8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)

• Cortical and subcortical structures macro and microanatomy

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – EEG (2 Hours)

• Basic knowledge of neurophysiology of EEG
• Editing and identifying artifacts
• Normal waveform patterns
• Standards of EEG acquisition procedures including activation

Break – 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (15 Minutes)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Technical (1 Hour)

• Montages
• Electrical/Clinical Safety

Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)

1:45 PM – 3:45 PM – Neuroscience (2 Hours)

• Sensory pathways

Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Research (2 Hours)

• Basic vs Clinical Research
• Exploratory Research vs. Hypothesis testing
• Experimental Design
• Basic Statistics and differences between parametric versus nonparametric statistics
• Definition of types of validation and reliability
• Meta-Analysis
• Reporting Results and Publication Standards

Learning Objectives for Day 2:
A.M.
9. Specify the Brodmann area functions and network connections.
10. Explain the l0-20 International Standard placement for 19 channel EEG recording.
11. Explain sources in the brain from which various frequency bands normally emanate, and their physiological basis.
12. Identify at least 5 sources of noncortical biological artifact in the EEG.
13. Indicate the developmental changes in the EEG.

P.M.
14. Specify the various functions of cortical structures.
15. Contrast differences between t-tests, alpha and p levels, correlational relationships, and z-scores.
16. Explain how clinically measured T-tests, alpha and P levels, correlational relationships, and z-score measures are used in QEEG as decision-making tools.
17. Identify the concepts of Type I and Type II error, and power of a statistical test.
18. Describe how to interact with a client to achieve an optimal EEG or QEEG recording.
19. Identify how to make necessary adjustments or instructions during an EEG or QEEG recording session, depending on client response or observed recordings.
20. Contrast the conditions identifiable using EEG with those identifiable when using QEEG.
21. Describe the commonalities and differences in available EEG and QEEG recording devices and software.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)

• Autonomic nervous system

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – EEG

(2 Hours)

• Abnormal EEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
• The use of different EEG montages for wave form analysis

Break – 11:30AM – 11:45AM (15 Minutes)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Clinical (1 Hour)

• Emphasis of correlating QEEG with other clinical diagnostic evidence
• Appropriateness of a QEEG referral

Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)

• Major Networks

Break – 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM (15 Minutes)

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – QEEG (2 Hours)

• The functional correlates of abnormal EEG changes
• The role of the QEEG metrics toward understanding and treating specific clinical presentations; and the relationship of the QEEG to other clinical examinations.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Clinical/Forensic (1 Hour)

• Patient conditions related to QEEG Evaluation
• History and prior clinical and laboratory reports review

Learning Objectives for Day 3:
A.M.
22. Identify the best subject inclusion and exclusion criteria for building a database.
23. Explain the fundamental statistical considerations within QEEG databases.
24. Distinguish the levels of experimental design in scientific research.
25. Describe examples of the various contemporary methods of processing and displaying QEEG statistical data (maps, etc.).

P.M.
26. Explain how clinical presentation of a client may affect the EEG.
27. Identify whether a client is suitable for an EEG or QEEG study.
28. Describe the steps in conducting a QEEG analysis.
29. Describe the use of Z-scores in QEEG analysis and interpretation.
30. Indicate various methods of EEG assessment.

• Behavioral I correlates to brain regions and networks

Break – 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (15 Minutes)

10:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Psychopharmacology (2 Hours)

• Relationships of drugs and neurotransmitter modulation
• Understanding of basic principles of half-lives and impact on interpreting QEEG Guidelines for the evaluation of drug effects on brain and behavior in individual patients
• Understand the effects of common psychopharmaceutical agent classes on EEG/QEEG data

Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)

1:45 PM – 3:45 PM – Clinical/ Forensic (2 Hours)

• Knowledge regarding limits of interpreting QEEG regarding choice of reference databases and -recognizing statistical probability versus clinical probability
• Recognizing the difference in deposition as “fact/treating” witness vs “expert” witness
• Understand Daubert vs Frye standards and their application to QEEG interpretation and use

Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM QEEG (2 Hours)

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Brodmann Areas in terms of how areas were defined and most common functional attributes to these regions
• Demonstrate knowledge of graph theory and definitions of terms
• Demonstrate knowledge of Current Source Density maps, metrics, and graphic methods of such (e.g., methods voxel representation of current course methods)
• Reports based on QEEG metrics should relate these to clinical history, symptoms and other clinical assessments

Learning Objectives for Day 4:
A.M.
31. Describe what EEG signatures should be referred out to other professionals.
32. Demonstrate an understanding of LORETA interpretation and training along with limitations.
33. Describe the concept of neuroplasticity in relation to the EEG and QEEG
34. Demonstrate knowledge about general cognitive and clinical changes that take effect after neurofeedback training based upon published scientific articles.
35. Describe EEG connectivity metrics such as coherence, phase, and asymmetry.
36. Explain phase and coherence, how they relate and what they can mean in the interpretation of the qEEG.

P.M.
37. Explain what defines the various EEG montages and the circumstances of their use.
38. Describe how LORETA and sLORETA-based interpretation and training provide unique capabilities compared to surface metrics.
39. Discuss a working knowledge of the montages, transforms and power displays along with the specific perspectives they can provide a reader of QEEG output.
40. Explain how to ensure that an EEG recording session has minimal artifacts or interference.
41. Create and construct a report on an EEG or QEEG session tailored to the client or referring practitioner’s needs.

10:45 AM – 12:45 PM – EEG (2 Hours)

• Abnormal EEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
• The use of different EEG montages for wave form analysis

Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)

1:45 PM – 3:45 PM – QEEG (2 Hours)

• Demonstrate knowledge of Current Source Density maps, metrics, and graphic methods of such (e.g., methods voxel representation of current course methods)
• Reports based on QEEG metrics should relate these to clinical history, symptoms, and other clinical assessments

Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EEG (2 Hours)

• Abnormal EEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
• The use of different EEG montages for wave form analysis

• Database Construction
• qEEGPro Database

Break – 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Medication (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)

• Medication Presentation

Lunch – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (1 Hour)

1:30 PM – 3:45 PM (2 Hours and 15 Minutes)

• Medication Presentation continued if necessary
• Coherence Review
• Study Presentations by students
• Study Presentations by Instructor

Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)

• i. Studies continued if necessary
• ii. Final Q & A to include
• Raw EEG interpretation
• Artifact
• Studies
• Student Concerns

*The 21+ Hour Didactic qEEG Introduction with Neurofeedback + Implementation is not part of the 40 hr certification, however, it is an essential add-on workshop