qEEG for Neurofeedback
Introduction
A Brief History of Neurometrics
Database Construction
Sampling Issues & Theory
The Problem of Normal
Phenotypes
Age Regression
Amplifier Characteristics
Signal Processing Differences
Other Considerations
Types of Databases
Reference Database
Normative Database
MiniQ
Research vs Clinical Databases
Advanced Analysis Techniques
Laplacian & Weighted Averages
LORETA
Collection Methods
File Types
Serial Acquisition
Simultaneous Acquisition
Montages
Bipolar Montage
Referential Montage
Average Reference Montage
Artifacts & Artifacting
Scope of Practice Considerations
Editing & Editing Tools
Collecting the Edited Sample
Windowing
The MiniQ and Editing
Normal & Abnormal Variants
Technical Aspects of Recording
Input Impedance and the Impedance Fetish
Time of Day and Sleep
The Collection Chair
Environment
Eye Problems
The Collection Script
The Dimensions of qEEG Analysis
Power
Magnitude
Coherence & Phase
More Coherence Complexities & Details
Intra vs Inter Hemispheric Coherence
Dominant or Peak Frequency
Asymmetry
EEG Morphology
The Cortical Window
The Function of Frequencies
Delta
Theta
Alpha
Beta
High Beta: High Frequency Beta
Gamma & Beyond
The Function of Location
10-20 Systems
Brodmann Areas
Hubs & Nodes
Connectivity
Compensation
The Default Mode
Functional Connectivity
Effective Connectivity
Matching Function to Location with Coherence
Network Analysis
Cell Ensembles
Rules of Connectivity
Binding Mechanisms
Pathway Analysis
Patterns of QEEG Analysis
The Trend of Analysis
Low or High Magnitude Considerations
Function of Frequency by Location
Matching Symptom to Location
Findings in Traditional Neurology
Findings In fMRI Research
Discriminants
Limitations of Discriminants
Deriving Protocols
Indirect Training of Component Bands
Using Two Channel Dynamics
The Evolution of Protocols
Protocol Selection
Watching Changes in Frequency
Compensatory Thresholding
Zscore Training
Tracking Changes
Percent Change
Writing Reports
Reviewing Maps with Clients
Manual Interpretation
Continuing Education Information
Satisfactory Completion
Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and New Mind Technologies. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Psychologists (APA)
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