Neurodiagnostic Technology
Associate in Science Degree Neurodiagnostic Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Neurodiagnostic Technology is an allied health specialty for diagnosing patients with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, coma, multiple sclerosis, and many others. A competent Neurodiagnostic technologist has knowledge of the nervous system and knows how to properly operate many types of sophisticated instruments. Neurodiagnostic technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, university medical centers, and research centers.
Orange Coast College’s Neurodiagnostic Technologist program provides theory and clinical experience in Electroencephalography (EEG) and in Evoked Potential (BAEP, PVEP, SSEP) testing as well as an introduction to other neurological testing procedures. Other testing procedures include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Long-term Monitoring (LTM) for Epilepsy, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), and Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Studies.
The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program meets the eligibility requirements to take the EEG and EP exams of the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
The program can be completed in approximately 22 months (4 semesters and 1 summer). Completion of the program earns an Associate in Science Degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology. A new group of students begins this program in the fall semester of even years.
Program Admission
- Allied Health 010 course – application and orientation
- The student must complete Associate in Science degree General Education requirements and the program prerequisites prior to acceptance into the program.
- Acceptance into the program.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- To prepare the student for entry-level employment in the Neurodiagnostic field in the knowledge (cognitive), skills (psychomotor), and behavior (affective) learning domains as professional and competent Neurodiagnostic Technologists.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Prerequisites | ||
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations | 0.5 |
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| Recommended Preparation | ||
| LIBR A100 | Library Research and Information Competency | |
| Required Courses | ||
| ALH A115 | Patient Care | 2 |
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| NDT A110 | Basic Electroencephalography | 5 |
| NDT A115 | Advanced Electroencephalography | 4 |
| NDT A116 | Clinical Experience 1 | 5.5 |
| NDT A190 | Introduction to Neuro Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| NDT A191 | EEG Record Review-Normal | 1 |
| NDT A287 | EEG Record Review-Abnormal | 1 |
| NDT A117 | Clinical Experience 2 | 4.5 |
| NDT A280 | Neurologic Disorders | 3 |
| NDT A200 | Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice | 1 |
| NDT A284 | Introduction to Transcranial Doppler | 1 |
| NDT A285 | Introduction to Nerve Conduction Velocity | 1 |
| NDT A286 | Clinical Experience 3 | 4.5 |
| NDT A288 | Evoked Potentials | 4 |
| NDT A279 | Pediatric Electroencephalography | 2 |
| NDT A282 | NDT ABRET Registry Exam Prep | 1 |
| NDT A289 | Clinical Experience 4 | 3.5 |
| NDT A296 | Introduction to Intraoperative Monitoring | 1.5 |
| NDT A297 | Microcomputer Applications in Neurodiagnostics | 1.5 |
| NDT A298 | Clinical Internship | 2 |
| PSG A100 | Polysomnography Basics | 1 |
| Total Major Units | 62.5 | |
| General Education Breadth for OCC AS Degree: 21 units | 18.0 | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 80.5 | |
- Program Major Courses used to double count for General Education Breadth: 3 units
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
For terms less than 15 units, students should meet with a counselor to reconfigure their sequence to maintain financial aid eligibility with a full-time course load.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| LIBR A100 | Library Research and Information Competency 3 |
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology 1 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ALH A111 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ALH A115 |
| ALH A120 |
| NDT A110 |
| NDT A190 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| NDT A200 |
| NDT A115 |
| NDT A116 |
| NDT A191 |
| NDT A287 |
| Summer |
|---|
| NDT A117 |
Year 3
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| NDT A280 |
| NDT A284 |
| NDT A285 |
| NDT A286 |
| NDT A288 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| NDT A289 |
| NDT A279 |
| NDT A282 |
| NDT A296 |
| NDT A297 |
| NDT A298 |
| PSG A100 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 5
- Acceptance into the OCC Neurodiagnostic Technology program required to begin major coursework (Cohort Restriction).
- Optional but recommended preparation.