BCIA Certification Exams—A New Look at This Standard

Abstract

For the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), assessment is the culmination of a learning process that begins with didactic training that is guided by Blueprints of Knowledge and Core Reading Lists. The references in the BCIA Core Reading Lists help applicants master the learning objectives of the Blueprint and are the source of the exam questions. BCIA certification exams test entry-level knowledge that is relevant to the current practice of biofeedback. Applicants can now take exams in both paper/pencil and online formats. BCIA encourages applicants to use the Blueprints as roadmaps to guide their study, to read the Core references, and to take advantage of their mentors' experience. The quality of the applicants, the excellence of didactic programs, and the careful construction of the exams have resulted in pass rates that exceed 70%. BCIA believes that the applicant's journey, not passing the certification exam, is the best metric for measuring success. BCIA has achieved its mission in the time before the professionals arrive at their testing site.