• 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 10–20 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 (e.g., Neurofeedback).

8 CE Hours towards EEG/QEEG Certification

Thomas Collura
Ph.D,  QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S
Primary

Friday, October 23

8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time

Saturday, January 17

8:30AM – 6:00PM Eastern Time

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)
• 11:45AM – 12:45 PM – Clinical (1 Hour)9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – EEG/QEEG (2 Hours)
  • 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)

  • Major Networks

  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

Thursday, January 22

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

• Autonomic nervous system

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 – 11:30 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

                     Thomas Collura
                      Ph.D, QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S
                      Primary

Friday, January 23

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 – 10:30AM – 10:45AM (15 Minutes)
  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

  • Thomas Collura Ph.D, QEEG-D, BCN, LPCC-S Primary

    Richard McAlister DC, QEEG-D, BCN Secondary

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