Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Exam
includes the foundational knowledge, clinical concepts,
rehabilitation principles, and professional competencies required for
effective support of individuals with brain injury. It focuses on brain
anatomy and physiology, mechanisms and types of brain injury,
assessment, medical management, rehabilitation, functional
recovery, and interdisciplinary care. The exam also evaluates
understanding of cognitive, physical, behavioral, emotional, and
psychosocial consequences of brain injury across acute, post-acute,
and community settings.
,What factors influence the type and extent of behavioral difficulties
an individual may demonstrate after brain injury?
site and severity of damage; pre-injury characteristics of personality,
intelligence, and learning style, and the current environment
What is coma-emergent agitation? How long does it last?
episode of agitation that may occur as an individual emerges from
coma that is usually brief, lasting less than 10 days in duration
,What is consequence-based programming?
interventions focused on learning; not indicated for individuals
emerging from coma and demonstrating agitation or confusion
, What is pseudobulbar affect
neurologic condition in which people are prone to sudden,
unexpected, inexplicable, and often inordinate episodes of crying
or laughing
What is often the safest and most efficient technique for dealing
with agitation in a behavior-based manner?
through environmental management, where the focus is on offering
a quiet, organized, and structured environment with limited and
carefully managed stimulation