Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (END) H170204 (Full-Time)
Classes
 | August 2011 |
M-F; 8am-2pm (Clinicals: M-F; 8am-3pm)
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$3,889.78 / $1,609.00
| Tuition: |
$2,837.00
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| Startup Costs: |
$1,609.00 |
| Fees: |
$18.00 |
| Insurance: |
$128.78 |
| Books/Supplies: |
$906.00 |
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More Info |
Course Info
Length
12 Months (1250 Clock Hours)
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Classroom: 8 am-2 pm
Hospital Clinicals: 8 am-3 pm
The sleep-study portion of the program requires evening/overnight hours for about four weeks.
(This program begins every August.)
This program is fully accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educaton Programs (CAAHEP) as recommended by The Joint Review Committee On Education in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (JRCEET).
Basic Skills Exit Requirements
TABE Test Scores: 12th Grade Reading, Math, & Language
(In lieu of the TABE test, degreed applicants may submit proof of a U.S. college degree from a regionally accredited institution and complete the Application for Admission. Please click here to view a list of approved regional accrediting agencies.)
Other Requirements
Possess a GED or standard U.S. high school diploma from a school accredited by an approved accrediting association
OR
Possess a college degree from an approved regionally accredited institution
Physical examination/immunizations
Criminal Background Check and random drug screenings
PLEASE NOTE:
A history of felony convictions or substance abuse may adversely affect your ability to gain employment or take licensing exams in the medical professions. We encourage you to consider your personal history when making appropriate career choices.
Students entering all health programs with a clinical study requirement are subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or random drug screenings at their own expense.
If problems arise with the results of either the Criminal Background Check or the drug screening, students will not be permitted to attend the clinical portion of the program which then results in program non-completion.
Refunds for the costs of the Criminal Background Check and drug screenings are NOT granted for these circumstances.
Program Description
END Technologists are involved in the diagnosis of brain disorders such as cerebral vascular accidents, brain tumors and epilepsy. The END testing indicates the effects of head trauma, infectious diseases of the nervous system, metabolic disorders, and is used to evaluate cerebral death.
The program combines both classroom and clinical instruction. Clinical training takes place in area hospitals and includes portable recordings in the intensive care units and monitoring surgical procedures.
END graduates are qualified to assume responsibilities other than standard EEG recording. These responsibilities can include teaching, research, conducting electroencephalograms, performing nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, polysomnograms (sleep studies), long term epilepsy monitoring, surgical monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and brain mapping.
Book and Supply Information
The following books and supplies are required for this program. All items listed on the fee sheet (see link below) are available at the Erwin Technical Center Bookstore. The ISBN number is located after each textbook. For the most current fee sheet, please contact the Student Services Office, Financial Aid Office or our Bookstore.
Electroneurodiagnostic Tech Books and Supplies
Employment/Career Opportunities
Formally trained technologists are in high demand by hospitals, clinics, research facilities, and doctors’ offices. This is a high growth field and there is scarcity nationwide of trained END Technologists.
Salaries
Salaries for graduates range from $15-25 per hour. (Note that salaries may be considerably higher outside the Tampa Bay region where END training is not readily available.)
Placement Rates
2006-07…………..95%
2007-08…………100%
Frequently Asked Questions
How much studying is involved in this program?
Students are expected to study approximately two to four hours each night, including weekends. Students take tests most days, complete term projects and make class presentations.
Part of the student's grade includes class/practice lab participation and clinical practice at the hospitals.
Do students work around blood and sick people?
Most medical careers are not for the squeamish. Students will see some "blood and guts." The majority of END procedures do not involve invasive techniques. Some patients will be very ill with multiple illnesses while some will be relatively healthy. There is a risk of contacting communicable diseases. (There is a greater 'risk' of winning the lottery.)
Is all the training at Erwin?
During the school year students go on clinical site rotations to various greater Tampa Bay area hospitals. Students gain knowledge during clinical rotations through observation and hands-on-practice; students are graded on their clinical site skills. Students must have dependable transportation.
Is it advisable for students to work and go to school?
Part-time employment is the most that is recommended for students in this program. Grading is based totally on student performance; allowances are not made for working students.
How plentiful are jobs in this field?
The field of Electroneurodiagnostics is expanding and jobs are plentiful. Employment for END Technologist is expected to grow much faster than the average occupation through the year 2010. However, the job market in Tampa may be tight because of the school's presence. If one is willing to move out of the Tampa Bay Area the job market expands dramatically.
What kind of salary can students expect to make in this career?
Starting salary in the Tampa Bay Area is approximately $14-18 per hour. Most hospitals offer a generous benefit package. After obtaining the ABRET registry the salary range is approximately $15-25 per hour.
With registry and five or more years of experience the salary range is approximately $18-$30 per hour. Of course, these ranges are dependent on the individual's expertise and the cost of living index in the area of employment.
Do students wear uniforms?
Students purchase and wear uniforms to class and clinicals each day. Most hospitals require their employees to wear uniforms. The approximate cost of uniforms is $100 - $200.
Is job placement available upon graduation?
Advisory committee representatives and teachers provide students with guidance and recommendations.