Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Certificate

Certificate Lead: Eric K. Willmarth, Ph.D.

Sponsored by: Department of Psychophysiology

The certificate program in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback provides an alternative for the individual who wishes to obtain a comprehensive introduction to biofeedback and neurofeedback, without undertaking an academic degree program. All training and didactic education is designed to follow the knowledge blueprint of the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Students pursuing the certificate must document access to biofeedback instrumentation including at least three modalities, and preferably access to neurofeedback instrumentation as well. The certificate is a 10-credit program, including a graduate colloquium, three academic courses, and two residential conferences. The certificate program in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback offers one enrollment period in the fall semester. The first course begins in Fall A and continues through the end of the summer semester or until the practicum requirement is complete.

Additional BCIA requirements include: a course in anatomy and physiology, supervised experience, and exam. Refer to the BCIA for further details: www.bcia.org.

Requirements

Students pursuing the Certificate in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback may concentrate their coursework either in general biofeedback (focused on the muscles, respiration, cardiovascular system, and autonomic nervous system) or in neurofeedback (focused on re-training brain activity).

A. Courses required for students desiring to concentrate on general biofeedback

APH 5622 - Basic Training and Education in Biofeedback 3 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)
Choice of either
APH 5627 - Intermediate Biofeedback 3 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)
Or
APH 5101 - Psychophysiological Recording, Assessment, and Interventions 3 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)
Choice of either
APH 5595 - Advanced Biofeedback Practicum 3 credit(s)
Or
APH 5571 - Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback 3 credit(s)

B. Courses required for students desiring to concentrate on neurofeedback

APH 5271 - EEG Biofeedback: Assessment and Intervention 3 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)
APH 5251 - Neuropsychophysiology 3 credit(s)
Choice of either
APH 5561 - Quantitative Electroencephalogram as an Assessment Tool 3.0 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)
Or
APH 5281 - Advanced EEG Biofeedback: Theoretical and Clinical Considerations 3.0 credit(s) (includes a one-day residential conference laboratory)

Total Credits: 9

Requirements for 2019-2020 Academic Year approved by CIMHS Degree Program Committee.

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