Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate
Neurodiagnostic technology is a scientific field devoted to the recording and study of electrical activity of the brain (brain waves) and other physiological variables such as eye movements, muscle activity, cardiac rhythms and respiratory events. Neurodiagnostic technologists deal with a variety of patients who range in age from newborns to the elderly.
Students will receive the instruction necessary to perform NDT procedures which are essential for the clinical investigation of many neurological, neurosurgical and sleep disorders; disorders such as epilepsy, brain injuries, stroke, headaches, brain tumors, “brain death”, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and multiple sclerosis. Students will gain the technical skills necessary to operate sophisticated NDT equipment in a variety of settings including operating rooms and intensive care units.
Training is delivered in a variety of settings including our seated on-campus program, continuing education courses, as well as individualized and on-site instruction.
The curriculum for the Neurodiagnostic Technology program has been designed to educate students within a 12-month time period. There are two distinct facets of the program:
- Academic – the didactic aspects of the program.
- Clinical- the technical/clinical aspects of the program.
The In-Person Program
Seated Student Learning Experience Students enrolled on the seated format of the Neurodiagnostic Program are scheduled to attend school/clinical rotations Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. The days and times of operation vary according to the laboratory and academic schedule. While rotating through clinical sites, students are required to adhere to the rotating laboratory’s schedule. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all academic and clinical opportunities as they participate in the program.
The Online Program
Online Program Enrollment Policy
Students may enroll in the online program under the following conditions:
- Distance Requirement – Students must reside more than 30 miles from P.I.T.
- In-Person Program at Capacity – If the in-person program is full and a student lives within 30 miles of P.I.T., they may enroll online if they secure their own clinical site.
- Employment at a Hospital – Students who live within 30 miles of P.I.T. may enroll online if they are currently employed at a hospital that is willing to serve as their clinical site.
The online curriculum targets students who do not have access to traditional NDT training programs. These courses are similar to those offered in our traditional in-person program in that they require completion of weekly academic and clinical assignments. Academic instruction is done through Canvas. Students will have regular contact with P.I.T.’s experienced NDT instructors.
Upon successful completion of the Neurodiagnostic Technology program curriculum courses students will receive a certificate of completion in Neurodiagnostic Technology and able to obtain a job as a Neurodiagnostic technologist.
Online NDT students are required to attend clinical rotations two days a week in an NDT lab under the direction of an ABRET registered EEG technologist (R.EEG T). Those applying for acceptance into the program will be required to provide documentation from a clinical site willing to have a student two days a week for the entirety of the program prior to starting the course. Approval of clinical sites will be at the discretion of the Clinical Neurophysiology faculty on a case-by-case basis. ABRET Accredited laboratories are recommended but not required. To find an accredited lab near you visit ABRET.org or ASET.org.
Careers with a Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate
Employment opportunities in the field of NDT are excellent. In recent years, there has been an increase in the utilization of EEG and neurodiagnostic procedures and a shortage of trained technologists. Graduates from accredited NDT training programs have employment opportunities at hospitals, physicians’ offices, staffing agencies, and businesses providing medical and surgical equipment.
The Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program reports 100% job placement: all 2025 graduates have achieved employment, and the 2024 and 2023 cohorts—while the program was based at Crozer Health—also achieved 100% job placement.
Apply to Our Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program!
P.I.T. is the perfect place to earn your certificate to launch your career as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to student success, and our small class sizes help to create the best learning environment for our students.
Admissions Requirements:
Students interested in applying to the NDT program must possess the following requirements:
- A high school diploma and transcripts
- If high school is foreign, then it must be evaluated for United States equivalency. For more information, visit: https://www.pit.edu/admissions/steps-for-admissions/
- College transcripts (if applicable)
- A High School or College GPA of 2.5 or higher*
- Prerequisite coursework:
- One college level Mathematics course (choices below):
- MTH130 – MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS,
- MTH145 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRYMTH207 – STATISTICS
- AHT 105 – HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS
- (or equivalent)
- One college level Medical Science course (choices below):
- BIO118 -MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
- BIO120 – HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE
- BIO128/129 – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I / LAB
- BIO228/229 – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II/ LAB
- (or equivalent)
- Transfer courses are accepted.
- Students are encouraged to complete the pre-requisite coursework prior to the Summer term before the beginning of each cohort. Cohorts start every Fall term.
- One college level Mathematics course (choices below):
- Professional letter of recommendation
- Willingness to work flexible hours (day, evening and night shifts)
- A high degree of professionalism, good communications and problem-solving skills and a willingness to work in direct contact with a variety of patients
Given the limited number of in person seats available (12 total), students who have successfully completed all pre-requisite coursework and program admission requirements will be accepted and enrolled first. Incomplete applications will not be considered for October enrollment.
Application Due Date: July 30th for each upcoming cohort. If this deadline is missed, potential students can reapply during the following application cycle.
*Highschool GPA of 2.5 requirements can be removed if the student receives a B or higher in all prerequisite classes.
Be sure to apply to our Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program today!
Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology
The Neurodiagnostic Technology program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT).
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Once students graduate, they will be eligible to sit for the national EEG credentialing examination, administered by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists® (ABRET). Details regarding the application form, fees, due dates and eligibility requirements are available on the ABRET website www.abret.org . Students are responsible for all exam fees
The Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program reports 100% job placement: all 2025 graduates have achieved employment, and the 2024 and 2023 cohorts—while the program was based at Crozer Health—also achieved 100% job placement.
