IBCCES provides research-based, position-specific training and certification programs to help therapists and educators better understand their patients and students with cognitive disorders, as well as earn specialized credentials and professional recognition. IBCCES programs also meet federal funding requirements for Title I, Title II, IDEA, and CARES stimulus funding.
Certifications For Educators
IBCCES offers a number of online training and certification programs for educators and professionals who work in an education setting to provide best practices, up-to-date training, and professional recognition.
Autism Certifications
The Certified Autism Specialist™(CAS) and Autism Certificate (AC) certifications are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals who have autism. These 14 CE training and certification programs focus on best practices in the following areas:
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- Autism Overview
- Behavior
- IEP and Program Development
- Early Childhood Identification
- Parent Communication
- Comorbidities
*Our Certified Autism Specialist certification is available in Spanish or Arabic upon request
Student Mental Health Certifications – for Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Staff
The Student Mental Health Specialist (SMHS) and Student Mental Health Certificate (SMHC) programs were created for non-mental health professionals who work in the education setting to help identify and support students with mental health concerns. The goal is to help identify these students to provide assistance or professional support faster, increase school safety and improve learning outcomes. These 14 CEU programs focus on identification and best practices in the following areas related to student mental health:
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- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
- ADHD
- IEP and Program Development
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Teletherapy Certifications
The Board Certified Telepractice Specialist™(BCTS) and Telepractice Facilitator Certificate™(TFC) are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals virtually. These 8 CEU training and certification programs are meant for speech therapists, occupational therapists, mental health professionals, and facilitators of virtual therapy services. Training content for these certifications focus on:
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- Introduction to telepractice
- Environment
- Technology
- Licensing & compliance
- Facilitation
- Scheduling
- Materials
- Assessment
- Introducing this model and working with stakeholders
Cognitive Certifications
The Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS) and Certified Cognitive Coach (CCC) training and certification programs were designed to address the need for best practices on a variety of increasingly prevalent disorders seen by educators in the classroom. The 14 CEU BCCS and CCC certifications include training on the following topics:
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- Dyslexia
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Litigation Concerns
Certifications For Therapists & Healthcare Professionals
IBCCES offers a number of certification programs for healthcare providers such as SLPs, OTs, mental health professionals, behavior therapists, and other professionals who work with individuals with autism or other cognitive disorders.
Autism Certifications
The Certified Autism Specialist™(CAS) and Autism Certificate (AC) certifications are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals who have autism. These 14 CE training and certification programs focus on best practices in the following areas (ASHA and AOTA-approved training modules available):
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- Autism Overview
- Behavior
- IEP and Program Development
- Early Childhood Identification
- Parent Communication
- Comorbidities
*Our Certified Autism Specialist certification is available in Spanish or Arabic upon request
Teletherapy Certifications
The Board Certified Telepractice Specialist™(BCTS) and Telepractice Facilitator Certificate™(TFC) are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals virtually. These 8 CEU training and certification programs are meant for speech therapists, occupational therapists, mental health professionals, and facilitators of virtual therapy services. Training content for these certifications focus on:
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- Introduction to telepractice
- Environment
- Technology
- Licensing & compliance
- Facilitation
- Scheduling
- Materials
- Assessment
- Introducing this model and working with stakeholders
Certification Process
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