Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (EDT) is one of the most rapidly growing specialties in the medical field.

EDTis the scientific field devoted to the recording and study of electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. Used for medical evaluation and research, it includes procedures that assess the function of the nervous system.

Technologists record electrical activity arising primarily from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or somato-sensory systems using a variety of techniques and instruments.

Working Conditions

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists usually work in clean, well-lighted surroundings, and spend about half of their time on their feet. Bending and lifting are necessary because they may work with patients who are very ill and require assistance. Most technologists work a standard work-week, although those in hospitals may be on call evenings, weekends, and holidays. Those performing sleep studies usually work evenings and nights. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Electroneurodiagnostic technologists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

What job opportunities will I have?

Job opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, physicians offices, research facilities, and specialized epilepsy and sleep centers

With additional training what other kinds of jobs could I get?

Experienced technologists can work closely with surgical teams to help monitor and prevent injury to critical areas. They can assume supervisory and management positions, jobs with equipment manufacturers in both sales and technical support. They can specialize in additional procedures such as Intra-Operative Neuro-Monitoring, Long Term Monitoring and research positions that are on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s technology.

CAAHEP statement

The Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation for Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Upon completion of the AAS degree, graduates are eligible to sit for their board exams in the following areas:
American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) registries including Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T.) and Registered Evoked Potential Technologist (R.EP T.)

American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET) registry in Nerve Conduction Studies (R.NCS T.)

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) registry in Polysomnography (RPSGT)

Graduates may sit for the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) after earning at least one registry in one of the following areas: R. EEG T., R. EP T., RNCST or hold a Bachelor’s degree and provide documentation of 100 cases monitored in the operating room.

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