Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (ENDT)
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- Career Opportunities
- Prerequisites
- Advising
- Certificate of Completion
- Admission into the Program
- Information Sesssions
- Fees
- Application
- FAQs
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists are trained professionals that specialize in studying and recording the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. They use electroencephalograph (EEG) machines, evoked potential (EP), polysomnography (PSG), and other high-tech equipment to record these measurements from the central nervous system.
END technologists work one-on-one with patients in a healthcare setting, and often work in collaboration with other health professionals. They perform tasks such as obtaining and reviewing medical histories, attaching electrodes to a patient's scalp and body, observing and documenting a patient's clinical condition, and communicating with friends, family, and other healthcare personnel. They may also be called upon to assist neurologists in producing graphs that help detect and diagnose diseases such as epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. END technologists must also be prepared to manage any emergency situation that may arise in the laboratory.
The Certificate of Accomplishment associated with this program does not qualify program graduates to be eligible for the national examination given by the American Board of Registrations of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) (www.abret.org). In order to qualify to take the national boards, students will be required to meet the national standards, which are currently set at having an Associate Degree and two years of END experience.
Career Opportunities
The END technologist falls under a general employment category of ‘Health Technologists and Technicians,’ and ‘All Other’ in America’s Career InfoNet (www.acinet.org) and Workforce Explorer (www.WorkforceExplorer.com). Nationally, a 15% increase in these jobs is projected between 2006 and 2016; in Washington, the projected increase is 20%.
A salary survey completed in 2006 by the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists showed that the average salary for all END professionals is $48,173, or roughly $25.00 per hour. In Washington, the average salary for such positions is $24.41 and ranges from $14.90 to $34.01 per hour.
Prerequisites
- Acceptance to Bellevue College as a credit student
- Basic computer skills and access to a computer with Internet access
- English language skills or permission of program coordinators
- Reliable transportation
- Official transcripts showing a grade of “C” or higher for:
- Math& 141 or higher
- HPRO 100, Introduction to Health Care
- HPRO 105, Training for Health Care Workers
- HPRO 120, Medical Terminology
- HPRO 125, Introduction to Human Systems
- HPRO 130, Human Relations in Health Care Settings
- Advising appointment with program co-coordinators
- Completion of ENDT Application for Admission packet
- Signed Health Declaration
- Completion of HSEWI Immunization Status Record
- Completion of Certified National Background Check (www.CertifiedBackground.com)
- Copy of current CPR Card
Advising
Either e-mail an advisor at Melissa.Meinhofer@bellevuecollege.edu or call the general advising line at 425-564-2702. Be sure to give your name and phone number. An advisor should call you within 2-3 days (depending on call volume).
Certificate of Completion
This is a 41 credit certificate that is completed in three quarters.
Admission into the Program
Approximately 14 students are allowed entry into the program every Fall quarter. Admission is by permission only of program coordinators after receiving a complete ENDT Application for Admission packet and official transcripts showing completion of all pre-requisites. There is no set date for acceptance into the following year’s program. Notification of acceptance will be throughout the year preceding the program start date. Students will be notified of their acceptance via phone or e-mail from program coordinators. An admission packet can only be obtained at an Information Session.
Information Sessions
These monthly Information Sessions are designed to answer questions about the ENDT program and how to gain acceptance into the program. Attendance at one of these Information Sessions is required to obtain an ENDT Application for Admission packet and to schedule a “required” advising appointment. The next monthly Information Sessions will be held on:
- Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Room R102
- Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 4:30pm to 5:15pm, Room R103BC
Fees
A fee of approximately $1200.00, in addition to Bellevue College’s standard tuition fee (approximately $3000.00), will be required of each student to cover the costs of online materials and textbooks accessed from the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET). Additional supply fees also apply.
Application
The ENDT Application for Admission packet is only available through an Information Session. Please see the Information Session schedule listed above for ongoing dates and times.
FAQs
When does this program begin and how long does it last?
Classes begin in the Fall quarter of every year, and conclude the following Spring quarter, provided there is enough student interest to offer the program every year.
How many students are admitted into the program?
Enrollment is limited to approximate 14 students per year. The actual number is based on the number of clinical sites available for any given year by local participating healthcare facilities.
What about the necessary prerequisites?
ENDT prerequisites include the following: Math& 141 or higher, HPRO 100, HPRO 105, HPRO 120, HPRO 125, and HPRO 130. All prerequisites must be completed prior to the program beginning and all official transcripts showing completion of each with a grade of “C” or better.
When is notification of acceptance into the program announced?
Notification of acceptance into this limited enrollment program will be throughout the year preceding the opening Fall quarter. A complete ENDT Application for Admission packet must be received by the end of July to be reviewed in time for admittance into the following Fall program.
What times and days are classes held?
All required program activities occur between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Most lecture courses are held online, while classes that have a lab are held on campus at various times. As we do not control the times of your clinical experience, you must plan your schedule to be fully available to whatever time-schedule outside clinics request.
Why is the program scheduled this way, with both day and evening hours?
Your instructors will be physicians and registered END technologists currently working in the field. It is necessary to schedule all classes to accommodate their availability. Once classes begin, however, class times will not change.
Where will classes and clinical courses be held?
Most classroom courses will be held on the Bellevue College campus, but there is the possibility of students having some limited travel, therefore all students accepted into the program must have reliable transportation. Clinical experiences will be at local hospitals that have the ability to offer clinical sites for our students. All clinical experiences will be under the supervision of a registered END technologist. During the program, students will rotate to a minimum of three different clinical sites. Students must have transportation to do this.
How is the program structured and what courses are required?
This is a 10-month program divided into 3 quarters of approximately 11-12 weeks each. The program typically starts in September and ends the following June. All core courses must be taken in sequence with all students moving through the program together. There is a short break between quarters and a longer break over the December holidays.
What are the physical and mental demands of this program?
In the clinical experience students will be under considerable physical and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties that impact patients’ lives. Students need to be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. To successfully complete this program, all students need the ability to do the following:
- Walk and stand for long periods of time
- Above-average manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Good vision and hearing (or corrected to good)
- The ability to lift 40 pounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Lifting and moving of ill or injured patients
- Able to work under stress.
How much will the program cost?
- Students will be provided with a list of required screenings and tests (immunizations, background check, transcript fees, etc.), the cost of which are the responsibility of the student. The TB test must occur within 3 months prior to the program beginning.
- Classroom supplies include: a SAMs head (~$100); red China marker; washable marker pens; retractable, fiberglass measuring tape showing both “centimeter” and “inch” designations; other materials as requested by instructors. The cost of all supplies are the responsibility of the student.
- A set of navy blue scrubs covered by a white lab coat will be the required uniform of all classes and clinical sites. The cost for these is the responsibility of the student.
- Bellevue College’s standard tuition fees of approximately $3000.00.
- The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) fees of approximately $1200.00 to cover the cost of online materials/textbooks created by ASET. Note: ASET fees are subject to change.
- Any additional textbooks as required by instructors.
Are there any other requirements once accepted into the program?
- Students cannot have visible body jewelry, face piercings, or tattoos at clinical sites. Small rings on the hands and small earrings in the ears are acceptable.
- Hair color and style must be professional while at clinical sites.
- Shoes must have closed toes and heels.
- An official name badge will be worn at all times at clinical sites.
- Students must have reliable transportation to all classes and clinical sites.
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all courses to remain in the ENDT program at Bellevue College. There are some courses within this program that require a “B” average to progress onto clinical sites and remain in the program. Please read each syllabus carefully to determine the grading requirements for each course.
How much study is required in this program?
Experience has shown that students find this an extremely difficult program. Based on their experience and recommendations we believe students should not work or take any additional classes while enrolled in this program. Students who study an additional 2 hours “outside class” for every hour spent “inside class” appear to more successfully achieve the course’s learning outcomes. (Example: a 4-credit class requires 4 hours of classroom instruction per week. This equates to 8 hours of additional weekly study “outside the classroom.” Multiplying the first quarter’s work of 12 credits (equating to 12 hours of instruction every week) by 2 hours, one gets an additional 24 hours of “outside class” study time. This means a total of 36 hours per week (12 hours + 24 hours) dedicated to successfully completing the first quarter’s work. That equates to a full-time job!)
Is there a program orientation?
There is a scheduled monthly Information Session to answer questions regarding the ENDT program and how to gain admittance. (Please see “Information Sessions” above for this quarter’s dates.) It is also where the ENDT Application for Admission packet can be obtained and where one can schedule the “required” advising appointment necessary to initiate consideration for acceptance into the program.
Who are my contacts as I get ready to participate in this program?
The student advisor for this program can be either e-mailed at Melissa.Meinhofer@bellevuecollege.edu or called on the general advising line at 425-564-2702. Be sure to give your name and phone number. The advisor will call you within 2-3 days (depending on call volume).
Will I be eligible to take the national ENDT boards after gaining this certificate?
The ENDT certificate at Bellevue College is not CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited. Therefore, in order to take the national boards, students will be required to meet the national standards, which are currently set at having an Associate Degree and two years of END experience.
