Certifications during grad school

[Missthang]

Hey everyone!

I have a couple questions for those who are currently a grad student or a recent grad.

I was looking into completing some kind of certification before graduating, just to have some additional credential besides my degree when looking for a CF position. I'm very interested in the adult medical population, and seeing as it's a difficult area to get into especially for a CFY, I was thinking some extra credential may make me more competitive after graduation.

I'm definitely interested in becoming certified in LSVT Loud and have heard of a few brain injury certifications as well. Just not sure if now is the right time for these things or if I should wait until I'm employed (and possibly have my employer pay for certifications!).

Has anyone done this/know someone who has? Thanks in advance!

[Shayy]

Unfortunately I don't have an answer for you. I have the same questions.

Also, if anyone knows where I can find the list of certifications that can be acquired I would greatly appreciate it!

[Missthang]

Yes, that would be extremely helpful too! I guess my only option is to poll professors and clinical supervisors on their opinions about this topic.

[slpstudent123]

Current grad student w/ LSVT LOUD certification. It's impossible (and expensive!) to get all the certifications out there... My advice would be to get any certification(s) which will be immediately helpful to you or which you can use to expand your clinical skills as a grad student. For example, one of the professors at my school is very well known for her work with Parkinson's patients and I was able to train under her after I got my LSVT certification, which I found very valuable. I also found that it was good to get this certification as a student since it is cheaper. However, you have to renew it every few years, so if you're not going to use it immediately it may not be worth it. Talk to professors and clinical supervisors in your department about certifications and see if they recommend any as a leg-up for the specific job you want. When you have your medical placement, your supervisor there will also be a good person to ask. Just my two cents, hope it helps a little!

[JustJay]

I would like to get a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification. There's an option for a provisional certification while in grad school.

 

http://www.acbis.pro/PCBIS.html