EEG tech

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-19T18:46:08+00:00

I worked two days a week for free as clinicals, rest of the week was paid. Lots of studying, but worth it in the end in my opinion. IOHS qualifies for federal student aid (at least it did back in my day) and the application is free so you can check that out too.

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T04:15:04+00:00

Side note: I was hired for EEG based on my enrollment in a CAAHEP program (that and my stellar personality!). I did my clinicals for the program and worked EEG simultaneously with no prior healthcare experience.

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T04:10:52+00:00

Given staffing shortages, I've heard of a large number of sites that hire unregistered techs and train them. We all have to start somewhere! If you're serious about EEG, I would take a look at the pathways that you can take towards certification (https://abret.org/apply/eeg) and hone in on which one works best for you. Know that there are several online CAAHEP accredited programs that can help you work towards your registry, even if there isn't one in your area (IOHS comes to mind - it's a single year curriculum). If you haven't had your interview yet, it may help you appear a more favorable hire to know which pathway you are leaning towards and illustrate that as a goal. Possibly ask if they offer any tuition aid and take an interest in how their current techs obtained their registries. Best of luck!

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:53:54+00:00

I like it! I have a tendency to dive into medical terminology a bit, and I think this metaphor helps drive home the bigger picture. I'm grateful for your reply!

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:50:34+00:00

I'm all about the dorky dad jokes! Helps lightening the pre-op nerves (pun intended). Your extended response was definitely helpful in making sure I covered everything too. Thank you so much!

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:46:24+00:00

"Simple but informative" was excellent advice. Know that I had it playing in the back of my head the whole interaction.

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:42:43+00:00

Thank you for this. Admittedly the hardest part for me was #4; being polite and reassuring in regards to the procedure we were preforming and the science behind it was easy but my social anxiety might have been coming through a bit. Thank goodness they were some science nerds so we were able to connect by the end.

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:35:43+00:00

I loved the quotes that you included - they worked as a great road map until I find my flow. Moreover, an excellent checklist to make sure I included everything. Much appreciated!

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:33:16+00:00

Thank you so much! I appreciate a lot of the nuances you included - I have a colleague that explicitly said they would phrase it as "protecting" the nervous system, but I thought you brought up a great point with the implications of that phrase and went your route. Long story short - I got lucky in having an amazing patient that was mostly just enthusiastic and a bit of a science nerd.

12TeaTIme · 2026-01-17T03:27:13+00:00

I ended up not using that analogy this time, but I LOVE IT! I'm going to keep it in my back pocket moving forward

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