MUSC Health Clinical Neurophysiology Education and Training Program

Brandi Diasio, BHA; Lindsey Akers, MS, CNIM, CNIM-CS; Jessica L Barley PhD, CNIM; and Lakota Jones Stitt, MS, CNIM, of the MUSC Health Clinical Neurophysiology Training and Education Program.

The MUSC Health Clinical Neurophysiology (CNPS) Education and Training Program is a one-year, hospital-based certificate program for those interested in a career in neurodiagnostics.

Neurodiagnostics

This entry-level neurodiagnostic program currently includes electroencephalogram (EEG) and intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) training. EEG and IONM specialists are in high demand both state and nationwide.

EEG is a critical diagnostic assessment for several neurological conditions, performed in outpatient, inpatient, or intraoperative settings.

IONM specializes in surgeries where the nervous system is at risk, with the goal of catching neurological injury in real-time to prevent negative post-operative outcomes.

Our EEG and IONM training pathways consist of three semesters (1 year) which include:

Didactic lectures
Hands-on simulation laboratory experience
In-person clinical rotations alongside certified specialists
During the final semester, students will prioritize clinical hours until eligible to sit for their board exam.

The Clinical Neurophysiology Education and Training Program plans to join the few universities striving to improve and standardize education for these fields. Apply Fall 2025 to start your journey into neurodiagnostics.

Mission

Redefine and elevate the standards for neurodiagnostic education and training through patient-centered care, research, innovation, and advocacy.

Vision

Be the forerunner in evidence-based neurodiagnostic education and training to shift the paradigm, raise quality of care, and develop skilled clinicians.

Values

Excellence:
- We pledge to create and evolve an education and training program of the highest national and professional standards for the field of neurodiagnostics.
Integrity:
- We are committed to fostering an environment of honesty, respect, diversity, transparency, and accountability for ourselves, our students, and the field of neurodiagnostics.
Education:
- We are devoted to lifelong education, scholarship, and diverse academic environments in our ever-growing health care institution and beyond.
Collaboration:
- We instill an environment of partnership, team engagement, and interpersonal support between medical and industry professionals, students, and diverse organizations.
Growth:
- We are dedicated to the continued advancement, opportunity, success, and professional development of our students and ourselves beyond expectations.

Collaborations

The MUSC Health Clinical Neurophysiology Education and Training Program prides itself on collaboration and promotes integration of patient care, education, and research across the enterprise to elevate the field of neurodiagnostics and careers throughout the neuroscience community.

Meet our collaborators:

MUSC Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (MIND)

MUSC Health Spine Center

Zucker Institute

MUSC Children's Health Pediatric Neurosurgery

MUSC Children's Health Pediatric Orthopaedics

Neurophysiology Services

Learn more about neurophysiology services at MUSC Health.