Certified Brain Injury Specialist Prep Course

Name: Certified Brain Injury Specialist Prep Course
Start: 2026-04-25T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-26T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown | Middletown, DE

You're invited to Delaware's first-ever in-person Certified Brain Injury Specialist Prep Course! This is an excellent career development opportunity for healthcare workers who work with brain injury survivors in acute care and post-acute rehab, including PTs, OTs, SLTs, nurses, etc.
Register online here: https://learn.biausa.org/#/curricula/4cd618e2-8060-42cb-8747-0941cb100112
Dates & Location: April 25-26, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. ET | In-Person Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Middletown 250 East Hampden Road Middletown, Delaware 19709
Provider: Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) | [email protected]
This two-day in-person program prepares professionals to enhance care for individuals with brain injuries and supports their readiness for the CBIS exam. The curriculum covers brain anatomy, medical, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial consequences, rehabilitation strategies, family and community support, and evidence-based practices.
Included:
16 Hours of live in-person ACBIS training led by Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBIST)
CBIS certification application fee*
The Essential Brain Injury Guide 6.0 (hardcover) and study companion
One-year subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
*Eligibility to sit for the CBIS exam requires meeting ACBIS criteria. Attendance does not guarantee certification.
Target Audience: Professionals in acute care, post-acute rehab, behavioral health, social work, vocational rehab, and education.
Educational Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Applicants must have at least 500 hours of verifiable supervised experience with individuals with brain injury (paid or academic internship), completed under the supervision of a professional licensed in good standing, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe brain anatomy and function relevant to injury
Identify medical, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial consequences
Apply evidence-based strategies in rehab and community settings
Understand family, vocational, and community support
Prepare for the CBIS exam
Agenda (At-a-Glance):
Session 1 (Apr 25): Chapters 1–10
Session 2 (Apr 26): Chapters 11-25
Each session 8:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. ET with breaks at 10:00-10:15 a.m, 12:00-1:00 p.m. lunch, 3:00-3:15 p.m. Agenda subject to change based on pacing/class needs
Instructional Methods: Live lecture, case studies, discussions, Q&A, and guided review.
Registration & Price: $450, non-refundable; materials provided on-site. Registration closes April 15, 2026! Limited spaces. Special needs requests: contact [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
Learner: May cancel, but the course is non-refundable
Provider: Full refund or transfer if BIAA cancels
Speakers: CBIST information will be provided at a later date
To receive credit, participants must:

Complete all required course components, which may include live sessions and viewing of recorded content (if unable to attend live), assigned self-study materials, and learning activities associated with each session
Engage in sufficient self-study, as this course does not replace the need for additional independent learning beyond the structured content
The post-training evaluation survey and practice quiz are provided to support learning and reflection, and is not the formal certification examination

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 14075. This blended/hybrid activity is offered at 1.5 CEUs, intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Professional Issues, and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.