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Biofeedback Training for APA Continuing Education Credit

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APA continuing education credit is a valuable resource for professionals in the field of psychology who want to stay up-to-date on the latest research and techniques. One area of study that is gaining popularity is biofeedback training, which involves using technology to monitor and provide feedback on physiological processes in order to improve health and well-being. APA continuing education credit for biofeedback training can provide psychologists with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use this technique with their clients.

Biofeedback training is a type of complementary and alternative medicine that has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, and high blood pressure. It involves the use of sensors to monitor physiological processes such as heart rate, breathing rate, and muscle tension, and provides immediate feedback to the individual in the form of visual or auditory cues. This feedback can help individuals learn to control these physiological processes and improve their health and well-being.

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Biofeedback Supplies and Technology

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What supplies do you need to have to use biofeedback technology?  Some biofeedback modalities require little or no supplies while others require consumable supplies that you need a ready inventory of.

A Plethysmograph (PPG) sensor which is used to measure Heart Rate, Blood Volume, and Heart Rate variability may use a clip or Velcro band that is permanently attached to the sensor.  In this case, there would be no replaceable supplies needed.

The Electrocardiograph (EKG) sensor measures Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability.  The EKG sensor uses adhesive disposable sensors that stick to the skin and snap or clip to the electrode cable.  These usually come in packages of 50 – 300.  Alcohol prep pads are used to clean the skin before applying the sensors.

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Neurofeedback Equipment Applications

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What is neurofeedback equipment used for?  It is used for assessment, clinical therapy, and performance enhancement/peak performance.  There is also medical EEG equipment that is used diagnostically without the purpose of using the EEG measurement therapeutically.  I will not be addressing medical EEG equipment in this article.  Neurofeedback means that the EEG is being measured and the data fed back to the subject in a way that they can learn to regulate the activity.

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APA Continuing Education

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The American Psychological Association administers a program to provide credits for psychologists that are required by some states to maintain their licenses.  There are some topics like ethics, that might seem not to be very interesting to some people but are important and required.  There are also other topics that psychologists might find of personal interest like learning a new skill or testing method.

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Continuing Education for Psychologists

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What is it?

Continuing education in psychology is a process during which psychologists participate in educational programs that are related to the practice of psychology.  It is a way for them to learn about the most up- to-date science on treatment, testing, and learning.  Psychologists can also learn about changes in laws that may affect them.  Just as in most of the professions I can think of, many things change over the years after you complete your schooling and training before starting a career.  Without continuing your education you cannot effectively work as a professional without continuing to learn about how best to perform your job now, not as it would have been done 5, 10, or even 40 years ago.

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