General Biofeedback Certificate

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

Sponsored by: Department of Applied Psychophysiology

The certificate program in Biofeedback provides an alternative for the individual who wishes to obtain a comprehensive introduction to biofeedback, 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. The certificate is a 9-credit program, three academic courses, and two residential conferences. The certificate program in Biofeedback 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 or 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).

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)

Total Credits: 9

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