This article describes a biofeedback technician training program that allowed the university to solve problems concerning budget, dwindling resources, and providing clinical training experiences for students. The program functioned for 7 years at graduate and undergraduate levels with the cooperation of two independent departments, Department of Psychology and the Counseling Center, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Selection and training of participants in the program, equipment used, cost-effectiveness, and benefits to all involved are discussed.
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