Frequently Asked Questions
What does a EEG Technologist do?
EEG Technologists are specially trained healthcare professionals who record and monitor the electrical activity of the brain. They work closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to collect high-quality neurodiagnostic information used to help evaluate patients with seizures, epilepsy, altered consciousness, and other neurological conditions.
EEG Technologists may:
- Prepare patients for EEG testing and explain procedures to patients and families.
- Measure the patient's head and apply electrodes using the International 10–20 System of Electrode Placement.
- Operate specialized EEG equipment to record electrical activity from the brain.
- Monitor EEG recordings in real time and recognize normal patterns, abnormalities, artifacts, and changes that may require attention.
- Perform activation procedures, such as hyperventilation and photic stimulation, when appropriate.
- Observe patients during testing and document behaviors, symptoms, seizures, and other clinical events for the interpreting physician.
- Adjust recording techniques and troubleshoot equipment or artifacts to obtain accurate, high-quality studies.
- Follow established standards for patient safety, infection control, confidentiality, and professional practice.
EEG Technologists can work with patients across the lifespan—from newborns and children to adults and older adults. Depending on their education, experience, and credentials, neurodiagnostic professionals may also work in specialized areas such as long-term epilepsy monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring in critical care, evoked potentials, and intraoperative neuromonitoring.
For students who enjoy healthcare, technology, problem-solving, and learning about the brain, EEG technology offers an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the diagnosis and care of patients with neurological conditions.
How long is the program?
The Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program is full-time 4 semester program. Classes are held during the day Monday- Friday typically 9am-5pm at LSC-Kingwood. Clinical rotations begin in your 2nd semester of the program and will predominantly be 1-2, 12-hour night shifts per week with a day clinical rotation in your final semester.
When does the program begin and deadlines to complete application?
The Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program accepts new students every Spring semester. The application period info is coming soon.
The Required HSRT (Health Science Reasoning Test) will only be open during the designated application period.
What are the pre-requisites?
Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher:
- BIOL 2401- Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Lecture and Lab)
- ENGL 1301- Composition and Rhetoric 1
- SOCI 1301- Principles of Sociology
What is the approximate cost of the program?
The estimated cost for the Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program is approximately $8,000 to $13,000. This includes books, tuition, lab fees and other supplies.
*The range in cost depends on whether the student is an in-district or out-of-district resident.
How do I apply?
If you are not currently a Lonestar College Student, you must first apply to the college and submit all of your transcripts so that they are on file already and evaluated. See explanation and admissions process. http://www.lonestar.edu/transfer-into-lsc.htm.
Applicant must complete the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT) before application will be considered, please make note of the HSRT available dates. The test may be taken at the following location: Kingwood. Please note that you must be there 2 hours before closing for any computer test.
Applications must be submitted by the application period deadline.
Do I need to complete immunizations or CPR to apply?
No, Applicants who are accepted into the program will be notified of when the immunizations and CPR courses need to be taken. Please see the Additional Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Program Requirements link on our webpage for more info.
Background Checks
**Area facilities are now requiring all health care students to have a background check and possibly a drug screen prior to clinical rotations. Students cannot begin or continue their studies until the background check process is satisfactorily cleared. The student is responsible for working with the background check company to clear up any reporting discrepancies prior to enrolling in the program.
If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to contact the Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Department, 281-312-1677 or email: Jordan.rusk@lonestar.edu