Academy of Certified Brain Injury Course (ACBIS) **TWO-DAY COURSE: 25-26 OCT** Day 1

***DAY 1 of 2-day COURSE*** This Course and the CBIS Certification Exam are intended for experienced direct-care paraprofessionals at all levels and clinical professionals who want a strong foundation in best practices for brain injury rehabilitation. The Brain Injury Association of America offers a national certification program through its Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS).This two-day training is the official course designed to prepare participants to sit for the Certification Exam and join more than 6,000 Certified Brain Injury Specialists worldwide. To obtain certification, candidates must complete the required work experience/training and pass an examination. The course will focus on: • Diagnostic imaging • Medical, physical, cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychosocial consequences • Pediatrics, adolescents, and aging with a TBI • Concussions and mTBI • Disorders of consciousness • Rehabilitation philosophy, outcome measurement, and care management • Effect of injuries on families • Cultural, gender, and sexuality issues • Military populations • Neuropsychology • Participation and return to work WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The ACBIS Course and CBIS Certification Exam are intended for direct-care paraprofessionals at all levels and experienced professionals who want a strong foundation in best practices for brain injury rehabilitation. The ACBIS Course is designed to prepare participants to sit for the (optional) CBIS Certification Exam.