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NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

✅ How to Train a Neurofeedback Tech | Jay Gunkelman & Dr. Mari Swingle | NeuroNoodle Podcast

Mar 27, 2025
49:31

🚨 How to Train a Neurofeedback Technician 🚨Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans) and Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), hosted by Pete Jansons, as they dive deep into the training, ethics, and technical know-how required to become a top-tier neurofeedback technician. ✅ What It Takes to Be a Neurofeedback Tech:From educational paths to equipment know-how, Jay and Mari discuss the critical qualifications and steep learning curve for new technicians entering the field.✅ Hands-On Training vs. Certification:Dr. Swingle explains how her clinic trains techs in-house, the importance of BCIA certification, and the high cost of mentorship.✅ The Importance of Bedside Manner & Ethics:Empathy, humility, and patient interaction are just as important as technical skill. The panel breaks down what can't be taught—and what absolutely must be learned.✅ Data Cleanliness, Hippa Compliance, and Remote Work:Jay and Mari cover real-life tech hygiene tips, cloud data concerns, and how to manage supervision in remote sessions.⏱️ Timestamps0:000:28 Reference to Q&A Show – https://www.youtube.com/live/zxx0mgs1NQs?si=DGzOafxIWZg6Kkiy – What does it take to be a Neurofeedback Technician?3:17 Continuing Education for Neurofeedback Technicians7:30 Onboarding a Neurofeedback Technician10:38 Patreon Supporters of the Show – Neurofeedback Training11:00 John Anderson Show Clip – https://youtu.be/1pZhWj9JsCE11:30 What Is the Hardest Thing a New Neurofeedback Tech Has to Learn?13:46 Bedside Manner of Neurofeedback Technicians14:35 Jay Gunkelman’s Thoughts on New Techs Learning Electricity18:14 Bedside Manner – Jay’s Thoughts19:22 Oversight Needed: Techs, Cleanliness, Caps, Sensors, Paste, etc.21:44 How Did Jay Gunkelman Clean an EEG Cap When He Was a Tech?22:07 You Shouldn’t Use a Hair Dryer to Dry the EEG Cap! Oops!23:09 Dr. Mari’s Thoughts on Cleaning EEG Caps24:40 Dirty Caps and Bad Signals25:30 What Is the Hardest Thing for a New Tech to Learn? (Jay Gunkelman’s Opinion)26:00 Tech Communicating With Client vs. Licensed Practitioner27:40 HIPAA and Tech Communications and Actions28:10 Storing Data31:28 Top 3 Things a Neurofeedback Tech Needs to Understand to Be Successful31:45 ASET – https://www.aset.org/32:22 BCIA – https://www.bcia.org/33:16 The Art of Artifacting Book – https://a.co/d/a4VQ64T (Jay Gunkelman is an author)33:32 Dr. Mari’s Top 3 Attributes for a Good Neurofeedback Technician34:40 How Do You Get Feedback From Clients to Know They’re Receiving Good Service?37:13 A Neurofeedback Tech Cannot Handle a Client Episode38:28 How to Supervise Client Experience Remotely42:30 Suisun City Summit – https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsummit24/Suisun+Summit+2024/Home47:44 SwingleSonic App – https://swinglesonic.com/product/sleep-flo/✅ Jay Gunkelman's Suisun City EEG Event (October 8–11):Learn about Jay’s legendary EEG gathering in Suisun City, where professionals meet for lectures, collaboration, and student grant support.✅ Swingle Sonic App for Sleep:Dr. Mari recommends her own sleep app—proven, practical, and used by the expert herself.✅ Support the Podcast:Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!👉 https://www.patreon.com/NeuroNoodle✅ Like, Subscribe & Share:Enjoyed this episode? Hit the like button, subscribe, and share with friends. It really helps us grow! Don’t forget to turn on the bell 🔔 for notifications.📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #NeurofeedbackTech #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #EEG #QEEG #Neurotherapy #PeteJansons

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