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Guidelines for Qualifications of Neurodiagnostic Personnel

Brief Description: 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).


Approval Date: January 25th, 2023


Every patient deserves quality neurological care.

Neurophysiologic procedures should be performed by qualified and appropriately trained professionals for optimal patient care. ASET partnered with the nationally recognized societies listed below to define the recommended levels of education, certification, experience, and ongoing education appropriate for neurodiagnostic personnel.

  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)
  • American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring (ASNM)
  • American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

The position statement1 that resulted from this collaborative effort also outlines suggested job titles, responsibilities, and levels of supervision for neurodiagnostic staff.