Successful Practitioner

1. Explain the uses of Neurofeedback training

2. List the definitions associated with the latest empirical Neurofeedback research

3. List the pioneer researchers in neurofeedback and explain their findings

4. Describe the history and progression of empirical Neurofeedback research and training

5. Explain the therapeutic relationship between the Neurofeedback practitioner and client

6. Explain the assumptions underlying Neurofeedback research and training

7. Demonstrate Neurofeedback techniques necessary to pass the BCIA exam

8. List and define terms associated with signal processing

9. Describe the Neurofeedback intake process including collection of medical history, psychological conditions, medications, psychosocial and family history, and relevant biographical information, etc.

10. Describe how Neurofeedback services should be limited to the practice standards and guidelines of one’s license or the license of their supervisor and also to those areas where one has: sufficient training and familiarity with the client population and disorders

11. Describe the pre and post-treatment assessments such as neuropsychological tests, continuous performance tests, and EEG/QEEG, appropriate to your practice and licensure

12. Explain the methods associated with ongoing Neurofeedback assessment

13. Explain how learning theories can be applied to Neurofeedback

14. Describe the ethical and professional conduct of practitioners expected by the BCIA

15. Explain basic neurophysiology and the connection to Neurofeedback

16. Explain basic neuroanatomy and the connection to Neurofeedback

17. Explain how the Neurofeedback signal is acquired

18. Describe the non-electrical equipment involved in Neurofeedback

19. Describe the electronic systems involved in Neurofeedback

20. Explain the comparison between QEEG and other neuroimaging techniques

21. Describe montages and their characteristics associated with Neurofeedback trainings

22. Explain and recognize normal EEG patterns

23. Explain and recognize abnormal EEG patterns

24. List the psychopharmacological considerations in Neurofeedback

25. Explain client rights associated with privacy, confidentiality, privileged communication, informed consent to assessment and treatment, treatment contract apprising of possible adverse effects, accepting clients, abandonment, and appropriate referrals, equal access to health care, and HIPAA compliance

26. Describe the frequency of appropriate consultation and supervision in Neurofeedback

27. Explain the purposes and process of supervision and consultation in Neurofeedback

28. Describe the purposes and process of mentoring in Neurofeedback

29. Define professional relationships in Neurofeedback including: dual relationships, conflicts of interest and exploitation of clients, consultations, referrals, and relationships with other professionals, medical and medication monitoring, procedures for dealing with unethical behavior and consumer complaints

30. Explain the current trends in Neurofeedback software and equipment

31. Demonstrate treatment protocols and implementation of Neurofeedback labs