EEG/QEEG Certification 40 Hour Didactic Workshop and the 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop – Jan and Feb 2025
(The next evolution in Neuromodulation/Neurofeedback is EEG/QEEG BrainMapping!)
8 Day Combination Special for $1895 – EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 HOUR Didactic Workshop and the 21 Hours EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop – Virtual Workshop – Can be used for recertification!
January 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 31 and February 1, 2025
EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 HOUR Didactic Workshop and the 21+ EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop – Virtual Workshop – Can be used for recertification!
January 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2025
21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop – New! Virtual Workshop
January 16, 31 & February 1, 2025
EEG/QEEG is a scientific assessment and diagnostic tool to measure neuromodulation, neurofeedback, hyperbaric, and other therapies and modalities using brainwave activity.
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For Experience Levels: Introductory/Intermediate
This workshop, which is uniquely taught by five QEEG diplomates with diverse backgrounds, provides not only an opportunity to fulfill the QEEG Certification Board requirements, but also provides a broad and up-to-date exposure to the current state of EEG/QEEG and Neuromodulation/Neurofeedback. Attendees who are seeking EEG/QEEG Board certification, as well as those who have experience in EEG/QEEG and neurofeedback will find this a comprehensive and engaging workshop that by definition will include essential material to ensure a solid grasp of current EEG/QEEG concepts.
Who is this workshop for?
- Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, Dentists, Chiropractors, and technicians under licensed supervision, and other health care professionals accepted by BCIA
- Certain workshops may require prerequisite training/licensure. Call STS for further information.
- Medical doctors are welcome to attend all STS workshops. CME’s are not guaranteed.
- As well as other health care professionals accepted by BCIA
Learning Objectives:
1. Specify the relevant issues pertaining to scope of practice.
2. Explain the difference between ethical rules and legal rules in clinical practice.
3. Identify pertinent client rights and standards of care related to EEG monitoring.
4. Contrast the ethical and legal considerations as an EEG or EEG/QEEG provider.
5. Describe the physiological principles of the origins of the EEG in a client.
6. Specify the differences between EEG and EEG/QEEG.
7. Summarize the various approaches utilized in conducting EEG recording sessions.
8. Describe the various frequency bands and EEG/QEEG components.
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.
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 EEG/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 EEG/QEEG recording.
19. Identify how to make necessary adjustments or instructions during an EEG or EEG/QEEG recording session, depending on client response or observed recordings.
20. Contrast the conditions identifiable using EEG with those identifiable when using EEG/QEEG.
21. Describe the commonalities and differences in available EEG and EEG/QEEG recording devices and software.
22. Identify the best subject inclusion and exclusion criteria for building a database.
23. Explain the fundamental statistical considerations within EEG/QEEG databases.
24. Distinguish the levels of experimental design in scientific research.
25. Describe examples of the various contemporary methods of processing and displaying EEG/QEEG statistical data (maps, etc.).
26. Explain how clinical presentation of a client may affect the EEG.
27. Identify whether a client is suitable for an EEG or EEG/QEEG study.
28. Describe the steps in conducting a EEG/QEEG analysis.
29. Describe the use of Z-scores in EEG/QEEG analysis and interpretation.
30. Indicate various methods of EEG assessment.
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 EEG/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 EEG/QEEG.
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 EEG/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 EEG/QEEG session tailored to the client or referring practitioner’s needs.
42. Distinguish various Neuromodulation therapies and modalities ie: Neurofeedback
To Register:
- Call (800) 447-8052 or (216) 766-5707
- Email: info@stresstherapysolutions.com
Purchase Options:
5 Day EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop @ $1,295.00
3 Day 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop @ $650.00
Complete 8 Day EEG/QEEG Certification 40 Hour Didactic Workshop and 3 Day 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop @ $1,895.00
Cancellation Policy: StressTherapy Solutions reserves the right to cancel any STS Event without notice. Although cancellation is extremely unlikely, workshops will be rescheduled as necessary due to instructor illness, flight cancellations, or for any reason beyond our control. StressTherapy Solutions will not be held responsible for restricted or non-refundable air fares.
For questions or concerns, please call StressTherapy Solutions at (800)447-8052 or (216)766-5707
Email us at info@stresstherapysolutions.com or stsinc@StressTherapySolutions.com
Pay Using Paypal (see below)
Day 1 EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification
Friday, January 17, 2025
8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – History (1 Hour)
- Basic knowledge of the history of quantitative electrophysiology
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Ethics (2 Hours)
- Responsibilities and liability in provision of services
Break – 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (15 Minutes)
11:45 AM – 12:45 AM – Technical (1 Hour)
- Topographical representation of EEG/QEEG
- Electrodes and acquisition systems
Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)
- Cortical and sub cortical structures macro and microanatomy
2:45 PM – 4:45 PM – Technical (2 Hours)
- Instrumentation (Acquisition and review parameters/settings)
- Montages
Break – 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM (15 Minutes)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – EEG/QEEG (1 Hour)
- Understanding the uniqueness of EEG/QEEG analysis from other neuro imaging techniques and conventional metrics derived from the EEG signal
- Use of EEG/QEEG norms and methods used to derive EEG/QEEG norms
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Thomas Collura
Primary Instructor
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
Day 2 EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification
Saturday, January 18, 2025
8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)
- Cortical and subcortical structures macro and microanatomy
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
- Basic knowledge of neurophysiology of EEG/QEEG
- Editing and identifying artifacts
- Normal waveform patterns
- Standards of EEG/QEEG acquisition procedures including activation
Break – 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM (15 Minutes) |
Thomas Collura
Primary Instructor
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
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)
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
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Day 3 EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification
Thursday, January 23, 2025
8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
- Abnormal EEG/QEEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
- The use of different EEG/QEEG montages for waveform analysis
Break – 11:30AM – 11:45AM (15 Minutes)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Clinical (1 Hour)
- Emphasis on correlating EEG/QEEG with other clinical diagnostic evidence
- Appropriateness of an EEG/QEEG referral
Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Neuroscience (1 Hour)
Break – 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM (15 Minutes)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
- The functional correlates of abnormal EEG/QEEG changes
- The role of EEG/QEEG metrics in understanding and treating specific clinical presentations and the relationship of EEG/QEEG to other clinical examinations.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Clinical/Forensic (1 Hour)
- Patient conditions related to EEG/QEEG Evaluation
- History and prior clinical and laboratory reports review
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Thomas Collura
Primary Instructor
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
Robert (Rusty) Turner
Neurologist, BCN, EEG/QEEG-D |
David Ims,
M.A., EEG/QEEG-D |
Day 4 EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification
Friday, January 24, 2025
8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time
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8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Neuroscience (2 Hours)
- 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 their impact on interpreting EEG/QEEG guidelines for evaluating 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 EEG/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 EEG/QEEG interpretation and use
Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EEG/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 EEG/QEEG metrics should relate these to clinical history, symptoms, and other clinical assessments
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David Cantor,
PhD., M.S, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN |
Day 5 EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification
Saturday, January 25, 2025
8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time
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8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
- Use of EEG/QEEG norms and methods used to derive EEG/QEEG norms
- The functional correlates of abnormal EEG/QEEG changes
- The role of the EEG/QEEG metrics toward understanding and treating specific clinical presentations; and the relationship of the EEG/QEEG to other clinical examinations.
Break – 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (15 Minutes) |
Thomas Collura
Primary Instructor
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
Richard McAlister
EEG/QEEG-D,DC, BCN |
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
- Abnormal EEG/QEEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG/QEEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
- The use of different EEG/QEEG montages for wave form analysis
Lunch – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (1 Hour)
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM – EEG/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 EEG/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/QEEG (2 Hours)
- Abnormal EEG/QEEG waveforms and rhythms. Visual examination of EEG/QEEG traces to identify time and location of artifact and pathology.
- The use of different EEG/QEEG montages for wave form analysis
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Disclosure Statement:
Dr. Turner MD Neurologist – There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Dr. Cantor, Clinical Licensed Psychologist – CEO of BrainDX, LLC
Dr. Collura – Owner/Employee/Founder of BrainMaster Technologies, Inc., Bedford OH
- All of the material taught is of a scientific and clinical nature.
Mr. Ims MA in Psychology – There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Dr. McAlister DC – There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
*The science and information is continually changing and evolving in the field of Neuromodulation/Neurofeedbackeedback and EEG/QEEG. This course will regularly update our workshops with new information as it evolves.
21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop
The following information is in regards to the 21+ EEG/QEEG implementation workshop and is not part of the 5 Day EEG/QEEG CERTIFICATION 40 Hour Didactic – Virtual Workshop
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DAY 1 of 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop – New!
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00AM – 5:30PM Eastern Time
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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – EEG/QEEG Prep Class (30 Minutes)
- Review of EEG/QEEG requirement
- Distribute all class materials and explain the use of DropBox
- Explanation of distributed materials and how to access them during class time
- Explain how the exam is administered
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM – EEG/QEEG 101 – This subject matter is the foundation for the entire body of work presented in this workshop (1 Hour and 15 Minutes)
- Brainwave explanations
- International 10/20 sites and Brodmann Areas
- Interpreting Raw EEG/QEEG – VERY BASIC – (Details will be covered in depth during the remainder of the course)
- 3 montages
- Basic artifacting
- Interpreting FFT Absolute Power Maps and Absolute Power ZScore maps
- Interpreting Alpha and background frequency
- Interpreting Theta/Beta Ratio
Break – 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – EEG/QEEG 101 Continued (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
- Review and interpret several EEG/QEEG for practice
- Interpreting and presenting the EEG/QEEGPro report
- Protocol selection based on the EEG/QEEG
- Record keeping
Lunch – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (1 Hour)
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM (2 Hours and 15 Minutes)
- The EEG/QEEG report template
- Writing your own EEG/QEEG report (5 reports required by the EEG/QEEG Board for Certification)
Break – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
*The 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop is not part of the 40 hour certification, however, it is an essential add-on workshop |
Jeffrey Reich
EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, STS GNI Instructor |
Thomas Collura
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
DAY 2 of 21+ Hour EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop – New!
Friday, January 31, 2025
9:00AM – 5:30PM Eastern Time
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9:00 AM – 10:45 AM (1 Hour and 45 Minutes)
Break – 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Medication (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
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/QEEG interpretation
- Artifact
- Studies
- Student concerns
*The 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop is not part of the 40 hour certification, however, it is an essential add-on workshop |
Jeffrey Reich
EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, STS GNI Instructor |
Thomas Collura
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
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DAY 3 of 21+ Hour EEG/QEEG Implementation workshop – New!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
9:00AM – 5:30PM Eastern Time
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9:00 AM – 10:45 AM (1 Hour and 45 Minutes)
- Report construction student presentation and review
- Review
- Choosing the proper montage
- EEG/QEEG analysis
- Protocol selection
Break – 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
- Longitudinal Bipolar (Double Banana) Montage Presentations
- Artifact in the Double Banana Montage
Lunch – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (1 Hour)
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM (2 Hours and 15 Minutes)
- 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)
- Review exam questions – Technical Foundations
- Review exam questions – Thatcher
*The 21+ Hr EEG/QEEG Implementation Workshop is not part of the 40 hour certification, however, it is an essential add-on workshop. |
Jeffrey Reich
EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, STS GNI Instructor
Thomas Collura
Ph.D, EEG/QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S |
*CE and Commercial Support: Please review the complete CE and conflict-of-interest disclosure information prior to registering.
*This course is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CUE Management Solutions, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
*APA Credits are not guaranteed for any workshops