About the School of Clinical Neurophysiology
Crozer-Chester Medical Center's School of Clinical Neurophysiology was founded in 1973. The END program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-END). It is one of only 14 CAAHEP accredited training programs in Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology in the United States.
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (formerly known as Electrocephalographic (EEG) Technology) is a clinical and 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. END technologists deal with a variety of patients of all ages.
END students receive the instruction necessary to perform Electroencephalographic, Polysomnographic and Evoked Potential testing procedures that are essential for the clinical investigation of neurological, neurosurgical and sleep disorders. These disorders include: epilepsy, brain injuries, stroke, brain tumors, "brain death," insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea, narcolepsy and multiple sclerosis. Students will also gain the technical skills necessary to operate sophisticated END equipment in a variety of settings, including operating rooms and intensive care units.
Students who complete the program successfully are eligible to apply course credits toward an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Allied Health at Widener University or an Associates degree in Applied Science at Delaware County Community College programs. (Widener University offers both a traditional education format and an online program.)
About Clinical Neurophysiology
Employment opportunities in the field of Electroneurodiagnostics (END) are excellent. In recent years there has been an increase in the utilization of EEG and Electroneurodiagnostic procedures and a shortage of trained technologists. Graduates from accredited END training programs have employment opportunities at hospitals, physicians' offices and businesses providing medical and surgical equipment. Presently, graduates of Crozer's program enjoy 100 percent job placement in this field.
END technologists' entry level salaries are competitive. The annual entry level salary for basic technologists with no registration is $38,000. Compensation increases after passing national registry exams. Supervisory and teaching positions are available with additional education and experience.
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The School of Clinical Neurophysiology
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013-3995
Michele Carley, R EEG/EP T.
Program Director
Phone (610) 447-2691
Fax (610) 447-2696
Email: Michele.Carley@crozer.org