Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology Program

Sep

Understanding EEGs, Sleep Studies, and Brain Activity

09/28/2026ByArthur BagdasaryanEEG Technology And Testing

How EEGs and Sleep Studies Measure Brain and Sleep Activity A polysomnography (PSG) and an electroencephalogram (EEG) are two tests that can provide important information about brain activity and sleep. Although they are different tests, they can be used together to identify abnormal brain activity, sleep disorders, and certain neurological conditions. Uses of Electroencaphalograms (EEG)...

Sep

EEG Technologist: Creating a Comfortable Electroencephalogram Experience

09/10/2026ByArthur BagdasaryanAbout The EEG Tech Career

How Can a Technician and Medical Facility Create a Comfortable Environment for a Patient During EEG? Administering any medical tests requires healthcare workers to consider multiple factors regarding the well-being of the patient. Although Electrographrams (EEGs) are essentially painless, techs must have a comprehensive understanding of the physical, emotional and, psychological factors patients experience. Technicians...

Aug

What Happens During Sleep Monitoring? How EEG Technologists Track the Sleeping Brain and Body

08/20/2026ByKatherine LieberEEG Technology And Testing

Inside the Technology That Reveals What Happens While We Sleep Sleep may look quiet from the outside, but the brain and body remain remarkably active. Brain waves change, muscles relax, eyes move, breathing patterns shift, and the heart continues adjusting throughout the night. Sleep monitoring makes these changes visible. During a comprehensive sleep study, called...

Aug

How Does an EEG Turn Brain Activity Into a Readable Signal?

08/20/2026ByKatherine LieberEEG Technology And Testing

How Does an EEG Turn Brain Activity Into a Readable Signal? From Electrical Activity in the Brain to the Waveforms on an EEG Screen The human brain is constantly active. Even when you are sitting quietly, resting with your eyes closed, or sleeping, billions of nerve cells are communicating through electrical and chemical processes. But...

Jun

Brain Meets Technology: What Makes EEG Electrodes Tick?

06/09/2025ByKatherine LieberAbout The EEG Tech Career

Brain Meets Technology: What Makes EEG Electrodes Tick? EEG technology can look like wires and waveforms—but behind it all is the incredible precision of electrode design and placement. Here’s how these tiny tools unlock the secrets of the brain. Interested in how technology and neuroscience come together? Learn how EEGs and neurodiagnostic tools help capture...

May

The Science of Contact: How EEG Electrodes Work Without a Haircut

05/09/2025ByKatherine LieberEEG Technology And Testing

The Science of Contact: How EEG Electrodes Work Without a Haircut When people imagine getting an EEG, one of the most common concerns is surprisingly simple: “Will I have to shave my head?” The good news is—no. Electroneurodiagnostic technologists have developed techniques and tools to ensure that electrodes make clean, effective contact with the scalp,...

Mar

Reading the Brain: A Beginner’s Guide to Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

03/28/2025ByKatherine LieberAbout The EEG Tech Career

Reading the Brain: A Beginner’s Guide to Electroneurodiagnostic Technology What if you could see brainwaves? What if you could detect the moment a seizure begins, monitor sleep cycles, or help diagnose neurological disorders without surgery or radiation? That’s exactly what electroneurodiagnostic (END) technologists do. Using specialized equipment and training, they capture the brain’s electrical signals...

Dec

From Wires to Wonders: The Evolution of EEG Electrodes in Medicine

12/18/2024ByKatherine LieberAbout The EEG Tech Career

The Evolution of EEG Electrodes in Medicine Electroencephalography (EEG) has been a cornerstone of neurological diagnosis for over a century, helping doctors understand the brain’s electrical activity. One of the most essential components in EEG technology is the electrode—an unassuming yet powerful device that captures the brain’s electrical signals. Over the years, electrodes have undergone...

Mar

EEG Tech as a Career, a Pursuit, and a Passion

03/25/2024ByKatherine LieberAbout The EEG Tech Career

Electroencephalography, or EEG, is a medical technology that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using non-invasive electrodes placed on the scalp. EEG has many applications in medicine, including the diagnosis and management of various neurological disorders such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries. As a result, EEG technology has become an...

Mar

15 Reasons to Become a Neurodiagnostic Tech (EEG Tech)

03/22/2024ByKatherine LieberAbout The EEG Tech Career

Becoming a Neurodiagnostic Tech (EEG Tech) offers you many career options. From the demand for skilled technicians to the potential for career growth and the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care, there are myriad benefits to pursuing this rewarding profession. Here are 15 reasons to become a Neurodiagnostic Tech (EEG Tech): High...

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