Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (EEG) Program

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The Electroneurodiagnostic (EEG) Technologist Program specializes in non-invasive, technical procedures that assess the brain’s electrical patterns to determine abnormalities indicative of central nervous system disorders.

Hybrid lecture format and extensive hands-on application under the supervision of credentialed, experienced instructors develop student competence in EEG concepts, EEG measurements, marking, electrode selection, and electrode application.

Students learn to recognize basic EEG waveforms and progress to disorders of the Central Nervous System that cause abnormal EEGs. Seizures, brain tumors, neurologic disorders, and congenital abnormalities are thoroughly explored. These conditions emphasize their effect on the EEG pattern and the patient’s health and well-being.

Carnegie END students learn to become multi-skilled allied health professionals. The END Technologist works under the supervision of a physician responsible for the interpretation and clinical correlation of the results. The physician is generally not present during the diagnostic testing procedure; therefore, the technologist will recognize and analyze patient data and electrical waveforms during the EEG recording and ensure the information obtained is valid and interpretable.

The minimum expectations of the ENDT program are to prepare competent entry-level neurodiagnostic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Due to the technical nature of this program, students must have prior allied health training, recent clinical work experience, and college credits in medical terminology, math, and science.

Classes include

• Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, particularly on neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, & pathology, provide students with a strong foundation in neurological functions.
• Pharmacology
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Therapeutic Communication
• Patient Interaction and Documentation
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Working knowledge of the principles behind EEG studies enables students to demonstrate an understanding of interrelated procedures and concepts.

Program emphasis is placed on

• Fundamentals of EEG
• Appropriate electrode placement using the International 10-20 System of head measurement
• Machine operation and instrumentation
• EEG recording concepts
• Waveform morphology
• EEG pattern recognition

Theory instruction is also presented in Evoked Potential testing, emphasizing auditory, visual, and somatosensory modalities.

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Introduction to advanced neurodiagnostic procedures include

• Long-Term Monitoring (LTM)
• Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM)
• Polysomnography (PSG)
• Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
• Electromyogram (EMG)

The Clinical and Externship Rotation

The clinical/externship rotation is an integral part of the training program. Eligible students are assigned to the school-approved clinical site by the Program Director. They will maintain this rotation until all required hours have been completed within the allotted time frame.

Career Placement

The END Technologist has been employed in hospital neurodiagnostic departments, outpatient clinics, physician offices, and research facilities. Studies may be performed in a laboratory, emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, special monitoring unit, or at the patient’s bedside. Responsible career entry positions provide opportunities for advancement to competent, credentialed professionals. Check out our completion and placement record!

Medical Employers depend on Carnegie ENDT graduates. You can trust Carnegie Institute with over 75 years of quality education and career placement!

National Credentialing

As a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on  Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT), you will be eligible to take the national examination immediately following completion of your training through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

Memberships

The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) and the Michigan Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (MSET) are open to you as a student and graduate.

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Publication of Outcome Results

According to CAAHEP, and CoA-NDT Standards, schools must publish outcome results for the Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Program from the Annual Reports Management System.

The published results are consistent with our 2023 CoA-NDT Annual Report. This is a 3-year average of outcomes for positive placement and retention rates for 2023, 2022, and 2021.

Average Positive Placement Rate: 88.24%
Average Retention Rate: 91.89%

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