The introductory level training provides the participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to successfully integrate neurofeedback into their clinical practice. The training is also a necessary part of preparing the participants for Board Certification in Neurofeedback. 

This 36-hour neurofeedback training is accredited by Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) and fulfills all the criteria of didactic training necessary for BCIA board certification in Neurofeedback. 

The training prepares its participants to immediately begin the practice of neurofeedback on the way to board certification. Neurofeedback is a powerful clinical tool that enables clinicians to successfully work with otherwise difficult to treat patients suffering from a variety of psychophysiological disorders. Neurofeedback has been empirically demonstrated to be an efficacious treatment of ADHD, epilepsy, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and many others.

This training provides sufficient material so clinicians will gain:

• Knowledge the psychophysiological and electrical bases to understand the theory underlying neurofeedback
• Understanding of the conditions appropriate for neurofeedback treatment
• Familiarity with common assessments
• Understanding of different neurofeedback modalities
• Knowledge of the neurofeedback recording devices
• Practical experience to perform an effective neurofeedback session and assessments.

Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, MDs, Chiropractic and Other degrees in health care that have been pre-approved by BND and BCIA

1A Introduction to Neurofeedback

• List the different neuroimaging techniques
• Define neurofeedback, its mechanism and uses
• Name 4 assumptions related to neurofeedback

1B History and Development of Neurofeedback

• Review the pioneers of neurofeedback
• Describe the early clinical applications of neurofeedback 

1C Learning Theories and Clinical Applications

• Analyze and summarize classical conditioning and operant conditioning
• Define important terms related to learning theories (secondary reinforcement, extinction, generalization, habituation, and shaping)

1D Arousal, Attention, EEG and Neurofeedback

• Define and identify arousal
• Differentiate between the different types of arousal
• Describe and analyze the relationship between arousal, attention, EEG and neurofeedback

1D Homeostasis, Allostasis, Feedback and Control Systems

• Name two different feedback mechanism
• Identify homeostasis and allostasis
• Describe the physiological mechanisms of the stress response
• Summarize the different types of stress mechanisms

2 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

• Summarize the different parts of a neuron and their communication
• List the three levels of the brain and their functioning
• List the four lobes and their function
• Describe how EEG is being generated
• Define neuroplasticity and its role in NFB

3 International 10-20 System of Electrode Placement

• Explain, use and apply the 10-20 electrode placement system
• Demonstrate the ability to place electrodes according to the 10-20 system

3A Electricity and EEG

• Explain the history and relevance of an EEG
• Define and use the basic terms of electricity relevant to EEG
• Describe the processing of electrical signals

3B Posterior Dominant Rhythm (PDR)

• Describe the role of PDR
• Identify PDR
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal PDR
• Measure PDR by using Minimaps as an assessment tool

3BC Montages

• Summarize the different montages
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the different montages
• Compare and analyze the different montages and when to use them

3BC Artifacts

• Identify a variety of artifacts in an EEG recording
• Explain how to prevent and minimize artifacts

3C Band Widths and Wave Forms

• Identify the different brain bandwidths and their functioning
• Describe the connection between brain bandwidths and arousal
• Summarize the different conditions of EEG

4 Research in Neurofeedback

• Identify evidence-based research in neurofeedback
• List the efficacy levels of NFB research
• Demonstrate the ability to review a NFB research
• List key research papers in neurofeedback
• Describe clinical and research challenges in NFB

5 Psychopharmacology

• Describe the effects of medications, drugs, alcohol and other substances on the brain and EEG
• Explain the reward mechanism
• Explain the physiological mechanism of substances

6 Client Assessment

• Describe the importance of assessments
• Summarize the different assessments for intake and ongoing sessions
• Detect and address adverse reactions

Practicum: Arousal Assessment

• Explain and demonstrate intake and assess the client’s arousal level
• Create a NFB protocol based on different arousal assessments
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a NFB session based on the arousal assessment protocol

Practicum: Minimap PDR

• Explain the purpose of a minimap PDR
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a minimap PDR
• Interpret PDR data

7 Protocol Development

• List four factors to take into account when defining a protocol
• Describe how to accommodate client needs and practitioner’s experience when defining a protocol
• List three factors needed to gather information
• Select an appropriate treatment modality based on a variety of factors
• Analyze a client case presentation

8 Treatment Implementation

• Describe and demonstrate the role of a neurotherapist
• Summarize alpha theta training
• Explain the process of remote training and assess its pros and cons

Practicum: qEEG

• Inspect the brain activity from a qEEG acquisition demonstration
• Describe the steps to analyze the data
• Create a NFB protocol based on a qEEG

Practicum: Running a Session

• Explain and demonstrate the intake and assess the client’s arousal level
• Demonstrate client’s preparation for a NFB session
• Create a NFB protocol based on different arousal assessments
• Conduct the first NFB session

Practicum: Protocol Adjustment

• Evaluate the effectiveness of a previous NFB session
• Adjust the reward band or the protocol based on (a) client’s feedback, (b) Symptom Checklist questionnaire, (c) modification in the arousal assessment
• Discuss the role of threshold in performing a NFB session

9 Trends in Neurofeedback

• List five different treatment modalities
• Design trainings which combine neurofeedback with other modalities

10 Ethical & Professional Conduct

• Review the different biofeedback organizations
• Summarize the NFB code of ethics
• Discuss the supervision/mentoring process

Week 1:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Meet and Greet
10:15 - 12:15 Introduction: Welcome; Introduction to Neurofeedback; History and Development; Attention and Arousal; Feedback and Stress; Learning Theories and Applications
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Introduction continued

Week 2:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Electricity: Terms, concepts and signal processing; Brain waves and patterns; Waveforms and Bandwidths 
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Treatment Implementation: Instruments, Demonstration of qEEG acquisition

Week 3:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Instruments: Introduction to the 10-20 electrode placement system; Artifact Rejection and Montages 
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Treatment Implementation Demonstration: Preparation of a neurofeedback session (and electrode placements) and Performing the first session

Week 4:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Client Assessments: Assessments;  Performing Minimap; Determining PDR; 
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Client Assessments: Based on the arousal model assessment, perform  initial assessment, evaluate the session and adjust protocol

Week 5:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Functional Neuroanatomy
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Protocol Development

Week 6:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Functional Neuroanatomy
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Protocol Development  and Implementation 

Week 7:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Research and alpha-theta Protocol 
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 1:30 Ethics: Ethical and Legal Practice; Clinical Practice
1:30 - 2:30 Case Presentation

Week 8:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15 Trends
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 2:30 Psychopharmacology 

Week 9:
10:00 - 10:15 (optional) - Optional Review
10:15 - 12:15  Treatment Implementation: Become a Neurotherapist; Home based; Alpha theta
12:15 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 1:30 Case Presentation
1:30 - 2:30 Ethic Cont: Supervision, Scope of Practice; Final Wrap Up

This is a live virtual course and partiicpants will attend each session over ZOOM. We strive to make it as interactive as possible, with opportunities to ask questions, have conversations, and see each other. It will also include demonstrations and an optional review each week. 

The cost for 36 CEs is $50. An email will be sent to all participants who complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Up until the day before the course begins

Participants must have paid tuition fee, signed in, attended the entire seminar, completed an evaluation, and signed out in order to receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates available after satisfactory course completion at credits.education

This course is pending approval by the ASWB.

Social Workers

Introduction to Neurofeedback, Course# 6216, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Credits.Education as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 36 general continuing education credits. 

 

Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists

CA: Credits.Education is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Credits.Ecucation maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.  Course meets the qualifications for 36 hours of continuing education credits for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.