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
Current Requirements
The Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologists is designed and written for those health care professionals who are trained and currently practicing EEG technology.
Candidates must meet following requirements by the application deadline:
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 one year of END experience OR
c. be trained on the job and have a minimum of three years of experience in END with at least 50% of the experience in EEG OR
d. previously registered in EEG, and taking for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of credential. Self assessment is no longer an option.
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. A copy of the CPR card, or proof of hands-on CPR training 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.
*CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. For a list of programs, see the CAAHEP website or the ASET website.
Candidate Handbooks for the 2010 testing sessions will be available at www.ptcny.com in December 2009.
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 EEG, 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.