Training offers nationally recognized credential
ALBANY, N.Y.: February 5, 2018 – The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) announced their upcoming Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) training to be held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on June 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This class is offered in accordance with the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) to strengthen the network of dedicated, competent brain injury specialists across New York State.
Professionals working in the field of brain injury that have 500 hours of currently verifiable direct contact experience with an individual or individuals with brain injury are invited to apply. The class is designed to help review material for the nationally recognized certification examination. Starting six weeks prior to the class, enrollees will have access to weekly webinars and receive study tips and detailed home study information that corresponds with the chapters in the Essential Brain Injury Study Guide.
“Brain injuries can happen in an instant but can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral changes,” said Eileen Reardon, Executive Director for BIANYS. “It is extremely important that we have a network of professionals committed to maintaining knowledge about brain injury rehabilitation throughout New York State.”
To register or learn more about upcoming CBIS training with BIANYS, please call 518-459-7911. Deadline to apply is April 13, 2018.