Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Bridge Program (A4532009)

This special program was developed to offer technologists who are ABRET registered in EEG and are currently working in the neurodiagnostic field a pathway to obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree. The length of the course will vary depending on the student’s prior education and advanced placement success. Applicants will be eligible for admission after having met the following admissions standards:

The applicant must apply for and meet CVCC’s institutional requirements for admission as a student.
The applicant must be currently employed as a neurodiagnostic technologist.
The applicant must hold the credentials of R.EEG.T. through ABRET. Credentials must be current and in good standing.
The applicant must provide two letters of reference: one from an immediate supervisor and one from the Medical Director of the neurodiagnostic facility with which the applicant is employed. These letters should attest to the individual’s competence as a neurodiagnostic technologist.
Once admitted to the program, students will receive Advanced Placement in the following courses based on their ABRET credentials and letters of reference:

Advanced Placement Exams

Students will also be offered Advanced Placement Exams in the following courses. If the written exam is passed with a grade of 80 or higher, advanced placement will be given:

EDT 110 - Neuroscience/Pathol Cond Credit Hours: 4
EDT 113 - Clinical Correlates Credit Hours: 2

Required Courses:

Students are required to complete the following courses, and maintain a 2.0 GPA, in order to successfully complete the program requirements.

BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ELC 111 - Intro to Electricity Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 2
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credit Hours: 3
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 37/38

The student may transfer or advance place up to sixty-five percent of the required course hours. The duration and timing of this program will vary between individuals depending on their prior college credits and success with advanced placement testing.

Grading, transcript evaluation, transfer policies, curriculum and graduation requirements will follow current CVCC policy. Program completion will vary according to progression of required classes for each student accepted.

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.

ENG 002 - Transition English Credit Hours: 3
ENG 011 - Writing and Inquiry Support Credit Hours: 2

Students who elect to take MAT 143 from above:

MAT 003 - Transition Math Credit Hours: 3
MAT 043 - Quantitative Literacy Support Credit Hours: 2