EP Exam Eligibility Requirements

ABRET has been focused on the competency and evaluation of technologists serving the neurology community, and patients, for over 45 years.

Evoked Potential Written Examination

As of January 1, 2012 the following eligibility requirements will be in effect for the Evoked Potential 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, OR
c.  Candidate is taking the examination for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of his/her current R. EP T. credential.  Technologists who were previously registered in EP, 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 the Registration Evoked Potential 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.

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.