EEG Exam Eligibility Requirements
ABRET has been focused on the competency and evaluation of technologists serving the neurology community, and patients, for over 45 years.
EEG Written Examination Eligibility Requirements
As of January 1, 2012 the following eligibility requirements will be in effect for the EEG Examination
1. Education & Training
a. Be enrolled as a current student, or a graduate of a CAAHEP* Accredited END Program, OR
b. Have a minimum of an associate degree and two years of END experience, at least 50% of which must be in a clinical EEG setting, OR
c. Candidate is taking the examination for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of his/her current R. EEG T. credential. Technologists who were previously registered in EEG, and are taking the exam to reinstate a lapsed credential must meet all current eligibility requirements, and submit all required documentation.
2. All candidates must have a current CPR card or proof of hands-on CPR training. A copy of the CPR card must accompany the application.
Complete and submit an Application for Part I of the Registration Examination in Electroencephalographic Technology along with the required fee only after the above has been met and appropriately documented. Applications received after the stated deadline may not be processed.
Candidate Handbooks and applications for the 2012 testing sessions are available at www.ptcny.com.
Click to view the FAQs regarding PTC
Click to view the 2012 & 2013 Transition EEG & EP policies.
Click to view the 2013 EEG Certification Process.
Petition of Eligibility Form for EEG & EP Examinations – For candidates who have structured** training, but no associate degree nor completed a CAAHEP END program. PDF of Form
*CAAHEP – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. For a list of programs, see the CAAHEP website or the ASET website.
**Structured is defined as any organized learning institution or program that has defined class work, core instruction and measurable outcomes. On the job training is NOT considered structured learning.