Military & First Responder Cognitive Optimal Performance

By the conclusion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Describe the latest empirical Neurofeedback and Biofeedback research;

2. List the definitions, developers, history, and assumptions underlying Neurofeedback and Biofeedback;

3. Explain how learning theory can be applied to Neurofeedback and Biofeedback;

4. Explain basic neurophysiology and neuroanatomy and their connection to EEG/QEEG/Biofeedback;

5. Describe the evolution of HRV protocols for optimal performance;

6. Describe the evolution of Neurofeedback protocols for optimal performance;

7. Describe the instrumentation and electrical terminology involved in EEG/QEEG/HRV;

8. Describe psychopharmacological considerations and their effects on EEG/QEEG/HRV recordings;

9. Explain how to conduct an EEG/QEEG;

10. Explain how to conduct an HRV assessment;

11. Describe how to implement ongoing assessments;

12. Explain measurements associated with EEG/QEEG;

13. Explain measurements associated with HRV;

14. Describe strategies associated with Neurofeedback for optimal performance; 

15. Describe strategies associated with HRV;

16. Explain treatment protocols for Neurofeedback; 

17. Explain treatment protocols for HRV trainings;

18. Demonstrate treatment protocols and implementation of Neurofeedback labs;

19. Demonstrate treatment protocols and implementation of HRV labs

Your Instructor

Manuel “Dom” Halter, PhD, JD, MA, QEEGD, BCN

I am an experienced neuroscience researcher that has worked with the military and universities to explore cognitive neuroscience and human performance. Since 2016, I have conducted biofeedback, neurofeedback, and quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) trainings, as well as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS) treatments on Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans. I have provided undergraduate and graduate level instruction on data-based insights using qualitative and quantitative research methods on a wide range of human issues. My research has been focused on attitude measurement, employee assessment, leadership, organizational development, intelligence, personality, neuropsychological issues, and psychometrics. I am a previous member of the Army’s Special Forces Unit. I then pursued my education to become a Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in talent performance optimization. I also hold a Bachelor of Psychology degree, a Masters of Arts in Developmental Psychology degree, and a Masters of Arts in Clinical Neuropsychology degree. My passion for healing the body and mind has been my driving force in pursuing as much education as I can. I want to make a difference in the neuro-field by spreading the knowledge I have, as well as continuing my research on optimal performance.