Instructor

Stimulation technologies, which include restricted environmental stimulation technology, virtual reality, audio stimulation, visual stimulation, transcranial alternating current (TACS sometimes is called CES), and transcranial DC stimulation (tDCS) among others, are current treatment modalities that utilize both indirect and direct stimulation of the brain to regulate brain state functioning, peripheral physiology, cognitive functioning and emotional functioning. These are forms of applied psychophysiology – a union of psychology and physiology. There are research publications showing efficacy with ADHD, emotional dysregulation (including anxiety and depression), improvements in cognitive decline among seniors and academic success among college students. A medical and/or psychological practitioner may, under the scope of his/her license, practice these interventions. Some of the interventions can be applied as educational technologies or even entertainment technologies without certification or a license. This course will focus on distinguishing claims about stimulation technology benefits and the empirical evaluation of those claims using evidence-based criteria.

The student will gain a knowledge of stimulation technologies in applied and research settings.

The student will gain a foundational knowledge of the underlying physiological and psychophysiological mechanisms that are thought to be implicated in applied treatment and training contexts.

The student will gain a foundational knowledge of the history, development, and relevant research relating to the emergence of Restricted Environmental Stimulation, Virtual Reality, Photic Flicker, Audio Stimulation, TACS/CES, TDCS, ECT, TENS and MET, pEMF, Mechanical Vibration and Percussion as well as a review of studies that have been completed documenting their efficacy.

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24 CE credit hours.

The Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Behavioral Medicine R&T Foundation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

There is one year to complete the course. Courses not completed by that time are void and must be repurchased if still available.

No refunds after purchase and the course materials are received.