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Content of the R. EEG T. Examination

  1. The Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists is a computer-based examination composed of multiple-choice, objective questions with a total testing time of four (4) hours.
  2. The content for the examination is described in the Content Outline.
  3. The questions for the examination are obtained from individuals with expertise in electroencephalography and are reviewed for construction, accuracy, and appropriateness by ABRET and PTC.
  4. ABRET, with the advice and assistance of the Professional Testing Corporation, prepares the examination.
  5. The Registration Examination in Electroencephalography Technology will be weighted in approximately the following manner:
      1. Pre-Study Procedures……………………..15%
      2. Performing the EEG Study……….………..46%
      3. Post-Study Procedures……………..……….19%
      4. Ethics and Professional Issues…………20%

Content Outline

  1. Pre-Study/Patient Preparation (25%)
    1. Planning and Preparation
      1. Elements of a history/communication, establishing rapport
      2. Medical/EEG terminology; related diagnostic procedures
      3. Common medications/treatments
      4. HIPAA
      5. Neurologic disorders
        1. Neuropathology (tumors, encephalopathy, vascular, etc.)
        2. Seizures (classification, clinical manifestations, syndromes, etc.)
      6. Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology
    2. Fundamental Concepts
      1. Electrode properties, placement/10-20 System, special electrodes
      2. Obtaining acceptable impedances
      3. Infection control (patients, equipment, electrodes, etc.)
      4. Allergies and sensitivities
      5. Related SDS/OSHA standards
      6. Patient safety/Electrical safety
      7. ABRET Code of Ethics
  1. Performing the Study (75%)
    1. Ensure Integrity of Data
      1. Documentation
      2. Monitoring techniques (age specific, state specific)
      3. Recording strategies (montages, parameter changes)
      4. Digital instrumentation (filters, etc.)
    2. Recording Strategies
      1. Effects of medications on the recording
      2. Activation techniques/contraindications to activation
      3. Identifying, eliminating/monitoring artifacts
      4. Troubleshooting
      5. Managing clinical events
    3. Waveform Identification
      1. Sleep stages and patterns; sleep disorders
      2. Correlation of history with EEG patterns/clinical correlation
      3. Normal variants
      4. Normal/Abnormal adult EEG
      5. Normal/Abnormal pediatric EEG
      6. Normal/Abnormal neonatal EEG
      7. ACNS Guidelines and terminology
      8. Electrographic correlates to clinical/non-clinical entities
    4. Analysis
      1. Localization and polarity
      2. Measurement of frequency, voltage and duration
      3. Waveform analysis and identification/Pattern description
      4. ECI recordings and Guidelines

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