What is QEEG and How Do I Get Certified?

Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) is a vital tool in understanding and optimizing brain function. Often described as a “brain map,” QEEG allows clinicians to look under the metaphorical hood of the central nervous system — revealing neural inefficiencies, dysregulation, and patterns linked to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more.

But what exactly is QEEG? How does one gain certification in this specialized modality? And where can you begin your journey with training that is both rigorous and rooted in clinical depth?

Let’s break it down.

What is QEEG?

QEEG is the digital analysis of EEG data, transforming raw brainwave recordings into rich, color-coded maps that reflect cortical activity. These maps can be statistically compared to normative databases, allowing clinicians to pinpoint functional deviations across regions, networks, and frequencies of the brain.

Where traditional EEG provides a qualitative snapshot, QEEG quantifies the data, enabling:

• Identification of excess or deficient activity in specific brain areas.

• Insights into neurophysiological markers of clinical symptoms.

• Evidence-based protocols for neurofeedback and neuromodulation.

In skilled hands, QEEG becomes more than a diagnostic support — it becomes a compass for therapeutic precision.

Why Get Certified in QEEG?

Certification in QEEG doesn’t just validate your competence — it elevates your clinical practice.

A recognized QEEG credential ensures you have:

• Mastery of EEG acquisition (cap prep, artifact reduction, technical standards).

• Proficiency in data interpretation (spectral analysis, connectivity metrics, z-score mapping).

• Ethical and professional rigor, grounded in the latest standards of neuroscience and psychophysiology.

Certification also opens doors: referrals, collaboration with medical teams, insurance alignment, and access to advanced clinical tools like brain-computer interfaces and neuromodulation strategies.

How Do You Get Certified?

To become a Board Certified QEEG Technologist or Diplomate, the following steps are typically required:

1. Formal Training
   Complete a didactic QEEG training program taught by BCIA-acknowledged instructors, or a BCIA-approved online training program. This is your foundation — covering EEG theory, recording methodology, artifact detection, and report writing.

2. Hands-On Practicum
   Gain supervised experience in EEG acquisition and analysis. Depending on your pathway (technologist vs. diplomate), this may include hundreds of hours of direct EEG work.

3. Case Studies & Competency Review
   Submit reviewed case examples to demonstrate your skill in recording, artifacting, and interpreting data.

4. Board Exam
   Pass the examination administered by the QEEG Certification Board (qeegcertificationboard.org), which assesses your readiness to practice at a professional level.

Begin Your Certification Journey with the School of Neurotherapy

If you’re ready to dive in, we invite you to our upcoming QEEG Certification Training at the School of Neurotherapy.

Our comprehensive training covers:

• Electrode placement & EEG recording

• Artifacting and data cleaning

• Normative database analysis

• Clinical case walkthroughs

• Ethics and professional standards

Whether you’re new to neurotherapy or advancing your skillset, this training offers the clinical depth, hands-on mentorship, and certification alignment you need to thrive in the field.

🧠 Learn more and register here:
👉 QEEG Certification Training at the School of Neurotherapy

Final Thoughts

In an age where brain health is center stage, QEEG offers the clarity, precision, and power to guide evidence-based care. Certification is more than a credential — it’s a commitment to excellence in helping others heal, optimize, and transform.

Your path to brain mapping mastery starts here.