As the brain injury field evolves as a profession, certification provides minimum guidelines for education and practice, promotes increased accountability among practitioners, offers a competitive edge in the market place, and creates a better bond between consumers and third party payers. While issues and topics in the curriculum and training are applicable to post-acute rehabilitation, the information is useful and helpful in other settings as well. The CBIS does not intend to duplicate the education and training that is already required of licensed staff, but to complement other training with information specific to brain injury. Individuals meeting the requirements and competency may apply. Special travel required or individual proctoring arrangements required for testing or Performance Based Assessments are not included in the fees.
Many employers plan to pay partial or full fees for their staff s training.
CBIS is designed to be Brain Injury specific. The professional therapists are well-trained and supervised by their respective disciplines. The CBIS is designed to complement existing licenses. All professional therapists are welcomed and encouraged to apply for certification. It is believed that the diverse information available in CBIS is beneficial to anyone with direct client contact with people with Brain Injuries.