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ASET has put together a Position Statement to identify eight criteria to match the definition of Qualified Neurodiagnostic Technologist
A qualified Neurodiagnostic Technologist possesses several key characteristics that define their professional standing and practice. Firstly, these technologists are credentialed, signifying they have achieved a recognized level of competency. This credentialing is linked to having met specific minimum education standards and demonstrated performance levels.
This page outlines the qualifications of neurodiagnostic technologists and the most common procedures they perform. Be sure to check out What is Neurodiagnostics?, a nearly 10-minute video introduction to neurodiagnostics featuring active professionals in the field.
Designed specifically for neurodiagnostic educators, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and enhance your teaching skills.
EEG 302: Checking Measurements is designed specifically for neurodiagnostic educators. By ensuring proper technique in your students, you contribute directly to enhanced patient care in neurodiagnostic medicine.
Recent scientific advances have developed new technologies and devices for augmenting EEG modalities of study. Many of these devices were developed for use in emergency and critical care departments as a rapid screening tool and for assessing potential subclinical seizure activity to administer timely and effective treatment. In acute, emergent situations, these devices may provide critical data needed for rapid assessment to support expedited evaluation and treatment. Nonetheless, given the current state of these technologies, restriction to shorter durations is advisable and not to exceed the manufacturer’s indications for use.
The Guidelines for Qualifications of Neurodiagnostic Personnel (QNP) document has been created through the collaboration of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring (ASNM), the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), and ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society (ASET).
The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society has recommended that needle electrodes not be used for recording routine EEGs. However, there are some situations in clinical as well as surgical settings that make needle (subdermal) electrodes a desirable and reasonable option. In these situations, with proper training and diligence with regard to electrical safety and infection control, Neurodiagnostic professionals can become proficient in safe subdermal electrode insertion and subsequent recording.
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities are essential for establishing performance standards and expectations within your medical center. Our job description can help you assure you are hiring qualified educators and that their responsibilities are appropriate for their role.
This ASET position statement emphasizes that competent recording of neurodiagnostic procedures requires a significant degree of independent judgment, necessitating a balance of both neurodiagnostic technology education and practical clinical experience to develop an adequate knowledge base.
Competent performance of neurodiagnostic procedures demands independent judgment and individualized patient care, necessitating a robust educational foundation and clinical experience. ASET recommends that individuals performing these procedures hold either a CoA-NDT accredited education or an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, coupled with a credential in a neurodiagnostic specialty.
To promote the highest standard of patient care, ASET develops national competency skill standards for nine neurodiagnostic modalities.
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating competencies for performing studies associated with Long-term Monitoring in Epilepsy [LTME].
ASET presents this document to provide the national criteria for evaluating competencies for technologists performing autonomic testing. The elements for quality patient care and interaction as well as basic knowledge and technical performance are covered.
ASET presents this document to provide the national criteria for evaluating competencies for neurodiagnostic technologists performing EEG.
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating competencies for performing Evoked Potential (EP) studies. This document was developed by the ASET Standards and Practice Committee with input from modality-specific subject matter experts (SMEs) and approved by the ASET Board of Trustees.
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating competencies for performing studies associated with continuous EEG monitoring in Intensive Care Units (ICU/cEEG).
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating competencies for performing intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM). Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring is an advanced level of practice in the neurodiagnostic field. Training and education should reflect this advanced level and achievement of recognized professional credentials should be accomplished.
ASET presents this document to provide the national criteria for evaluating competencies for technologists performing a Magnetoencephalogram (MEG).
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating competencies for performing studies associated with continuous EEG monitoring in neonatal Intensive Care Units with a postmenstrual age of less than 48 weeks.
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating the competencies needed by technologists to perform Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
ASET presents this document to provide national criteria for evaluating the competencies needed by technologists to perform Polysomnography/Sleep Technology.
With the increasing popularity of generative AI tools it has become necessary to outline the proper use of such tools when contributing content to ASET’s NeuroCurrents member magazine.