Neurodiagnostic Technology
Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) is an allied health specialty involved with testing brain, spinal cord, and nerve function. Technologists record in real time the electrical activity of the brain and nerves of the body. Neurodiagnostic technologists work with patients who have neurological disorders such as seizures, epilepsy, stroke, coma, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. NDTs are employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, university medical centers, and research centers.
The NDT program provides the necessary knowledge and skills with hands-on clinical experience in electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potential (BAEP, PVEP, SSEP) testing and prepares students to challenge the national registry exam in EEG (R. EEG T.). Students gain entry-level skills with the successful completion of courses involving knowledge of the nervous system, brain rhythms, hands-on lab practice with specialized instrumentation, and rotations through various clinical sites. Students who complete the two-year program are awarded an Associate of Science degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology. The OCC NDT program is an excellent foundation to build on for those seeking more advanced credentials in the field (e.g., Nerve conduction studies - NCV, Epilepsy/Intensive care Care Monitoring - CLTM, and Intraoperative Neuromonitoring - IONM/CNIM).
The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT) through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
OCC Neurodiagnostic Technology graduates are highly sought after by employers.
Program Admission
- Completion of General Education (GE) requirements for an Associate of Science Degree
- Completion of program prerequisite courses
- ALH A010 Health Occupations
- BIOL A221 Human Anatomy & Physiology
- ALH A111 Medical Terminology
Department Contact Information
Tabitha Liang, Program Director/Clinical Coordinator
tliang3@occ.cccd.edu
Neurodiagnostic Technology Department Website
Neurodiagnostic Technology Resource Links
Information Video about NDT from ABRET
American Board of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)- Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation
Credit Courses
NDT A1105 Units (54 lecture hours; 108 lab hours)
Basic Electroencephalography
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Fundamentals of EEG, including application of electrodes, basic wave forms, artifacts, and introduction to the EEG machine. All enrollees must be accepted into the Neurodiagnostic program.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A110
NDT A1154 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Advanced Electroencephalography
Prerequisite(s): NDT A110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Introduction to the abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG), maturational changes, and the basic electronic principles upon which successful electroencephalographic techniques are based.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A115
NDT A1165.5 Units (18 lecture hours; 256 lab hours)
Clinical Experience 1
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Beginning clinical practice of electroencephalographic testing on patients at various affiliated neurodiagnostic labs. This will include observation, application of electrodes, performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical recordkeeping, and clinical history reporting. Students must purchase a uniform for this course. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A116
NDT A1174.5 Units (256 lab hours)
Clinical Experience 2
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Continued clinical experience in Electroencephalography at a selected Neurodiagnostic Lab in an affiliated health care facility, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or EEG technologist. This clinical will build on skills attained in NDT A116, and will include performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping, and clinical history taking. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A117
NDT A1903 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Neuro Anatomy and Physiology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems with correlation to related symptoms and pathology as needed by a Neurodiagnostic and/or Polysomnographic technologist. This course may also be offered online.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A190
NDT A1911 Unit (18 lecture hours)
EEG Record Review-Normal
Co-requisite(s): NDT A115.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Practice in electroencephalograph (EEG) record review of normal adult and pediatric patients. Technical description of normal EEG patterns.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A191
NDT A2001 Unit (54 lab hours)
Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice
Prerequisite(s): NDT A110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Laboratory course for the NDT student to apply foundational technical skills to successfully record routine EEG procedures according to published ACNS guidelines in preparation for first clinical experience.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A200
NDT A2792 Units (36 lecture hours)
Pediatric Electroencephalography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An analysis of neonatal, and pediatric electroencephalography. This course will cover the evolution of EEG waveforms starting from the premature brain to adolescence as well as common neurological pediatric diseases and epileptic syndromes.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A279
NDT A2803 Units (54 lecture hours)
Neurologic Disorders
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Clinical and electroneurodiagnostic correlations to various physical conditions and disease states which are commonly dealt with in neurodiagnostic technology. Relationship of technologists to various medical specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, radiology, internal medicine, and psychiatry.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A280
NDT A2821 Unit (24 lecture hours)
NDT ABRET Registry Exam Prep
Prerequisite(s): NDT A115.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Comprehensive review of Neurodiagnostic Technology concepts in preparation for the ABRET National Registry Board Exam (R.EEG T.)
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A282
NDT A2841 Unit (18 lecture hours)
Introduction to Transcranial Doppler
Prerequisite(s): NDT A190.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to Transcranial Doppler (TCD) procedures and recording techniques.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A284
NDT A2851 Unit (18 lecture hours)
Introduction to Nerve Conduction Velocity
Prerequisite(s): NDT A190.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing procedures and recording techniques.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A285
NDT A2864.5 Units (256 lab hours)
Clinical Experience 3
Prerequisite(s): NDT A117.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Continued clinical experience in EEG at an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of an EEG technologist or physician. This clinical will build on skills attained in NDT A117. There will also be opportunities to observe and possibly perform evoked potential studies. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A286
NDT A2871 Unit (18 lecture hours)
EEG Record Review-Abnormal
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A287
NDT A2884 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Evoked Potentials
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Concepts, terminology, and techniques of Evoked Potential (EP) recording with testing modalities of visual, auditory, and somatosensory systems to be individually discussed. An overview of EP instrumentation and technical concepts. Analyze the clinical correlations of evoked potential testing and will focus on waveform analysis correlating to common neurological diseases.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A288
NDT A2893.5 Units (192 lab hours)
Clinical Experience 4
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Clinical practice in neurodiagnostic testing with an emphasis on evoked potential and more specialized neurodiagnostic testing procedures. This clinical also further develops advanced skills in electroencephalographic recording and analysis. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A289
NDT A2961.5 Units (18 lecture hours; 27 lab hours)
Introduction to Intraoperative Monitoring
Prerequisite(s): NDT A288.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring recording strategies. Analysis of signal changes during an operation will be correlated with anesthetic agents, metabolic effects, and/or the effects of surgical trauma. Intraoperative monitoring scenarios will be demonstrated and practiced in the classroom laboratory.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A296
NDT A2971.5 Units (27 lecture hours)
Microcomputer Applications in Neurodiagnostics
Prerequisite(s): NDT A115.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Computer applications in Neurodiagnostic Technology including testing modalities of Electroencephalography, epilepsy monitoring, and automated diagnostic techniques for long term epilepsy monitoring. This course covers epilepsy treatments as well as surgical intervention and the digital applications used in the field.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing NDT A297
NDT A2982 Units (128 other hours)
Clinical Internship
Prerequisite(s): NDT A286.
Co-requisite(s): NDT A289.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Specialized neurodiagnostic clinical internship at an affiliate hospital site. Specialized areas may include intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, neonatal testing, long-term epilepsy monitoring, pediatric testing, transcranial doppler studies, nerve conduction studies and others. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.