If equipment changes ownership, then BrainMaster has the right to request a copy of the new owners license and request authorization confirmation from the supervising practitioner of record. All biofeedback equipment is considered medical equipment. BrainMaster assumes no responsibility for the actions that are out of its control. BrainMaster does not condone the unauthorized use of equipment. This only applies for workshops held in Cleveland, Ohio.
All biofeedback systems are sold "to or on the order of a licensed practitioner" and is expected to be one of many tools within the practitioner's tool box.
It remains the responsibility of the practitioner to determine if and when neurofeedback training or assessment meets the need of clients or patients. Instructors and practitioners are responsible to remain within the scope of practitioner's license and practice. This course will regularly update our workshops with new information as it evolves. For additional information, international payments or payment options, please contact StressTherapy Solutions, Inc at or or Email: info stresstherapysolutions.
Practitioner and CE Disclaimer. Requirements for Neurofeedback Certification For additional information please visit BCIA Neurofeedback Certification Prerequisite Education Candidates are required to hold a bachelor degree or higher from a regionally accredited academic institution, in a BCIA approved health care field.
Subscribe to our Email List Receive great articles, specials and workshop information. The intervention must be based on sound practice principles and include a logical progression through the intervention. Ethical considerations in charging for non-validated biofeedback based interventions There is solid evidence, which meets all of the usually accepted criteria for clinical efficacy, that several disorders can be effectively treated with biofeedback-based interventions.
Providers having the appropriate training and credentials can ethically provide and charge for these treatments. Written informed consent must be obtained for non-validated uses of biofeedback. Failure to adequately evaluate support for an intervention can lead to a therapist losing credibility with clients, third party payers, employers, and colleagues. While many biofeedback devices are now registered with the FDA, very few disorders have received labels.
Most are only labeled for stress and incontinence. Before using any biofeedback device for clinical purposes, the provider must be certain that it is registered with the FDA. An FDA registered device may not be labeled for the application the therapist intends to use it for. There is nothing unethical about using a device off label as long as there is a strong rationale for doing so and there is strong empirical support from research and scientific organizations.
Therefore, the therapist must decide whether to charge for the suggested off-label treatment based on the extent to which it will address the client's needs. Therapists cannot legally or ethically charge for a treatment for which there is no factual basis to conclude the treatment will succeed Belmont Report, This distinction is important because it is difficult to obtain true, informed consent from clients, as they typically do not possess the therapist's concepts, specialized vocabulary and understanding of the problem.
Therapists and performance specialists are ethically required to provide a brief, clear description of the intervention they propose and permit the client. A reading level at the sixth grade will cover most populations. The description must set out the limitations and strengths of the treatment openly, simply and completely. The client must have a verbal explanation, including key aspects of treatment, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
The client should be able to summarize key points of the explanation. The client must indicate not only an understanding of the proposed therapeutic approach but also acknowledge the possibility that the intervention may not achieve the desired goals. The client needs to be informed and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of informing the practitioner of any changes in medications, symptoms, or behaviors.
Providers are ethically required to take special care to insure that the following groups understand the proposed intervention to the best of their abilities and can decline if they truly wish to: 1 Children must be informed within the limits of their ability to understand. Practitioners must exert special effort to inform such persons within the limits of their ability to understand and assent.
People who may believe that machines control them or have other delusions need special attention. If data gathered during a biofeedback-based intervention are to be used for research or educational purposes, the client must consent to this use in writing.
Client Abandonment and Duty to Protect If a client can no longer pay for a treatment that is progressing e. Rather, the therapist must make every effort to find a viable alternative for the client or continue to work with the client for a reduced fee or at no charge. The duty to protect is a legal concept that exists in most states. If a therapist has any reason to think that a client may be a danger to someone, an organization, or property, the therapist must warn that person or organization as well as the police and anyone else who may be concerned.
This law takes precedence over privacy considerations. Many states also have laws that require practitioners to report suspicion of abuse being perpetrated upon children, elders or disabled people. Practitioners are expected to know and follow ethics and regulations related to these issues. Issues in Advertising Biofeedback Based Services Advertising is not restricted to paid advertising, brochures distributed or left in waiting rooms, or posters in public places.
Any way potential clients find out about the therapist and the services the therapist offers is a form of advertising. This includes, but may not be limited to, telephone directory listings, letterheads, business cards, items posted on the Internet, public statements about the therapist relative to clinical practice , media presentations, testimonials, and in-person solicitations. In any advertising or publicity, providers must clearly distinguish the difference between their state license and biofeedback certification.
As space permits, providers must also accurately state the efficacy of the treatment for the disorder or issue being addressed. Additionally, therapists, researchers, educators, coaches and other providers must be accurate about their professional backgrounds and training.
Failure to do so is a breach of ethical practice. Testimonials are generally discouraged as they tend to be biased. Paid testimonials are generally considered to be unethical. It is also unethical to pay referral sources, including giving free sessions to persons who refer others. Considerations for Client Privacy and Dignity Touch State practice guidelines for several professions e.
When practitioners are prohibited from touching their clients, they must explore how sensors can ethically and appropriately be applied to a client or trainee. In many cases, practitioners can instruct clients in appropriate sensor application without the need to touch their clients. Alternately, they may ask a significant other to place the sensor under supervision, or have an appropriately licensed health care professional assist in placement.
Further evaluation of aspiration risk and development of an intervention plan is considered advanced practice, requiring advanced practice approval. What kind and how much supervision is required for OTs who are in the process of meeting the experience requirements for an advanced practice?
The Board will be developing regulations that address this issue. Until they take effect, the Board suggests that experience be gained in a structured and progressive mentoring program that has the following components: 1 Ongoing mentoring throughout the training process; 2 Intensity and degree of mentoring should be appropriate for the skill level of the therapist; and 3 Documentation of mentoring should include meeting dates, attendees, and review of the learning plan.
Advanced Practices Frequently Asked Questions The Board receives numerous questions from occupational therapists regarding advanced practice. Yes Q.
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