Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology to absorb Crozer’s neurophysiology program 

By Jen Samuel, publicist 

UPPER PROVIDENCE — Pennsylvania Institute of Technology entered into a memorandum of understanding this spring to absorb Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s School of Clinical Neurophysiology. 

The School of Clinical Neurophysiology was founded in 1973. More than 300 have graduated from the program during the last 50 years. 

In the weeks and months ahead, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) will bring over the entire neurophysiology program from its current facility in Upland to its college campus at 800 Manchester Ave. in Upper Providence, just a mile shy of downtown Media and less than 10 miles from Philadelphia. All three staff members of the Crozer program will become faculty members at P.I.T. 

“The addition of the Neurophysiology program at P.I.T. not only enhances our academic offerings but also empowers our students to explore the intricate wonders of the human brain and nervous system,” said Matt Meyers, president of P.I.T. “We are excited to support our students in becoming leaders in neuroscience.” 

“Neurodiagnostic technology is a clinical and scientific field devoted to the recording and study of electrical activity in the brain, nervous system and other physiological variables, such as eye movements, muscle activity, cardiac rhythms and respiratory events,” said Amy Johnson, program director of the School of Clinical Neurophysiology. 

“Students studying neurodiagnostic technology receive the instruction necessary to perform electroencephalographic testing and introductory level instruction in polysomnography, evoked potential testing, nerve conduction studies and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring,” Johnson said. 

“We have enjoyed a successful partnership with P.I.T. for many years, and I’m thrilled that students will be able to take advantage of the Clinical Neurodiagnostic program for years to come,” said Tony Esposito, chief executive officer of Crozer Health.