1. When?
Through a partnership with Widener University, The Crozer-Chester Medical Center School of Clinical Neurophysiology (CNP) has been offering Electroeneurodiagnostic (END) courses online, since September 2004.
2. Where?
Crozer-Chester Medical Center (CCMC) is a large community teaching hospital and health care center located south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Online END students can access classes from anywhere in the United States through WHYY WebStudyâ.
3. Why?
This online program was developed to address the significant demand for formally trained END technologists throughout the United States and to provide a means by which technologists can meet the ASETâ recommended entry-level education requirements.
4. How?
Students enrolled in the END Technology program take three courses each semester for four consecutive semesters: two fall semesters (September through December) and two spring semesters (January through May). Students must meet enrollment requirements and complete an application, clinical site criteria form, and distance learning self assessment form. Applications must also forward official high school/college transcripts to the school.
5. What is the Cost?
The cost per semester for the three END courses is $3,000.00 and can be paid per semester by credit card or check made payable to CCMC School of Clinical Neurophysiology. Books, measuring supplies and technology fees are separate.
General Allied Health courses are offered directly through Widener, and are an additional cost/credit. Please contact Tina Phillips, Ed. D at 610-499-4293 or Fax 610-499-4369 for more information.
6. What are the Clinical Requirements?
Students must be working in an END/EEG lab at least 16 hours/week under the direction of an R. EEG T. â, while they are enrolled in the online END program to complete course requirements. The R. EEG T. must be willing to complete student evaluation forms and communicate directly with the CCMC School of CNP faculty.
7. What is the student enrollment and Clinical Site Criteria?
Student Enrollment Criteria
Clinical Site Criteria
- The END lab will allow the student to meet the minimum 16 hours/week clinical requirement
- The END lab employs a registered tech who is willing and able to check measurements and complete evaluation forms and who:
Uses the International 10/20
system of electrode
placement.
Uses approved methods of
paste and/or collodion
application.
Uses approved methods
of infection control.
Establishes professional rapport with student. Serves as a role model and demonstrates patient-oriented attitudes.
Orients student to safety procedures. Responds effectively and supervises students in emergency situations.
Affords student opportunities to practice learned skills to combine academic information with clinical experience.
Provides clinical instruction and constructive feedback.
Provides assistance and supervision appropriate to student’s level.
Ensures laboratory environment is clean and supplies are accessible.
Checks and reviews records with student.
Reviews evaluations with student.
Allows student to attend
physician EEG record
review.
Meets schedules and deadlines for completing student paperwork and submitting forms to school faculty.
Conveys all pertinent information to the School Staff.
Is willing to conduct quarterly competency exams to evaluate appropriate progress of the student.
Is willing to submit weekly evaluations of the students' performance.
8. What college credits are earned or transferable?
Upon completion of the program students can transfer 30 bloc credits to Widener University. The remaining 30 academic credits required for an Associates Degree in Allied Health are available in the same online format through Widener University and WebStudyâ.
Individuals may have other transferable college credits and should contact Tina Phillips, Ed. D, at 610-499-4293 for more information. Fax: 610-499-4369
Students who graduate from CCMC's traditional Electroneurodiagnostic program and who obtain two of the following credentials (R. EEG T., R. EP T., RPSGT., CNIM, R. EDT.) will be awarded 51 bloc credits toward a Bachelor's of Science degree.
All courses must be complete in order to receive a certificate of completion from the School of Clinical Neurophysiology.
9. Is the online END program accredited?
Both portions of our program are accredited by the Committee for Accreditation of Electroneurodiagnostic Technology. This process is completed every 7 years.
The CCMC School of Clinical Neurophysiology (CNP) was initially developed as an Electroencepalographic (EEG) Technology Program in 1973. As the profession grew, students required knowledge and training in the related disciplines of polysomnography and evoked potentials. As a result, the school added academic courses and clinical experiences to encompass all three disciplines in electroneurodiagnostic training and thus became the Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program.
10. Will I be eligible for the ABRETâ EEG boards after completing the END program?
According to ABRETâ, anyone applying to take the EEG written exam must meet one of the following criteria:
1) be a student or graduate of a CAAHEP accredited END program.
2) have a minimum of an associate degree and one year of END experience.
3) be trained on the job and have a minimum of three years of experience.