EEG Certificate Program
Carroll University’s Professional Electroencephalography (EEG) Certificate program is one of 37 across U.S. colleges, and just one of five to offer 100% online classes. Carroll’s EEG Certificate program, in collaboration with Aurora Health Care, makes neurodiagnostic education accessible nationwide, meeting critical needs in the healthcare industry.
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Complete your training in less time
Fast-paced, career-focused curriculum
Strong job demand and long-term career growth
This program may be a strong fit if you are seeking a faster pathway into healthcare, are comfortable with an accelerated academic pace, and meet the prerequisite requirements.
Artistic rendering of a neuron, which is a nerve cell in the brain and nervous system.
An EEG Certificate provides a flexible, streamlined path for those interested in a career change or anyone seeking a quicker route to a professional role. This program offers an accelerated 21-credit design composed of six existing courses from Carroll’s accredited Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program. With national shortages of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (estimated 26,000 future jobs) students will quickly fill positions with incredible career growth potential.
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Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to admission:
- Pre-professional GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Grades of C or better in prerequisite coursework
- Completion of the following courses:
- ANP130 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits @ CU)
- ANP140 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits @ CU)
- HCA100 - Medical Terminology (2 credits @ CU)
- Active - American Heart CPR Certified
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The curriculum is based on the Committee Accredited for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT) established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students will qualify for the national American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) EEG registration examination. Successful completion of this exam allows students to seek employment as EEG Technologists.
Clinical hours and days will vary depending on the location the student has been matched with.
Clinical placements will be selected to support geographic accessibility and convenience whenever possible. Students must complete 350 unpaid clinical hours during the spring semester to earn the certificate. Students gain diverse educational experience at academic facilities and major clinical sites, including:
- Aurora Health Care
- Advocate Health Care
- Atrium Health
Core
Fall Semester
- NDT305 Neurodiagnostic Recording Standards (3 credits)
- NDT306 Neurodiagnostic Pattern Recognition of Electroencephalograms (3 credits)
- NDT380 Neurodiagnostic Internship I (EEG) (5 credits)
Spring Semester
- NDT305 Neurodiagnostic Recording Standards (3 credits)
- NDT306 Neurodiagnostic Pattern Recognition of Electroencephalograms (3 credits)
- NDT380 Neurodiagnostic Internship I (EEG) (5 credits)