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 Online Program
The online program is only available to prospective students who live more than 30 miles from Media, PA., who cannot attend in person.
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 seated 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.
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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.
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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
