Biofeedback and Electrotherapy Devices Education and Training

Learn about biofeedback and electrotherapy devices for your office
By Gail L. Perry, Freelance Writer / MSW Life Coach Magnetic therapy, biofeedback and electrotherapy devices all focus on reducing pain symptoms, just in different modes of treatment. Biofeedback methods include hypnosis and relaxation techniques, where devices measure your biological response to stimuli. Electrotherapy uses electrical current for healing, and magnets act through a very low voltage of electrical current, which stimulates the nerves that release natural painkillers.

Biofeedback devices include and monitors such as EEGs. Electrotherapy treatment utilizes electrical pulse machines such as: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), IF (Interferential Stimulation), NMS (Neuromuscular Stimulation) and HVG (High Voltage Galvanic). Magnetic therapy uses magnets placed on certain points of the body. For more biofeedback and electrotherapy devices education and training, check out the following information:

1. Seek courses about biofeedback equipment, electrotherapy devices and magnetic therapy products.

2. Attend conferences and trade shows to learn from vendors who have electrotherapy equipment and biofeedback devices.

3. Enroll at certified biofeedback therapy and electromagnetic therapy schools.

Find biofeedback therapy, electromagnetic therapy and magnetic pain therapy courses

Certification is required for biofeedback and electrotherapy. Magnetic pain therapy does not require certification; in fact, people can administer magnetic therapy to themselves. However, when it comes to using devices for all of these therapies, education and training is important for the best results.
Try:  For a list of accredited universities and colleges that offer BCIA approved courses, see the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. With a basis in sports injuries, the Learning Centre educates the student on several methods of pain reduction.

Attend conferences and trade shows to improve biofeedback and electrotherapy devices education

A biofeedback manufacturer and/or distributor and other device companies are easy to spot at conferences and trade shows. Face-to-face contact with the product specialist gives you the opportunity to experience product demonstrations, ask questions and find out about training available. You may even learn new ways to utilize the equipment you currently use.
Try:  The International Society for Neurofeedback & Research conference includes electrotherapy device distributors, and Amrex has electrotherapy equipment manufacturer trade shows listed on their website. The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback has an annual conference for exposure to current and new technologies by biofeedback manufacturer companies.

Start and continue biofeedback and electrotherapy devices education and training

Magnetic therapy, biofeedback and electrotherapy devices education and training is necessary to learn how to use therapy equipment safely. Plus, if you are already certified, you need continuing education units to maintain certification. The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA) is the accrediting body, so choose programs that are registered and certified with BCIA.
Try:  For biofeedback methods education, Thought Technology provides classes for certified practitioners. The Biomagnetic Therapy Association offers a course using magnets for therapy.

• Watch a patient's progress and note which therapy device is most successful for that individual because biofeedback and electromagnetic therapy devices vary just enough to make a huge difference in treatment.