NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIST
(NDT)
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
17 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Friday
5:30pm to 9:30pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
LengthThe program length for day and evening classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.
17 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.
Monday - Friday
5:30pm to 9:30pm
FSAFederal student aid is available for those who qualify. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility. Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Certification / Registry Exam Eligibility
NDT graduates will be eligible to take the registration examination for EEG technologists offered by ABRET. Graduates who pass the EEG exam will earn the R. EEG T. credential.
Eligibility requirements for the R. EEG T. credential are solely determined by ABRET, and are subject to change at any time. ABRET is an independent organization. AIMS does not guarantee certification/registry exam eligibility.
Program Length
- 1225 clock hours
- Classroom instruction and lab - 725 hours
- Clinical internship - 500 hours
- The Neurodiagnostic Technologist program can be completed in approximately 17 months.
Employment Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Outpatient Clinics
- Neurologists' Offices
- Research Facilities
- Medical Sales Companies
Minimum Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
- Additional Requirements
Selective Enrollment
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist program has a selective application process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you will be accepted into the program. From the pool of applicants, those who are considered most qualified for the study and practice of neurodiagnostic technology will be admitted.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
AIMS Education has determined that its Neurodiagnostic Technologist curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in New Jersey. If you live outside of New Jersey or you are planning to seek employment in another state, please review our professional licensure disclosures for more information.
* New Jersey currently has no state licensure requirements or laws regulating employment in this field. If you are seeking employment as a polysomnographer, this program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in New Jersey.
Upcoming Start Dates
Start Dates | Schedule | Program Length |
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Day Classes TBD | Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 17 months |
Evening Classes October 23, 2023 | Monday - Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | 17 months |
Additional information regarding the class schedule, program length, internship schedule, and school holidays, is available on the academic calendar page.
Employer Testimonials
Accreditations and Approvals
The Neurodiagnostic Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Graduate Spotlight
David Rybarczyk
David's battle with epilepsy as a child led him to a career in neurodiagnostic technology. After graduating from AIMS he earned his R. EEG T. credential and began working as an EEG tech.