Electroneurodiagnostics and Polysomnography

Welcome

Learn cutting edge technology in the accredited Electroneurodiagnostic Polysomnography Program (END/PSG) which are two of today's fastest growing medical professions. MCC's END/PSG Program is one of only 12 accredited programs in the USA. After two years, an Associate Degree will lead you to a diverse choice from 5 different types of testing into a lifelong career which is continually developing and expanding.

Mission

MCC Electroneurodiagnostic and Polysomnography Technology Program (END/PSG) prepares students for an entry level position as an electroneurodiagnostic technologist.

Upon completion of this program, the student will demonstrate the:

  • Ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate the clinical information relevant to their role as an END technologist;
  • Technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of the END technologist;
  • Personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the END technologist.

Application Process

Application Deadline is June 1st
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ACT composite score of 17 (14 if taken before October 1989) OR completion of 6 or more semester hours of academic courses with a minimum overall GPA of 2.70.

All applications for the Electroneurodiagnostics and Polysomnography Technology Program will be reviewed according to admission criteria. Applicants will be ranked according to a point system. Current admission criteria can be obtained by contacting the Program Director (254-299-8525). The Electroneurodiagnostics and Polysomnography Technology Program Admissions Committee decides which students will be admitted to the program.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

COURSE ADVISING: Contact the Program Director at 254-299-8525 or 254-299-8568 or email mfeltman@mclennan.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss detailed information concerning admissions and course advising.

Clinical Training

As part of the Electroneurodiagnostics and Polysomnography Technology Program curriculum, students must complete clinical training in several different Central Texas hospitals or health care facilities. Students are supervised in the clinical setting at all times by clinical faculty. It is the student's responsibility to arrange for transportation to the assigned clinical sites.

Clinical schedules vary with the type of clinical being performed. Sleep clinicals are scheduled Nights from 7pm to 7am on any Sunday through Saturday. END clinicals are scheduled Days Monday through Friday from 7am to 5 pm.

Health or Medical Insurance is required of all students enrolled in a clinical course.

Immunization

Immunizations must be current. The Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are required and must be started prior to the first day of school. Students are also encouraged to have personal health insurance.

Procedures

Testing procedures taught in the Electroneurodiagnostic and Polysomnography Technology Program include:

  • EEG - Electroencephalography
  • PSG - Polysomnography
  • VER - Visual Evoked Response
  • BAER - Brainstem Auditory Evoked Reponses
  • SSEP - Somatosensory Evoked Response
  • LTM - Long-term Epilepsy Monitoring
  • MWT - Multiple Wakefulness Testing
  • MSLT - Multiple Sleep Latency Testing
  • NCV - Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing
  • IONM - Intraoperative NeuroMonitoring

Cost

Because various expenses may change, applicants are encouraged to contact the Program Director for current information about such costs as tuition, fees, books and uniforms.

Financial Assistance

A variety of financial assistance programs are available (scholarships, grants, loans and work opportunities.) For questions related to financial aid call 254-299-8698

For More Information

The Electroneurodiagnostic and Polysomnography Technology Program clinical affiliates include Medical City Dallas Hospital to North Austin Medical Center.

Please contact Mary Feltman, Program Director, at CSC 113 (254) 299-8525 or email mfeltman@mclennan.edu for more information.