Academic Plan Code: 386
Neurodiagnostic Technologists (EDT) are highly skilled professionals trained to perform electroencephalograms (EEGs) in medical facilities and outpatient centers under the direct supervision of a health care provider. According to the 2015 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook the Neurodiagnostic Technology field has a 23% growth outlook through 2022. The EEG program is designed not only to foster the skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice, but also places emphasis on professional attitudes, values and behaviors that encourage the professional growth of the individual student.
Clinical learning experiences are provided by affiliating hospitals, clinics and other outpatient facilities. Didactic learning experiences occur in supportive college coursework delivered through an online environment and laboratory practice. Both are equally important to the development of the competent neurodiagnostic technologist.
Students wishing to earn an Associate of Applied Science in EEG must successfully complete and satisfy the general education requirements of the college. The program has been developed to be consistent with standards and requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program is accredited through CAAHEP. Upon completion of the EEG program graduates will be eligible to take the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic (ABRET) exam. Upon passing the ABRET exam, neurodiagnostic technologists have earned their R.EEG T.
Program Admissions Requirements
1. Be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test
2. Have a high school or college GPA of at least 2.0
3. Math competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
- SAT Math subsection score of 25 or higher within the last five years or
- ACT Math score of 18 or higher within the last five years or
- Math Placement Test (ALEKS) with a score of 30 or higher or
- Completion of MA 098 or higher with a grade of C or better
4. Reading and writing requirement competency must be demonstrated through any one of the following ways:
- EN 101 with a grade of C or better or
- Score of 18 on ACT or 25 on SAT better within the last five years or
- Accuplacer placement test scores of 245 on the reading portion and 4 on the written portion
5. Earn a grade of C or higher within two attempts in the following courses (a withdrawal is considered an attempt):
- BI 121: Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
- BI 122: Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
6. Earn a grade of C or higher in GH 110: Medical Terminology