About the Online EEGer Introduction to Neurofeedback Course (EIN)

This is our complete introductory package, and includes the three core components you need to get started in clinical neurofeedback. This section is a brief overview of what's included. For more detailed descriptions, and frequently asked questions, see below.

• EEGer Training Kit (ETK) -- You will be sent the EEG equipment you'll need. You'll need to provide a computer that meets minimum requirements. Installation & configuration help is available.
• Introduction to Neurofeedback Didactic  (IND)  You'll get access to these lectures with Angelika Sadar -- BCIA-approved instructional lecture recordings to learn at your own pace.
• EEGer Online Practicum (EOP) -- You'll attend 4 hands-on instructional webinars to learn placements, applying sensors, the basics of using the software. These sessions will also introduce you to the mentoring process.

EEGer Online Practicum Session Dates (Live)

June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25

12pm - 2pm EDT

If you have an EEGer system already, or have already taken the BCIA-approved Introductory course, there are packages to accommodate you. Please see below for more details about these options.

Learning Objectives for Didactic Lectures (IND)

Here are the learning objectives for the didactic lectures, total of 36 credit hours for APA and BCIA.

I. Orientation to Neurofeedback – (four hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Describe the history and growing clinical applications of EEG
2. Explain the role of Barry Sturman and SMR training in the development of the field
3. Explain how low resolution electromagnetic tomography provides a solution to the inverse problem
4. Describe how instrumental conditioning is a learning paradigm involved in EEG biofeedback

II. Basic neurophysiology and neuroanatomy – (four hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Describe key areas of the human nervous system
2. Explain how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work.
3. Describe the basic functions of the autonomic nervous system

III. Instrumentation and electronics – (four hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Define essential terms and concepts
2. Discuss the basic concepts of electricity that apply to the brain
3. Explain what a modern amplifier processes
4. List typical data to derived from a qEEG

Signal acquisition

1. Explain the differences between referential (unipolar) and sequential (bipolar) sensor montage
2. Describe the 10 – 20 system of electrode placement
3. Describe the differences between neuro- imaging techniques

Artifacts

1. Recognize the EEG signatures of various physiological artifacts
2. Recognize the EEG signatures of various physiological artifacts
3. Signal processing rhythms
4. List the main frequency band
5. Describe state of mental activity associated with each frequency band

IV. Research evidence base for neurofeedback

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Review often cited research
2. Name the area where Neurofeedback has the most empirical
3. Describe the criticisms of current feedback research

V. Pharmacological considerations – (two hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Describe potential effects of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs on clinical presentation.
2. Describe potential effects of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs on EEG measures.
3. Describe potential effects of different drugs on neurofeedbackassessment andtraining

VI. Patient clinical assessment – (four hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Describe to prepare your client Neurofeedback
2. Discuss what needs to be part of an intake assessment
3. Learn how arousal impacts performance
4. Describe the three types of arousal in the clinical symptoms associated with each
5. Explain how the EEG relates to levels of arousal
6. List four types of EEG assessments
7. Explain the difference between the clinical and normative database
8. Recognize at normal EEG patterns
9. Explain what event related potentials measure

VII. Developing treatment protocols – (six hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. List at least two ruling protocols based on really research
2. Explain how the arousal model helps to develop protocols
3. Design a protocol for: under arousal, overarousal and unstable arousal
4. List reasons to consider alpha training
5. Describe protocol changes based on patient response to training
6. Explain qEEG endophenotypes and their role in protocol selection
7. Discuss the steps involved in protocol development
8. Discuss the role of monitoring in session and between session changes

VIII. Treatment implementation – six hours

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Explain the process of Neurofeedback to clients/patients
2. List the information a client needs to exercise informed consent
3. Discuss ways to help client maximize their Neurofeedback training
4. Explain non—specific therapeutic factors and how to foster them
5. Explain what is involved in alpha/theta training
6. Describe what occurs during the Neurofeedback training session

IX. Current trends in Neurofeedback – two hours

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. Describe the evolution of single-channel Beta/SMR training
2. Recite relatively recent developments in the field of EEG biofeedback
3. Discussed how hemoencephelography (HEG) biofeedback is a form of Neurofeedback
4. List for forms of neuromodulation
5. Describe ways to combine neurofeedback with other forms of biofeedback

X. Ethics and professional conduct – (two hours)

After this section, participant will be able to:

1. List BCIA minimum certification standards for neurofeedback certification
2. Discuss practice standards and guidelines
3. List the professional societies involved in Neurofeedback
4. Discuss insurance reimbursement were biofeedback and how to explain this to patients
5. Discuss the need for ongoing training and education in Neurofeedback once certification is obtained