-6:00 pm. Cost of participation: $600 - includes training, book, exam fee and one year BIAOR professional-level member pay online now. $175 for Participation in the training only (includes book) pay online now. Join us for this comprehensive training, and gain your national certification in Brain Injury, with support through BIAOR. Applicants must complete and submit the required eligibility paperwork four weeks prior to the training class in order to secure enrollment to the class. Required paperwork includes the following: ACBIS Application Form, Employment Verification and your current Resume. To access the required paperwork forms All new paid applicants will receive a one-year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. This reflects a commitment to ensuring that Certified Brain Injury Specialists have access to the latest brain injury research, treatment and practice information. Eligibility Requirements (Please read carefully - once payment is received there are no refunds) 1. Applicants must have worked or have had direct contact with one or more individuals with a brain injury, 10 hours per week (25% of a 40 hour work week) for a minimum of 12 months. Part-time employment must accomplish the same amount of required contact time within a two-year period. 2. Experience can be paid employment and/or academic internship. 3. The qualifying experience must have included formal supervision or have been conducted while the applicant operated under a professional license. Volunteer work does not qualify. 4. The qualifying experience must have been obtained within the three years prior to the application. 5. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 6. It is up to the individual to determine that they have met the above requirements when they register. Once payment has been made there are no refunds.
Training Bring a laptop computer that has wireless capabilities with you for the online exam. If you do not have one please contact Sherry at BIAOR, 503-740-3155
Certification
Examination
The exam can
also be offered to individuals as long
as a CBIST or other approved individual
proctors the exam. Please note: The
certification fee does not include any
expenses associated with proctoring an
individually administered exam. If
hiring an outside proctor is necessary,
the applicant will be responsible for
these costs. Retakes: Candidates who do not pass the examination on the first administration may take one retest within one year of the initial application date at no additional charge. An applicant who does not pass after two attempts is welcome to reapply when ready.
Application Process The process described below is intended for those who are pursuing CBIS Certification as a part of a group with BIAOR, please contact your Group Administrator, Sherry Stock, for further instructions. Once payment is received there is no refund. Please read requirements carefully. STEP ONE: Please complete this online application form , you will receive and email with a link to complete the application. STEP TWO: Each applicant will need to complete the CBIS APPLICATION FORM through the link that was provided in the confirmation email. Items that will be needed in order to complete this application:
STEP THREE: TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS: 1. BIAOR will let you know when the next training and exam is. 2. Upon passing the examination, certificates will receive their CBIS certificates via email to the email address they provided on the initial application. Those who did not pass will receive their score via email to the email address provided on the initial application. Handouts and Slides from training AACBIS Workbook Participant Guide Advice Sheet-handout-Pearls of Wisdom Brain Injury Cards Category Card Game Reference Table - Blank Reference Table answers Full Scenario Activity Scenario Answer Key Client Bill of Rights Test Questions Test Questions Answers Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 
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