Earn your IQCB credential
Each credential is earned through examination, not participation, attendance, or continuing education hours alone. Here is everything you need to begin.
Choose the credential that fits your background
All three credentials require passing a proctored IQCB examination — Diplomates on all nine domains, Technologists on seven. The differences are in educational prerequisites and whether active professional licensure is included in the credential.
| Requirement | QEEG-DL — Diplomate Licensed | QEEG-D — Diplomate | QEEG-T — Technologist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum degree | Master's or higher | Master's or higher | High school diploma |
| Active healthcare license | Required | — | — |
| Approved coursework | 40-hour | 40-hour | 18-hour |
| Mentorship hours | 10 contact hours: 10 patient/client data analyses 5 report presentations | 10 contact hours: 10 patient/client data analyses 5 report presentations | 10 contact hours: 10 patient/client data analyses |
| Proctored examination | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Supervision requirement | Independent practice | Independent practice | Must practice under Diplomate |
| Recertification | Every 3 years | Every 3 years | Every 3 years |
The Blueprints of Knowledge
The Blueprints of Knowledge are the definitive content framework for the IQCB examinations. They define the nine competency domains and the specific knowledge areas within each. If you are preparing for the examinations, this is where you begin.
The Blueprints define what every IQCB-certified professional is expected to know, from the history of EEG to the evidentiary standards that govern its use in court. Updated periodically to reflect developments in the field.
| Domains | QEEG-DL — Diplomate Blueprint | QEEG-D — Diplomate Blueprint | QEEG-T — Technologist Blueprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
| Neuroscience | 8 hours | 8 hours | 2 hours |
| Technical | 4 hours | 4 hours | 6 hours |
| EEG | 8 hours | 8 hours | 4 hours |
| QEEG | 9 hours | 9 hours | 3 hours |
| Psychopharmacology | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
| Research | 2 hours | 2 hours | — |
| Ethics | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
| Clinical Practice/Forensic | 4 hours | 4 hours | — |
| QEEG-DL/QEEG-D — Diplomate Blueprint | QEEG-T — Technologist Blueprint |
|---|---|
| History | History |
| Neuroscience | Neuroscience |
| Technical | Technical |
| EEG | EEG |
| QEEG | QEEG |
| Psychopharmacology | Psychopharmacology |
| Research | — |
| Ethics | Ethics |
| Clinical Practice/Forensic | — |
How to earn your credential
Complete these five steps in order. The pathway is the same for all three credential levels, with variations in educational prerequisites.
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Complete approved didactic training
Attend a didactic qEEG course from an IQCB-approved provider. Approved courses cover all nine competency domains in the Blueprint of Knowledge: history, neuroscience, technical acquisition, conventional EEG, quantitative EEG, psychopharmacology, research methods, ethics, and clinical and forensic practice. Required hours: 40 hours / all nine domains for Diplomates; 18 hours / seven domains for Technologists.
Gain supervised clinical experience
A minimum of one year of supervised clinical practice is strongly recommended before sitting for the examination. The exam is designed to assess the interpretive fluency that comes only from working with real patient data under qualified supervision, not classroom knowledge alone.
Complete mentorship requirements
Complete a minimum of ten contact hours with a certified IQCB Diplomate. Mentorship must include review of at least ten patient data analyses and five formal QEEG report presentations. Two of these hours must involve direct observation of your work. Your mentor must be a current IQCB certificant in active clinical practice for at least two years.
You may use more than one mentor. Long-distance mentoring via phone or video, including live screen sharing for direct observation, is acceptable.
Pass the examination
Submit your application through Certemy. Once eligibility is confirmed, schedule your examination at your convenience: the exam is available online, proctored, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A Study Guide is available through the IQCB website. The passing score is 70%.
Start your application
Applications are processed through the Certemy platform. Create your Certemy account, select your credential level, and upload documentation of your educational background and approved training. Your IQCB account is created by our staff upon approval, so no prior IQCB registration is needed.
Note: The application fee is collected through Certemy at the time of submission. Mentoring fees, if applicable, are set by individual mentors and are separate from IQCB fees.