What is Certification as an Expert in EEG and Clinical Neurophysiology?

          Certification by the American Board of EEG and Clinical Neurophsyiology (ABEN) is for M.D.s only, however ABEN offers essentially the same M.D. examination to Ph.D.'s who are members of the EEG Clinical Neuroscience Society (ECNS).  To pass the examination, both the M.D. and the Ph.D. test taker must: 1- Have completed a minimum of supervised training covering conventional EEG and QEEG, 2- passing a 4 hour written examination in conventional EEG, 3- passing a 2 hour written examination in QEEG and, 4- passing an oral examination in which 10 different EEG and/or EP records are orally evaluated.  An expert, whether an M.D. or Ph.D., must be able to explain why they made the edits, what the reliability and validity of the examination is, what features in the conventional EEG are present or not present in the QEEG and the reasons why he/she rendered a clinical impression and/or discussion.

What is Certification for QEEG Technician or QEEGT?

The technical understanding of EEG and QEEG requires specialized training.   For an EEG and QEEG Technologist certification (QEEG-T) knowledge and experience as to the basics of electrode placements, electrode references, montage selection, elimination of artifacts, recording procedures, patient's state of mind, etc. are certified by a written and oral examination. 

What is Certification for EEG Biofeedback or BCIA-EEG?

          The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America or BCIA offers certification to the broad universe of APA approved biofeedback clinical therapies, including EEG.  The sub-specialty of BCIA-EEG emphasizes the EEG/EP aspects of biofeedback as it relates to the larger universe of clinical symptoms and treatments within the area of biofeedback.