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Neurodiagnostic Technology, A.A.A.S.


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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

General Education


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list.  Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications


Humanities


Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective from a discipline other than PL.

Social Sciences


Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective from a discipline other than PY.

Natural Science and Mathematics


Natural Science


Mathematics


General Education Total Credit Hours


30 (minimum)

Total Credits


62 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?


Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I Priority II

EN 101 - English Composition I  

PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics  

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I  

General Education-Mathematics

GH 110 - Medical Terminology I  

EN 102 - English Composition II  

OR

COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking  

OR

COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication  

PY 201 - General Psychology  

General Education Course

BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II  

Priority III Priority IV

General Education Course

NDT 100 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology 

NDT 101 - Introduction to Neurodiagnostic Procedures  

NDT 102 - EEG Applications 

NDT 120 - EEG Pre-Clinical Preparation  

NDT 130 - Principles of EEG 

NDT 131 - Principles of Electricity and Electrical Safety 

NDT 200 - EEG Instrumentation 

NDT 220 - EEG Clinical Practice I  

Priority V Priority VI

NDT 132 - EEG Procedures and Pathology I  

NDT 201 - EEG Instrumentation II  

NDT 202 - EEQ Quality Control  

NDT 220 - EEG Clinical Practice I  

NDT 221 - EEG Clinical Practice II  

NDT 230 - EEG Procedures and Pathology II  

NDT 231 - EEG Procedures and Pathology III  

Prioity VII  

NDT 221 - EEG Clinical Practice II  

NDT 232 - EEG Procedures and Pathology IV   

 

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult your Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.

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