Prerequisites

• Bachelors degree or higher in a health care field
• or
• 3 years of neurofeedback experience in a professional setting. Submit CV including education and professional experience.

Fees

• $200 application fee with submission.

Study References and Forms

• Completion of reading and media study covering references on neurofeedback history, research, EEG and instrumentation, neuroscience, treatment planning, and professional conduct. View list of study references ››
  
  Submit forms with three key ideas from each chapter or section. View forms ››

Course Attendance

• Attendance at EEG Info Introductory Course or Clinical Summit within past 2 years.
  Submit certificate of completion.
• Completion of all three Practicum Weekends for initial certification: Alpha-Theta, Bipolar/Infra-low Frequency Neurofeedback and Neurofeedback Evaluation.

Mentoring

• 10 hours of individual or group mentoring with Othmer Method certified provider. Submit mentoring form.
• Ongoing participation in EEG Info List Server discussions.

Recertification Every Two Years

• Requires EEG Info Introductory course or Clinical Summit, new case presentation, and continuing participation on EEG Info list server discussion group.

Personal Neurofeedback Training

• 20 sessions of awake-state training and 10 sessions of deep-state training. Submit all session notes.

Clinical Experience

• At least one year of clinical experience with neurofeedback.  Completion of 400 neurofeedback sessions, with no less than 20 clients.

Written Case Presentation

• One client through at least 20 sessions, within last 12 months, demonstrating mastery of the Othmer Method. Submit all assessment and reassessment information, session notes and written summary of decision-making process and lessons learned.