About

N A B O C P

The North American Board Of Certified Psychophysiologists (NABOCP) was established to create a regulatory body to regulate its members in the public interest. It is the only credentialing body for Psychophysiologists in North America licensed and authorized and by the College Of Certified Psychophysiologists (CCP) to award credentialing. Only members of NABOCP can use the protected title Certified Psychophysiologist, along with the professional designation, CP. The NABOCP is also the only organization to license and certify Psychophysiologists in the practice of science of Psyspirology .

The NABOCP fulfills its mandate to protect the public interest by:

Developing, establishing and maintaining requirements for registration and renewal;

Developing Professional Practice Standards For Registered Psychophysiologists and the Code of Ethics;

Ensuring the ongoing competence of members through the Quality Assurance (QA) Program;

Holding members accountable for their conduct by investigating and addressing all complaints;

Maintaining a Public Register of members;

Taking action to prevent non-members from using restricted titles; and

Providing assistance in the event a client is sexually abused by an CP.

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ABOUT THE FIELD OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY

What Psychophysiologists Do?

The scope of practice of psychophysiology includes education of the relationship between the mind and the physical body. When individuals are experiencing abnormal symptoms in their daily lives there is at times a misconception that there is something wrong with them. Psychophysiology explains in scientific terms how and why the body reacts the way it does and teaches individuals how to counteract negative bodily reactions and establish a feeling of control and normalcy without the means of medication or Psychotherapy.  As professionals, psychophysiologists work in a wide range of settings. Settings include: private practice, hospitals, , long term care facilities, rehabilitation centres/programs, employee assistance programs, universities, and more.

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What to Expect from a Registered Psychophysiologist?

When you seek the services of a Registered Psychophysiologist, you can expect to receive competent, ethical, quality care from a qualified professional who is registered with NABOCP.

CPs are accountable to NABOCP for the quality of care they provide and for their professional conduct. Only individuals who are registered with NABOCP are able to use the title Certified Psychophysiologist”, “Psychophysiologist or any abbreviation or variation thereof in any language, or to hold themself out as qualified to practice as a Psychophysiologist in North America (no matter what title they use).

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Standards of Practice for Certified Psychophysiologists

All CPs in North America must follow the established standards for the profession. NABOCP's Professional Practice Standards for Certified Psychophysiologists are in place so you can be assured that your Psychophysiologist is practicing in a competent and ethical manner. The standards provide clear expectations for CPs, covering everything from professional conduct to record-keeping and documentation.

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NABOCP holds all Certified Psychophysiologists accountable for their conduct and practice.

If you have questions, please contact us at practice@nabocp.org