Transform Lives, Starting With The Brain!
Are you passionate about helping others unlock their true potential? The Elite Brain Health Clinical Certification from Amen University empowers you with cutting-edge neuroscience tools to help clients optimize their brain health and achieve lasting change.
Strategies You'll Learn:
- Reading and Interpreting SPECT Scans
- Subtyping Mental Health Disorders
- BRIGHTMINDS-Based Treatment Plans
- Neuroplasticity and Brain Rehabilitation
- Nutritional and Supplement-Based Interventions
- Marketing Your Brain Health Services
- Preventing Burnout in Clinical Practice
- Business Strategies for SPECT
- Hands-On SPECT Practicum
Single Payment
Secure your spot in the next cohort, classes start on January 20th, 2025.
- 32 modules in 8 months, mix of live & self-paced
- Cohort group for support and encouragement
- Online community for social learning & networking
- Exclusive resources: intake forms, evals, workbook
- Mentor support for guidance & peer learning
- Lifetime course access
- Bonuses: teaching license, discounts, & resources
3 Monthly Payments
Secure your spot in the next cohort, classes start on January 20th, 2025.
Coupon codes or discounts cannot be applied to payment plans or special offers
Payment Plan Terms:
$1,800 automatically debited/credited every 30 days, for the next 3-months
Who Should Enroll
Are you passionate about helping others unlock their true potential? The Elite Brain Health Clinical Certification from Amen University empowers you with cutting-edge neuroscience tools to help clients optimize their brain health and achieve lasting change. This program is for clinicians: medical doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, addiction specialists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, occupational therapists, health coaches, naturopathic doctors, physician assistants, psychiatric nurse practitioners, integrative medicine practitioners, rehabilitation specialists, or anyone working in clinical settings looking to make a profound difference in their life and the lives of others.
What You’ll Learn
In this 8-month program, you will dive deep into the science of brain health, backed by over 40 years of research from Dr. Daniel Amen. In addition to the core teaching in the ELITE Brain Health Coaching Certification, this program will cover a comprehensive range of neuroscience, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and coaching techniques, enabling you to guide your clients to success. The following learning highlights are core to your experience:Â
- Practical Neuroscience: Brain Systems, Function, Behavior, and Solutions
Learn how different brain systems influence behavior, cognition, and emotions, and explore practical solutions to optimize brain function for your clients.
Brain Types and Patterns
Discover insights from over 250,000 brain scans to identify unique brain patterns and how to personalize strategies based on individual brain types.- BRIGHTMINDS Solutions
Master the BRIGHTMINDS framework, a comprehensive approach to addressing specific risk factors for each brain type, helping to create targeted interventions. - Brain-Healthy Nutrition
Understand the vital role of nutrition in brain health and learn how to create personalized dietary plans that enhance cognitive function and emotional wellbeing. - Brain-Healthy Nutraceuticals
Explore the science behind nutraceuticals and their impact on brain health, learning how to educate clients on supplements that support neurotransmitter function and cognitive performance - Brain Health Coaching Skills and Strategies
Develop advanced coaching skills, including active listening and habit formation, to help clients achieve lasting brain health improvements. - Brain Health Education: Speaking and Facilitating
Gain expertise in educating others about brain health and refine your speaking and facilitation skills to effectively lead workshops and group coaching sessions. - Preventing Burnout as a Brain Health Coach
Learn strategies to protect your own brain health, avoid burnout, and maintain energy and resilience while managing a successful coaching practice. - Marketing Yourself as a Brain Health Coach
Learn how to effectively market your brain health coaching services, build your brand, and grow your practice through strategic outreach and client engagement. - SPECT: How to Read and Interpret Scans
Master the skills required to read and interpret SPECT brain scans, identifying patterns that correlate with various cognitive and emotional conditions. - SPECT: Identifying Brain Health Areas with High and Low Perfusion
Learn to pinpoint areas of high and low brain perfusion through SPECT imaging and understand how these differences affect brain function and behavior. - The Brain and Addictions
Understand the impact of addictions on brain function and learn how to apply brain-based approaches to treat addiction through targeted interventions. - The Business of SPECT
Explore the logistics of integrating SPECT imaging into your practice, including operational considerations and the financial aspects of running a brain health clinic. - How to Market Yourself as a Brain Health Provider
Develop strategies for marketing your services as a brain health provider, positioning yourself as an expert in brain-based wellness and SPECT diagnostics. - Subtyping with SPECT
Learn how to use SPECT scans to subtype conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety, enabling more personalized and effective treatment plans. - SPECT Practicum
Apply your knowledge in real-world case studies and practical sessions, gaining hands-on experience in interpreting SPECT scans and creating effective treatment plans.
Throughout the course, you'll also receive practical training in recommending exercises, nutrition education, and practical skills tailored to clients who need help with focus, mood, and cognitive enhancement. Case studies and brain research are used to illustrate key concepts, ensuring that you can apply your learning in real-world scenarios.
What's included in this course
- 32 modules delivered in a blend of synchronous and asynchronous formats over eight months.
- A cohort group to support and encourage you along the way. You will start and complete the program together!
- An online community to explore social learning, network, and share ideas!
- Exclusive resources such as client intake forms, coaching evaluation packets, and a digital student workbook.
- Mentor support throughout the program for guidance and peer learningLifetime.
- Â Access to course.
- Access to bonuses like license to teach courses, discounts on brain scans, the Brain Boost Cookbook, brain health MP3s, and Amen University resources valued at over $30,000!
Career Opportunities: What Can You Do with This Certification?
With this professional designation, you’ll unlock numerous opportunities in the brain healthspace
You Can:
- Infuse Dr. Amen’s Method in your scope of practice.
- Coach clients and patients one-on-one in their homes, your home, or even an office setting.
- Many coaches expand their reach by coaching in group settings, allowing them to serve more people while increasing their hourly earnings.
- Become a speaker, presenter, or facilitator at Brain Health Events.
- The flexibility of this certification enables you to offer coaching services online, whether to individuals, small groups, or large groups, using video platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime.
- Additionally, you can explore roles as a subject matter expert by becoming a blogger, writer, podcast host, or online content creator.
- You can also explore creating digital education products, hosting webinars, and more.
Book Your Free Consultation!
Dr. Daniel Amen
is the founder of Amen Clinics and a world-renowned psychiatrist, double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is a pioneer in brain health and has conducted the world’s largest brain imaging study, with over 250,000 SPECT scans across patients from 155 countries. Dr. Amen has authored 19 national bestsellers, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, and has been featured in 18 Public Television specials viewed by millions. His revolutionary approach links brain health to mental health, helping to improve the lives of individuals suffering from ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Dr. Amen’s work with elite athletes, Oscar-winning actors, and corporate leaders has made him a trusted expert in peak brain performance.Â
Barbara Gustavson
is an executive coach and brain health trainer, serving as an instructor and coaching expert for Amen University. She facilitates support calls for Dr. Amen’s students and graduates, empowering them to apply their brain health knowledge within their own communities. Barbara’s strengths-based approach, combined with her work with healthcare professionals and community leaders, focuses on improving well-being and preventing burnout. Barbara holds a BS in Business Management, is pursuing a Master’s in Psychology at Arizona State University, and has earned her Health Coach-in-Training certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is also an author and an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Certified Interface Presenter.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elite Brain Health Clinical Certification is intended for licensed clinicians (e.g., doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs)) who seek in-depth training in SPECT imaging and clinical applications for brain health. This certification enhances the expertise of QMHPs and other licensed professionals in delivering neuroscience-based mental health solutions.
- This program is designed for licensed healthcare providers, such as medical doctors, therapists, counselors, and nurse practitioners, who work directly with patients. You must hold a clinical license to practice. To register, simply click the "Register Now" button to begin your journey. Cohort spaces are limited, so secure your spot in the next cohort today and start transforming lives with your expertise in brain health.
Dr. Amen : Daniel G. Amen, MD is one of the most influential experts on brain health and mental health, propelling research with 11 Amen Clinics across the United States with the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry.
He’s also the founder of BrainMD & Scan My Brain, has produced 17 National Public Television shows about the brain, and is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author. His research and methods have helped to train thousands of medical and mental health professionals, and now you can learn to apply his methods with our Elite Programs.
Approximately 8 months, with two modules released every other week. This program requires an estimated 2-4 hours per week.
Both programs are blended (about 95% asynchronous and 5% synchronous, virtual calls). You’ll complete pre-recorded video lectures, readings, and quizzes at your own pace, combined with live cohort sessions to enhance interaction, collaboration, and real-time feedback.
In-depth training on the Amen Method, SPECT imaging, subtyping disorders, neuroplasticity, rehabilitation strategies, business strategies for SPECT, and addiction treatment.
Yes, this program includes pop quizzes, post-module assessments, and a final exam (100 questions for Clinical Certification). A passing score of 80% is required for certification. If you don’t pass an exam or assessment, don't worry – retakes are allowed for both the pop quizzes and the final exam, giving you the opportunity to improve your score and achieve certification.
Both programs offer:
- Mentor support, cohort-based learning, exclusive digital resources (e.g., intake forms, evaluation packets), and access to a private online community.
- Lifetime access to all course materials, plus a bonus package valued at over $30,000.
After completion, you can:
- Integrate brain health into clinical practice as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), offer SPECT imaging services, and become a speaker, writer, or content creator in brain health within your scope of state licensure.
Both programs include training on marketing strategies to help you build your brand, attract clients, and establish yourself as an expert in brain health.