This introductory course is open to anyone looking to provide neurofeedback in a clinical capacity, including licensed mental health professionals, graduate students on track to becoming licensed, and technicians training to work under the supervision of a licensed provider. This course is not appropriate for clients receiving neurofeedback treatment or those exclusively interested in self-training. 

A general understanding of neuroanatomy or experience with other therapeutic modalities is helpful, but not required. If you have additional questions about training requirements or requirements to become licensed with the EEGer4 software, please write to us.

The main international body for neurofeedback certification is BCIA. You can view their certification requirements here. The didactic portion of training and mentoring can count toward BCIA certification.

After completing this course, you'll meet the training requirement to use the EEGer4 software in a clinical capacity. For information on continuing to use EEGer4 after training, please see here.

If you choose to go with another software option, completion of this course may satisfy their training requirements as well. The equipment (like the amplifier and electrodes) received as part of the training kit may also be compatible with their software. If you have questions, let us know.

Neurofeedback as a modality is closely linked to technology, so being comfortable with general computer use is recommended. Clinicians of all ages, experience levels, and comfort with technology have been able to find success in the course.

Some specific things to note in relation to this course:

• You will need access to a strong and reliable internet connection to participate in the live sessions.
• You'll need a Windows computer for the training to use the EEGer4 software. If you do not have a computer that meets the requirements, EEGer's support team can assist you in finding one.
• You will receive installation and configuration assistance from EEGer's support team to ensure the system is ready for the live practicum sessions.
• While not required, a second device (like a smartphone) with access to email can be helpful, as you can use it to take pictures of electrode placements or view information during training.
• While also not required, some participants like having a ‘helper’ available during the live sessions. The helper can assist with technology or application of electrodes, or the helper can do the live brain-training and have the electrodes applied to them. The person you choose should not have a history of head trauma, epilepsy, developmental trauma, depression, or other presentations that may be challenging to the training/learning process. If you have questions, please ask prior to the live training dates.

That's great! Get in touch and we can help sort through what you still need and provide recommendations on the best way for you to get started.

Yes, we host several in-person and online courses throughout the year. We partner with various providers to make training as accessible as possible both online and internationally. If you're unable to participate in the upcoming group, please feel free to check back for future dates or reach out to us for more information!

We're here to help! A member of our support team will connect with you prior to the first live session to make sure everything is properly installed and configured.

During the live practicum sessions, a member of our team will also be ready to assist virtually if any problems or technical questions come up. We work to make it a low-stress environment so that participants can focus on learning and applying neurofeedback while we help out on the technical side.

We've chosen to structure the live sessions over a four week period to be as accessible as possible. We've found that it's more accommodating to the learning process to schedule over four weeks, rather than back-to-back.

When you register, you can get started on the didactic portion right away. For the live practicum sessions, you'll use the time between sessions to process and practice what you learned, connect with your neurofeedback mentor, and, importantly, continue enjoying life! It helps cement the learning process and provides a good frame for getting started with neurofeedback - it's not a one-time event, it's a pathway.

To complete the course, you must attend the first three practicum sessions. It is critical to be present and participate, as practical hands-on experience (applying electrodes, reducing impedance, setting thresholds, etc.) are a core part of the learning process. If you are unable to participate in a session, we encourage you to consider joining a future training group if possible.

As part of the Clinical Pathway bundle, you'll receive an equipment kit with the specialized equipment you'll need to run neurofeedback sessions. The core components included are:

• Access to the EEGer4 software for the duration of the course.
• A two- or four- channel EEG amplifier (what's the difference?).
• A set of silver EEG electrodes (the quantity depends on type of amplifier).
• Conductive paste and skin prep gel for applying electrodes.

There are additional required components provided by the participant. Sourcing these independently helps participants save on costs by reducing shipping rates and accessing local or online deals.

• A Windows desktop or laptop that meets the software's minimum requirements.
• An external display or monitor (recommended, but not required).
• Materials for cleaning and applying electrodes. We recommend rubbing alcohol, cotton balls or pads, and disposable wipes or paper towels.

The EEGer4 software is used during training. It's an FDA-Approved Class II device that has been available to clinicians for many years with ongoing development.

While the course uses the EEGer4 software and prepares clinicians to approach neurofeedback with a compatible model, you're not required to continue using EEGer4 after training. The concepts, skills, connections, and hands-on experience with neurofeedback is transferable to other systems.

We're happy to share more information about the software upon request, but we also encourage and support reviewing different options and asking the community for their opinions. Many of the clinicians who use EEGer4, including the instructors and mentors you will work with during the course,  have experience with different systems and approaches.

You'll have access to the EEGer4 software for the duration of the course, including throughout the hands-on practicum and mentoring. In order to have access after the training, you’ll need to convert to a full clinical license.

There are a few different options to convert your license after training, and we're happy to answer any questions you have about licensing requirements or costs.

View EEGer4 Licensing Requirements

View EEGer4 Licensing Costs

Some things to consider:

• Check with your accountant to see if there is a preferred option for claiming business expenses or upgrades.
• If you're unsure when you'll be ready to offer neurofeedback with clients, you can wait to convert to a full license.
• The subscription option is month-to-month with no penalties or fees for putting the subscription on hold. That can be helpful if you anticipate a slow start to seeing clients, or anticipate periods where you might not have clients for neurofeedback training.
• We recommend calculating your personal return on investment, especially over the first few years of offering neurofeedback. The rate you charge for a session, number of clients, length of sessions, and how you bill clients can all influence which conversion option works best for you.

We are more than happy to speak with you about your options, please get in touch!

Most participants do continue with neurofeedback after training, but it can be a slow start for some. In our experience, that's more related to the  realities of learning and implementing a new modality than the training itself.

If you're not ready to continue after training, we're here to support you. We're happy to assist with refreshers on the technical or clinical side of things, and we offer supplemental courses, like free discussion and mentoring sessions for beginners. You're not locked into anything after completing training and can start up at your own speed. 

The community is also a valuable resource. Many clinicians offer mentoring for new users, including the instructors and assistants you'll work with during training. We encourage you to stay in touch with us and the community to receive support as you're getting started.

If you decide to go with a different software than EEGer4, that's okay too. The equipment you receive as part of the EEGer Training Kit may be compatible with other software, and the skills and concepts learned during training will also apply. You're welcome to continue participating in the community too, including other courses and webinars that we offer.

A ‘channel’ refers to an amplifier’s ability to measure activity at a specific location. A two-channel amplifier is able to actively monitor two locations on the scalp at once, where a four-channel amplifier can actively monitor four locations at once. Because a four-channel amplifier is able to measure more locations simultaneously, it enables advanced training plans which require monitoring or training many sites at once.

Four-channel amplifiers are more expensive than two-channel amplifiers, but have the ability to do single-channel and two-channel training as well. This means that choosing a four-channel amplifier provides more possibilities down the road, but doesn’t complicate or change the learning process or add complexity when getting started.

Most clinicians start with a two-channel amplifier, then upgrade to a four-channel amplifier (if they want to explore that type of training). While this requires purchasing a new amplifier, it allows the two-channel amplifier to be used as a backup device or for use with a second neurofeedback system.

Our Clinical Pathway package is more expensive than some other trainings, but you're getting more for your money. In addition to the live practicum sessions, the Clinical Pathway includes a comprehensive didactic course, individual and group mentoring, the equipment, technical support, and supplementary resources & webinars.

A lot of online courses, especially those introducing participants to a new modality, are designed to be unsupportive. We've created a list of specific things to keep an eye out for:

• Large training classes, which indicate a lack of personalized assistance and instruction.
• A large number of instructors and mentors, which can be good for networking and gaining different perspectives, but can also indicate that trainers are paid below a standard rate, or that you may be working with less experienced clinicians.
• Unknown instructor/trainer credentials or experience, which can indicate a lack of familiarity with the modality and/or with clients. 
• Contracts that lock you into a specific software/company to register for training. 
• Presenting too many choices when registering, which intentionally causes overwhelm and indecision. It leads participants to go with the 'most complete' or 'recommended' option, which may be designed to not provide the most value to participants.
• Very low registration fees, which can indicate that there might be add-ons or extra charges required after training, especially to 'unlock' what you might expect to be essential functionality for working with clients.
• Unclear direction for participants after training, such as supplementary support, mentoring recommendations, or additional training options. There's no course that can prepare you to use a new modality in 2-4 days.
• A lack of an approachable or inviting community, which can indicate that communication moves mostly 'through the company' rather than between users. That can show a lack of accessibility and collaboration, which may make self-organization, research, and advocacy may be more difficult.

Ultimately,  the approach that best fits you comes down to your needs and the needs of your practice/agency. Our main piece of advice is to use the existing community as a reference point, rather than a sales team or promo material. Do you see yourself reflected in the community? Are you invited to participate? What are their opinions on the software, approach, etc.? And, if they came from another software or approach, what brought them to this community?

We've been helping train and support clinicians for over a decade, so let us know what we can assist with. We recognize that there's a lot of risk involved with getting started beyond the cost. We're happy to put you in touch with clinicians to hear their perspective, and we’re here to guide you through the process.

We're happy to work with larger institutions or networks! If you have multiple people looking to train together, please write to us!

Yes, we want to make getting started with neurofeedback as accessible as possible. We host live practicums a couple of times each year, but you can get started with neurofeedback at any time by taking the on-demand didactic course and working through it at your own pace.

If you're interested in more information, please get in contact with us! We've been helping clinicians get started for many years, so we can provide recommendations and suggestions once we get a better idea of your circumstances.

The process of getting started is as follows:

1. Register for The Next Training Group:
   You'll have immediate access to the self-paced didactic portion, as well as support and guidance from EEGer on next steps.
2. Receive Your EEGer Training Kit
   We'll ship you a system that includes the essentials to get started. You'll also need a computer, but we'll help you find one that works.
3. Schedule a Free Configuration Appointment
   A member of EEGer's dedicated support team will remotely connect to your computer to assist with the installation and configuration process.
4. Complete the Didactic Lectures
   You'll understand the fundamentals of neurofeedback, the theory and research behind it, and be better prepared to start applying those lessons with hands-on training. 
5. Attend the Live Practicum Sessions
   You'll receive live instruction on using a neurofeedback system, run sessions, perform evaluations, and dive deeper into the theory behind neurofeedback.
6. Join Individual & Group Mentoring
   Get support from real neurofeedback providers as you start running live sessions. Ask questions, make connections, and apply what you've learned.
7. Continue Your Journey
   At this stage, you'll begin running regular sessions and be ready to use neurofeedback in a clinical capacity. You'll have EEGer's support, session recordings, supplementary webinars, and case studies to get through, and a welcoming community of providers to introduce yourself to!