Electroneurodiagnostics (END) Technologists perform medically necessary testing, slated to assist neurology physicians in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with neurological disorders. A career as an electroneurodiagnostic technologist may include working with patients with a variety of neurological disorders. Such disorders may include, but not be limited to: seizures, stroke, head trauma, nerve and muscle related disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
The Ivy Tech Electroneurodiagnostics program is a collaboration between IU Health (formally Clarian Health Partners) and Ivy Tech Community College. The Electroneurodiagnostics program has specific admission criteria. Please contact your campus of interest for additional detail regarding this program.
The Ivy Tech Community College Electroneurodiagnostics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD:
- Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologists record brain activity to diagnose neurological disorders such as seizures.
- Evoked Potential (EP) Technologists record data from sensory pathways to detect illnesses, like Multiple Sclerosis.
- Long Term Monitoring (LTM) Technologists work with intensive care patients and candidates for removal of brain tissue.
- Neurophysiologic Interoperative Monitoring (NIOM) Technologists work in the operating room.
- Nerve Conduction Study (RNCST) Technologists perform tests to evaluate nerve disorders.
- Polysomnographic (RPSGT) Technologists perform overnight sleep recordings.
DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Applied Science. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 65-67 credits in the following areas:
- General Education Core: 19-21 credits: these courses are taken at Ivy Tech Community College.
- Professional / Technical Core: 46 credits: these courses are taken at IU Health.
Curriculum
LOCATIONS
The Electroneurodiagnostics program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:
Central Indiana (Indianapolis)
For additional information about the IU Health portion of the program, contact Diana Carlton at IU Health at (317) 962-5470, or via email dcarlton@iuhealth.org
For additional information regarding the Ivy Tech Community College specific courses, contact Charity Bowling at (317) 921-4211, or via email at
cbowling17@ivytech.edu
