Mission
BCIA certifies individuals who meet education and training standards in biofeedback and progressively recertifies those who advance their knowledge through continuing education.

Recognition
BCIA is recognized as the certification body for the clinical practice of biofeedback by the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe (BFE), and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).

Board Certification Areas
BCIA offers Biofeedback Certification, Neurofeedback Certification, and Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback Certification.  Clinical, Academic, and Technician certification tracks are available for Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, while only the Clinical track is available for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback. Read more...

BCIA Credentials
BCIA has trademarked BCB, BCN, and BCB-PMDB for your use where allowed. Read more…

BCIA News
Clinical Update Series:  New in 2012 – BCIA will be offering 90 minute webinars that are easily accessible online and very affordable.  These are the perfect tools to update your skills and gain continuing education credit toward recertification – all from the comfort of your office.

Coming soon – stay tuned for more information on these topics:
September 27 – Ethics, Part 1 by Don Moss, PhD, BCB, BCN - Register Now
October 4 – Ethics, Part 2 by Don Moss, PhD, BCB, BCN - Register Now
October 11 – Radical Prostatectomy & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation by Debbie Callif, OT, BCB-PMD - Register Now
November – A 3-Part Series on Addictions by Fred Shaffer, PhD, BCB; Genie Davis, PhD, BCN; and Richard Davis, LPC, BCN
December - Difficult Cases-An Evolutionary Biofeedback Approach by Erik Peper, PhD, BCN

Educational Opportunities
ISNR Annual Conference – September 19 – 23, Orlando, FL
Midwest Society for Behavioral Medicine & Biofeedback – Annual Conference, October 6 – 7, Novi, MI
Biofeedback Society of Texas – Annual Conference, October 12 – 14, San Antonio, TX
Biofeedback Society of California – 38th Annual Conference, November 2 – 4, Burlingame, CA
North Carolina Biofeedback Society – Annual Conference, November 2 – 4, Greensboro, NC

Poland:  September 11 - 15 in Rzeszow: The Biofeedback Foundation of Europe will hold its 16th Annual Meeting.

The Netherlands:  Danielle Matto and Eveline Kempenaar have launched some exciting new CE opportunities for those in the Netherlands. Please visit their website for more information.

ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society: They offer BCIA accredited courses to fulfill our continuing education requirements toward recertification.

BCIA Exam Sites
September 9 – Burlington, VT

September 21, Orlando, FL – ISNR Annual Meeting

You must first file a certification application with BCIA and pay all fees prior to selecting an exam date using our Exam Registration form.

Please note that you may also elect the special exam option that enables you to use a local proctor.

 

 

  

August 2012 Update

The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) is offering their 20th Annual Conference September 19 – 23, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.  This meeting is the premier event in our field, featuring speakers and topics that range from beginner to advanced.   In addition, you will have an opportunity to visit the exhibit area to see the latest equipment advances and there is no other place to have the networking opportunities afforded you at this meeting.  The Hyatt Regency, the host hotel, will provide you with the perfect setting to learn more about our field, meet new friends and catch up with old, as well as fulfill your continuing education expectations – all within close proximity to DisneyWorld! 

ISNR also will be offering pre-conference workshops September 17 – 19.  Be sure to check out the schedule so that you can begin how best to spend your time in Orlando.  BCIA events of interest:

  • Thursday, September 20 – Small Group Discussion:  BCIA Certification.  Come meet with Judy Crawford and have her demystify the certification process.
  • Friday, September 21 – Small Group Discussion:  Mentoring with Sarah Wyckoff and Judy Crawford.  Have you ever wondered how you can share what you’ve learned with the next group of clinicians?  Stop in and see how you fit!
  • BCIA Certification exam – for any and all pre-registered applicants.  Please contact BCIA to be sure that your paperwork is in order.
  • Saturday, September 22 – Small Group Discussion:  Recertification with Judy Crawford. Bring your questions.  Learn how broad the ce requirements really are and how friendly the process has become.

AAPB News
AAPB’s 44th Annual Meeting: Creating Synergy: Integrating Methods and Modalities March 13-16, 2013 will be in Portland, Oregon. 

ISNR News
ISNR Announces early registration deadline is Tuesday, July 31.  Read more…

ISNR announces the publication of IEEE Recommended Practice for Neurofeedback Systems.  

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