Electroneurodiagnostic Technician

National Certification

As a graduate of a CoA-END, CAAHEP* accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Program, you will be eligible to take the R.EEG.T national examination through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

* Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and Committee on Accreditation for Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Memberships

Eligibility in the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the Michigan Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (MSET) will be open to you as a student and a graduate.

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technician Program specializes in non-invasive, technical procedures which assess the electrical patterns of the brain in order to determine abnormalities indicative of central nervous system disorders.

Disorders of the central nervous system that cause abnormal EEGs include various types of seizures, brain tumors and congenital abnormalities. These conditions are presented with emphasis on their effect on the EEG pattern and the patient’s health and well-being. Students become familiar with various waveforms indicative of neurological disorders.

Program emphasis is placed on fundamentals of EEG, appropriate electrode placement using the International 10-20 measurement system, machine operation and instrumentation, EEG pattern recognition and morphology. Instruction is also presented in auditory and visual evoked potential testing, 24-hour ambulatory EEG monitoring, and sleep deprivation studies.

The clinical/externship rotation is a valuable experience outside the educational facilities of the school. Student is assigned to a school-approved hospital/clinical site by the Program Director to complete the technical requirements of the program.

Due to the technical nature of this program, students must have a formal math and science background on a college level and clinical work experience.

Electroneurodiagnostic Technicians are employed in hospitals, health centers and specialty clinics. Specialists in this highly technical field are in demand. Responsible career entry positions provide opportunities for advancement to competent professionals.