Intermediate Training and Education in Biofeedback   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

MBM 5627 - Intermediate Training and Education in Biofeedback


This course provides students with more advanced skills to conduct effective higher-level biofeedback interventions, along with additional knowledge about biofeedback concepts and approaches, and a more solid grounding in research on biofeedback. The knowledge and skills included in the Saybrook biofeedback training sequence follow the "Blueprint of Knowledge" developed by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance to guide training of biofeedback professionals (BCIA, 2006). The Intermediate level course covers the remainder of the BCIA Blueprint of Knowledge, including: 1) psychophysiological recording, advanced (4 hours), 2) surface electromyography and its applications, part II (4 hours), 3) autonomic nervous system biofeedback and its applications, part II (4 hours), 4) EEG applications (4 hours), 5) adjunctive interventions, part II (4 hours), and 6) professional conduct (4 hours). In this course, students complete 24 hours of basic didactic education and 6 hours of clinical mentoring qualifying toward eventual certification in general biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Prerequisite(s): MBM 5622  (or equivalent training with instructor approval) 3 credit(s)
Offered: Offered SP - Term A. Course Length: Course Length: 8 Weeks. RC Required.