School of health services
Electroneurodiagnostics
General Information
Electroneurodianostics is one of the newer and most rapidly growing specialties in the medical field. It is devoted to the recording and study of the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. END technologists record electrical activity arising primarily from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or somato-sensory systems using a variety of techniques and instruments.
Class schedule/length for the END ProgramEND classes are held during the day. Students are expected to participate in classroom, laboratory and clinical* (hospital) experience. (Students may be required to travel to out-of-town clinical sites.) The END program consists of four semesters which takes two years to complete. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply to take the registration examination sponsored by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologist (ABRET) *Please note: Clinical facilities may require students to undergo criminal background checks and/or drug testing. Clinical facilities may refuse access to clinical experiences based on the results of criminal background checks and/or drug testing, which would result in the student being unable to continue in the END program.
Cost
College tuition is set by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change. END students are required to purchase a variety of books, class uniforms, malpractice insurance, accident insurance, and other fees as set by the College. The approximate cost for the program is $4,500. (This figure is based upon in-state tuition rates and reflects an approximate cost only.)
Financial Aid
All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid. To determine eligibility, an applicant must first complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. This application is available in Student Services. For information on financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office at 828/327-7000, extensions 4214 or 4450.
» Technical Standards (pdf)
» PSB Exams
For more information contact: Eric Jarrett, the Dept. Head at 327-7000 extension 4514.
Admission
The END program begins in the Fall Semester. Admission to the program
is based upon completion of all minimum requirements as listed on the
attached “Minimum Requirements” sheet by May, the number of vacancies
in the program, and the competitive selection process. To begin the
admissions process, complete the CVCC Application for Admission and
return it to the College. This must be completed by the end of April.
Applicant Selection
Applicants must complete the CVCC application for admission.
The application MUST be completed no later than May 30, for Fall Semester year of enrollment.
Applicants must complete ALL the following requirements by May 30, of the year to be considered for admissions for Fall Semester.
- Applicants must be a high school graduate or have received a GED. An official high school transcript or an official copy of the GED scores must be sent to CVCC. To be official, transcripts must be received by the College in a sealed envelope or they will not be accepted.
- Applicants must contact all previously attended colleges to request official transcripts. To be official, transcripts must be received by the College in a sealed envelope or they will not be accepted. Grades less than C are not transferable.
- Applicants who do not meet exemptions shown on the enclosed "Testing Exemptions" must take the required Reading, Writing, and Math placement tests. Applicants must either place out of or take the following courses to be considered for the END program: RED 070, 080, 090 - ENG 070, 080, 090/090A - MAT 060, 070 Please contact your END advisor to discuss the results of your placement testing.
- Applicants who have taken coursework at CVCC or are currently enrolled in coursework at CVCC, must have a minimum cumulative (overall) grade point average of 2.00 on all CVCC coursework.
- Applicants must take the PSB Examination for Health Occupations. The non-refundable fee for this exam is $15. Please see the attached PSB Exam information sheet for directions on scheduling this exam.
Applicants applying for admission for the Fall Semester must complete ALL admission requirements by May 30 of the year of anticipated enrollment. Completion of all admission requirements is not a guarantee of acceptance. Admission is based on completion of all minimum requirements by the May 30 deadline date, the number of vacancies in the program, and the competitive selection process.
Applicants not admitted for Fall must see a counselor in Student Services to re-apply if they wish to be considered for the following Fall class. CVCC does NOT use waiting lists for any allied health program. Health program applicants must re-apply for each year they wish to be considered for admissions.
