Who is an EEG technologists? An Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologists, Also known as an electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technologists, is a trained medical professional who uses specialized equipment to locate brain abnormalities. He or she works under the supervision of Doctors(Neurologists).
What is the Required Qualifications? A Basic Medical (Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry e.t.c) University degree, on the Job training or a certificate training and CPR certification.
Where do they work? EEG techs works in a specialist Hospitals/Teaching Hospitals with Neurologists and Neurosurgeons to help in the diagnosis and treatment of several medical conditions such as; Seizures, Epilepsy, Non-epileptic seizures, Dementia,Stroke, etc.
What is the opportunity for this profession in Nigeria?
Opportunity for growth in this field in Nigeria is immense and therefore Specialists are guaranteed a fulfilling career. This is a life long career pathway as this services is few in the country today. **Training in EEG Technology will be as outlined by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Guidelines and American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technology.