Primary focus
EEG
Brainwave recording, EEG acquisition, patient interaction and pattern recognition
IONM
Neurophysiological monitoring of selected pathways and signals during surgery
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| Compare | EEG Electroencephalography | IONM Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Brainwave recording, EEG acquisition, patient interaction and pattern recognition | Neurophysiological monitoring of selected pathways and signals during surgery |
| Learning settings | Diagnostic neurodiagnostic environments | Operating-room and related surgical monitoring environments |
| Duration | Earlier published description: 14 months; confirmation pending | Earlier published description: 10 months; confirmation pending |
| Academic coursework | Online EEG fundamentals, neuroanatomy, physiology, EEG signals and artifacts | Online IONM concepts, physiology, instrumentation, modalities and surgical workflows |
| Practical preparation | Measurement, electrodes, setup, signal quality and relevant simulation; current workshop arrangements need confirmation | An in-person Indianapolis workshop is described in earlier materials; current schedule and requirements need confirmation |
| Supervised clinical experiences | Qualified supervision and approved clinical-site arrangements required; locations and availability not confirmed | Operating-room orientation, qualified supervision and approved site arrangements required; locations and availability not confirmed |
| Program Eligibility | High school diploma required; associate degree preferred. Degrees may be in any field; health science preferred. Current neurodiagnostic credential holders are also considered. | Applicants should have at least an associate degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Degrees may be in any field; health science preferred. Current neurodiagnostic credential holders are also considered. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,900 published tuition. Approximately $350 for books/study materials. $30 application fee - Currently free. $300 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance, separately from tuition. Ask admissions about any additional clinical or travel expenses. Obtain current terms directly from admissions. | $17,990 published tuition. Approximately $350 for books/study materials. $30 application fee - Currently free. $300 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance, separately from tuition. Ask admissions about any additional clinical or travel expenses. Obtain current terms directly from admissions. |
| Next cohort | Dates and deadlines require Academy confirmation | Dates and deadlines require Academy confirmation |
| Credentialing consideration | Review current ABRET R. EEG T. eligibility pathway; no automatic certification | Review current ABRET CNIM eligibility pathway; no automatic certification |
Learning settings
EEG
Diagnostic neurodiagnostic environments
IONM
Operating-room and related surgical monitoring environments
Duration
EEG
Earlier published description: 14 months; confirmation pending
IONM
Earlier published description: 10 months; confirmation pending
Academic coursework
EEG
Online EEG fundamentals, neuroanatomy, physiology, EEG signals and artifacts
IONM
Online IONM concepts, physiology, instrumentation, modalities and surgical workflows
Practical preparation
EEG
Measurement, electrodes, setup, signal quality and relevant simulation; current workshop arrangements need confirmation
IONM
An in-person Indianapolis workshop is described in earlier materials; current schedule and requirements need confirmation
Supervised clinical experiences
EEG
Qualified supervision and approved clinical-site arrangements required; locations and availability not confirmed
IONM
Operating-room orientation, qualified supervision and approved site arrangements required; locations and availability not confirmed
Program Eligibility
EEG
High school diploma required; associate degree preferred. Degrees may be in any field; health science preferred. Current neurodiagnostic credential holders are also considered.
IONM
Applicants should have at least an associate degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Degrees may be in any field; health science preferred. Current neurodiagnostic credential holders are also considered.
Tuition and fees
EEG
$9,900 published tuition. Approximately $350 for books/study materials. $30 application fee - Currently free. $300 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance, separately from tuition. Ask admissions about any additional clinical or travel expenses. Obtain current terms directly from admissions.
IONM
$17,990 published tuition. Approximately $350 for books/study materials. $30 application fee - Currently free. $300 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance, separately from tuition. Ask admissions about any additional clinical or travel expenses. Obtain current terms directly from admissions.
Next cohort
EEG
Dates and deadlines require Academy confirmation
IONM
Dates and deadlines require Academy confirmation
Credentialing consideration
EEG
Review current ABRET R. EEG T. eligibility pathway; no automatic certification
IONM
Review current ABRET CNIM eligibility pathway; no automatic certification
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