Major Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider Expands Training Capabilities with Behavioral Analysis Accreditation

Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), a leading provider of traumatic brain injury and stroke rehabilitation services, has achieved accreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) at three of its facilities, marking a significant advancement in behavioral analysis training and treatment standards. The accreditation covers locations in Bakersfield and Los Angeles, California, and Irving, Texas, establishing them as approved training sites for behavior analysis students.

The significance of this accreditation extends beyond institutional recognition. As brain injury patients often face complex behavioral challenges, the designation ensures a higher standard of care while addressing a critical need in the healthcare sector for qualified behavioral analysts. The accreditation enables CNS to train future professionals under board-certified behavior analysts, potentially alleviating the shortage of specialized practitioners in brain injury rehabilitation.

Chris Persel, Regional Director of Clinical Services and Director of Behavior Programming at CNS, emphasized the accreditation's importance in expanding opportunities for behavior analysis students. Since its founding in 1980, CNS has developed comprehensive expertise in treating patients with behavioral deficits, incorporating crisis prevention, management, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs.

The BHCOE Accreditation® is particularly noteworthy as it recognizes providers who demonstrate continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. For healthcare providers and patients seeking brain injury rehabilitation services, this accreditation serves as a benchmark for quality care and professional development in behavioral analysis, potentially influencing treatment outcomes for thousands of brain injury patients requiring specialized behavioral interventions.