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  Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists
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  Online Practice Test for Electroencephalographic Technologists
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  Registration Examination for Evoked Potential Technologists
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  Online Practice Test for Evoked Potential Technologists
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ABRET, CNIM

American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists

Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (Path 1: CNIM, Path 2: CNIM+EP)ABRET-CNIM
Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic TechnologistsABRET-EEG
Registration Examination for Evoked Potential TechnologistsABRET-EP
Certification Examination in Long Term MonitoringABRET-CLTM

 
Examination(s)  
    Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (Path 1: CNIM, Path 2: CNIM+EP)    
Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists 
Registration Examination for Evoked Potential Technologists 
Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring 
ABRET Website
http://www.abret.org/
Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (Path 1: CNIM, Path 2: CNIM+EP)
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
1/13/2012 2/25/2012 - 3/10/2012
6/15/2012 7/28/2012 - 8/11/2012
Eligibility
The Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring is designed and written for the advanced level electroneurodiagnostic professional who is currently practicing in an intraoperative environment.

All candidates for initial and renewal of a lapsed credential must meet the following requirements by the application deadline. There are no alternative routes.

  1. A minimum of 150 surgical cases monitored. At least 10% (15) of the documented cases must have been performed within twelve months of the application deadline. The Candidate must be present and an active participant in the set-up and monitoring of each case listed. ABRET® will accept documentation of up to two cases per day. Observation of a NIOM case, or studies performed while a student/trainee may not be included in the 150 cases.
  2. Candidates must have a current neurodiagnostic credential, i.e. R. EEG T., R. EP T., or Canadian equivalent of the above, OR Bachelor's degree. A copy of current registration, certification, OR verification of bachelor's degree must accompany the Application.
  3. Candidate must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of the CPR card or official documentation must accompany the Application.
  4. Complete and submit an Application for the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring along with the required fee only after the above has been met and appropriately documented. Applications postmarked after the stated deadline may not be processed.

    NOTE: The candidate's supervisor or supervising physician must verify this eligibility by signing the Application.
Eligibility options for Candidates previously certified:
  1. Candidate is taking the examination for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of his/her current CNIM credential.
  2. Candidate is taking the examination to reinstate a lapsed CNIM credential. This candidate is considered a new potential certificant and must meet the current eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation.
  3. Candidate must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of the CPR card or official documentation must accompany the Application.
  4. Complete and submit an Application for the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring along with the required fee only after the above has been met and appropriately documented. Applications received after the stated deadline may not be processed.
Candidates with an EEG or EP credential will take the Path 1 Examination.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree and no EEG or EP credential will take the Path 2 Examination.

Candidates who have earned an equivalent of 120 hours of college credit may petition the requirement of a bachelor's degree for examination eligibility.

PETITION OF PATH 2 ELIGIBILITY
The following documentation must be submitted to the ABRET® Executive Office.
  1. A completed current examination application with the required fees.
  2. Official college transcripts
  3. A letter of support for the candidate's state of eligibility from a supervisor, which must be on the supervisor's offical letterhead.
  4. A letter from the candidate outlining how he/she satisfies the current eligibility requirements by an alternative path.
  5. Candidate must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of the CPR card or official documentation must accompany the Application.
If the candidate is deemed eligible for examination, the application will be forwarded to PTC for processing. If the candidate is not deemed eligible, the application and exam fee will be returned to the candidate, minus the processing fee.

Published deadlines will apply to petitioned applications
Fee(s)
Examination Fee: Path 1 $400.00
Examination Fee: Path 2 $690.00
Non-refundable Processing and Review Fee $20.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.
Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (Path 1: CNIM, Path 2: CNIM+EP)
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!

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Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.
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Online Practice Test in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
N/A April 2010
Online Testing Details
WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 100 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review an example of the type of content included in the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty

SCORE REPORT
After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas. The score report does not provide correct answers or indicate which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly.

NOTE: Performance on the online practice test may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examinations. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking this practice test will help you pass the Certification Examinations. Participants may, however, find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the Certification Examinations.

CONTENT INCLUDED
  1. Preparation and Application of Fundamental Concepts
  2. Intraoperative Phase
  3. Post-Operative Phase
  4. Ethics and Professional Issues
Fee(s)
Fee (by Credit card) $50.00
How to Apply

Online Practice Test in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring
  Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to apply online  
Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
4/13/2012 5/21/2012 - 6/4/2012
9/14/2012 10/27/2012 - 11/10/2012
Eligibility
The Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologists is designed and written for those health care professionals who are trained in and currently practicing EEG technology. All candidates must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of your current CPR card or official documentation must accompany the Application.

Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements by the application deadline:
  1. Be enrolled as a current student or be a graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited END Program from the list on page 5. If current student, the Program Director must sign your Application in adherence with program policies. For graduates, a copy of your diploma or certificate of completion must be sent with your application.
  2. Have a minimum of an associate degree and two years of clinical EEG experience. Supervisor or Medical Director must attest to this by signing the Application. A copy of your diploma is required.
  3. Be previously registered in EEG, and taking for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of credential. Self assessment is no longer an option.
  4. Be previously registered in EEG, and taking to reinstate a lapsed credential.
  5. Have attempted the Part I - Written Examination in 2011 and so may retake the exam through 2012.
PETITION OF ELIGIBILITY

  1. Candidates who have earned at least 60 hours of college credit may petition the requirement of an associate degree for examination eligibility.
  2. Candidates petitioning their eligibility must complete the "Petition of Eligibility Form" located on the ABRET® website. www.ABRET.org
If the candidate is deemed eligible for examination, the Application will be forwarded to PTC for processing. If the candidate is not deemed eligible, the application and exam fee will be returned to the candidate, minus the processing fee.

Published deadlines will apply to petitioned applications.
Fee(s)
Examination Fee $300.00
Non-refundable Processing and Review Fee $20.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.
Handbook and Application Request

Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!

(If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click here for FREE download.
GET FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READER!
Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.
      Note:  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Online Practice Test For Electroencephalographic Technologists
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
N/A March 2010
Online Testing Details
WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 100 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review an example of the type of content included in the Registration Examination for Electroencephalographic Technologists, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty

SCORE REPORT
After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas. The score report does not provide correct answers or indicate which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly.

NOTE: Performance on the online practice test may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examinations. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking this practice test will help you pass the Certification Examinations. Participants may, however, find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the Certification Examinations.

CONTENT INCLUDED
  1. Pre-Study Procedures
  2. Performing the EEG Study
  3. Post-Study Procedures
  4. Ethics and Professional Issues
Fee(s)
Fee (by Credit card) $50.00
How to Apply

Online Practice Test For Electroencephalographic Technologists
  Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to apply online  
Registration Examination for Evoked Potential Technologists
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
1/13/2012 2/25/2011 - 3/10/2012
6/15/2012 7/28/2012 - 8/11/2012
Eligibility
The Registration Examination for Evoked Potential (EP) Technologists is designed and written for those health care professionals who are trained and currently practicing EP technology. All candidates must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of your current CPR card or official documentation must accompany the Application.

Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements by the application deadline:
  1. Be enrolled as a current student or be a graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited END Program from the list on page 6. If current student, the Program Director must sign your Application in adherence with program policies. For graduates, a copy of your diploma or certificate of completion must be sent with your Application.
  2. Have a minimum of an associate degree and two year of experience in electroneurodiagnostics. Supervisor or Medical Director must attest to this by signing the Application. A copy of your diploma is required.
  3. Previously have been registered in Evoked Potentials and be taking the exam for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of credential. Self assessment is no longer an option.
  4. Previously have been registered in Evoked Potentials and be taking the examto reinstate a lapsed credential.
  5. Attempted the R.EPT Examination in 2011 and so may retake the exam through 2012.
PETITION OF ELIGIBILITY
  1. Candidates who have earned at least 60 hours of college credit may petition the requirement of an associate degree for examination eligibility.
  2. Candidates petitioning their eligibility must complete the "Petition of Eligibility Form" located on the ABRET website. www.ABRET.org
If the candidate is deemed eligible for examination, the Application will be forwarded to PTC for processing. If the candidate is not deemed eligible, the application and exam fee will be returned to the candidate, minus the processing fee.

Published deadlines will apply to petitioned applications.
Fee(s)
Examination Fee $300.00
Non-refundable Processing and Review Fee $20.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.
Handbook and Application Request

Registration Examination for Evoked Potential Technologists
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!

(If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click here for FREE download.
GET FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READER!
Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.
      Note:  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Online Practice Test For Evoked Potential Technologists
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
N/A Available now
Online Testing Details
WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 100 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review an example of the type of content included in the Registration Examination for Evoked Potential Technologists, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty

SCORE REPORT
After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas. The score report does not provide correct answers or indicate which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly.

NOTE: Performance on the online practice test may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examinations. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking this practice test will help you pass the Certification Examinations. Participants may, however, find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the Certification Examinations.

CONTENT INCLUDED
  1. Pre-Study Procedures
  2. Performing the Evoked Potential Study
  3. Post-Study Procedures
  4. Ethics and Professional Issues
Fee(s)
Fee (by Credit card) $50.00
How to Apply

Online Practice Test For Evoked Potential Technologists
  Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to apply online  
Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
4/13/2012 5/26/2012 - 6/9/2012
9/14/2012 10/27/2012 - 11/10/2012
Eligibility
The Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring is designed and written for the advanced level R. EEG T. who has had at least one year of experience in Neurophysiologic Long Term Monitoring, and is currently practicing in a monitoring environment. Candidates will be expected to have been an active participant in the set-up, monitoring, and review of prolonged video-EEG cases.

Candidates must meet the following requirements by the application deadline:
  1. A minimum of one year as an R. EEG T. A copy of current registration must accompany the application.
  2. The supervisor or supervising physician must verify that the candidate has had at least one year of long term monitoring experience after the R. EEG T. was earned, by signing the application. This must include extensive clinical experience in prolonged video-EEG monitoring. Additional experience and knowledge in ambulatory EEG monitoring and/or ICU EEG monitoring is also expected. See the Practice Analysis for test specification, test domains, tasks and knowledge statements.
  3. All candidates must provide proof of hands-on CPR/BCLS training. A copy of your current CPR card or official documentation must accompany the application.
  4. Completion and filing of an Application for the Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring.
  5. Payment of required fee.
Fee(s)
Examination Fee $400.00
Non-refundable Processing and Review Fee $20.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.
Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!

(If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click here for FREE download.
GET FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READER!
Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.
      Note:  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Online Practice Test In Long Term Monitoring
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
N/A March 2010
Online Testing Details
WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 50 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review an example of the type of content included in the Certification Examination in Long Term Monitoring, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty

SCORE REPORT
After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas. The score report does not provide correct answers or indicate which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly.

NOTE: Performance on the online practice test may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examinations. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking this practice test will help you pass the Certification Examinations. Participants may, however, find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the Certification Examinations.

CONTENT INCLUDED
  1. Pre-Study Procedures
  2. Performing the Study
  3. Post-Study Procedures
  4. Ethics and Professional Issues
Fee(s)
Fee (by Credit card) $50.00
How to Apply

Online Practice Test In Long Term Monitoring
  Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to apply online  

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