Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) degree provides students with knowledge and practical skills in both electroneurodiagnostic technology and sleep medicine technology and prepares them to become neurodiagnostic technologists. Students will learn how to assess, provide treatment, and perform diagnostic procedures in the field of NDT, including both Electroencephalography (EEG) and Polysomnography(PSG) with introduction to other testing modalities.
Upon successful completion of the AAS degree in Clinical NDT, students will meet the requirements to sit for the American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) examination to become a Registered EEG Technologist and the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists examination to become a Registered PSG Technologist.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3215
Total credits required
70.5-91.5
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Admission criteria
1. Formal admission to the Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology program is required.
2. Formal application can be made at any time.
3. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy.
4. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy.
5. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes may result in cancellation of enrollment.
6. Proof of current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
HCC courses may be taken prior to admission or concurrently during enrollment in the program.
What You'll Learn
- Perform neurodiagnostic testing procedures, including electroencephalograms (EEGs) and sleep studies (polysomnograms) independently.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and respiratory system and their related disorders.
- Define the fundamental purpose and function of neurodiagnostic equipment and testing.
- Describe how and why to perform specialized neurodiagnostic testing procedures.
- Demonstrate problem solving during neurodiagnostic procedures by applying critical thinking and practical skills.
- Identify typical and atypical neurological waveforms in EEG and sleep studies.
- Interpret neurodiagnostic testing results.
- Evaluate patient needs based on medical records and history.
- Provide patient care that adheres to safety standards.
- Exhibit ethical and professional standards, cultural competence, and respect for diversity.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 10-21 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND | |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) | 4-8 |
| Students selecting BIO201 must complete the prerequisite courses BIO156 or BIO181. | ||
| BIO156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR | |
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| One year of high school biology with a grade of C or better (0) | 0-4 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 3 |
| MAT120 | Intermediate Algebra (5) OR | |
| MAT121 | Intermediate Algebra (4) OR | |
| MAT122 | Intermediate Algebra (3) OR | |
| equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher-level mathematics course. | 3-6 | |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 48.5-55.5 | |
| EEG202 | Intermediate Electroencephalography (EEG) | 3 |
| EEG202LL | Intermediate Electroencephalography (EEG) Laboratory | 1 |
| EEG203 | Advanced Electroencephalography (EEG) | 2 |
| EEG215 | Electroencephalography (EEG) Clinical Rotation I | 3 |
| EEG225 | Electroencephalography (EEG) Clinical Rotation II | 3 |
| EEG235 | Electroencephalography (EEG) Clinical Rotation III | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| HCC/RES109 | CPR for Health Care Provider (0.5) OR | |
| Proof of Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3) OR | |
| Work experience or equivalent course education as evaluated by the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0) | 0-3 | |
| HCC145 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (3) OR | |
| HCC146 | Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (2) | 2-3 |
| HCC164 | Pharmacology for Allied Health | 0.5 |
| HCC200 | Basic Client Care for Allied Health (0.5) OR | |
| Work experience or equivalent course education as evaluated by the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| HRC101 | Overview of Healthcare Compliance | 1 |
| NDT101 | Introduction to Neurodiagnostics | 3 |
| NDT101LL | Introduction to Neurodiagnostics Laboratory | 1 |
| NDT102 | Applied Neuroanatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| NDT103LL | Intermediate Neurodiagnostic Laboratory | 1 |
| NDT200LL | Clinical Preparation Laboratory | 1 |
| NDT202 | Introduction to Nerve Conductions and Evoked Potentials | 3 |
| NDT202LL | Introduction to Nerve Conductions and Evoked Potentials Laboratory | 1 |
| NDT282 | Volunteering for Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology | 0.5 |
| PSG201 | Fundamentals of Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG202 | Sleep Therapeutics | 2 |
| PSG202LL | Sleep Therapeutics Laboratory | 0.5 |
| PSG203 | Record Scoring | 1 |
| PSG215 | Polysomnography (PSG) Clinical Rotation I | 3 |
| PSG225 | Polysomnography (PSG) Clinical Rotation II | 3 |
| PSG235 | Polysomnography (PSG) Clinical Rotation III | 3 |
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