Neurodiagnostic Technology

Neurodiagnostic technology is a scientific field devoted to the recording and study of electrical activity of the brain (brain waves) and other physiological variables such as eye movements, muscle activity, cardiac rhythms and respiratory events. Neurodiagnostic technologists deal with a variety of patients who range in age from newborns to the elderly.

Students will receive the instruction necessary to perform NDT procedures which are essential for the clinical investigation of many neurological, neurosurgical and sleep disorders; disorders such as epilepsy, brain injuries, stroke, headaches, brain tumors, “brain death”, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and multiple sclerosis. Students will gain the technical skills necessary to operate sophisticated NDT equipment in a variety of settings including operating rooms and intensive care units.

Training is delivered in a variety of settings including our seated on-campus program, continuing education courses, as well as individualized and on-site instruction.

The curriculum for the Neurodiagnostic Technology program has been designed to educate students within a 12-month time period. There are two distinct facets of the program:

Academic – the didactic aspects of the program.

Clinical – the technical/clinical aspects of the program.

P.I.T. is an open admissions college for most of our programs. Admission requirements vary according to majors. At a minimum, all applicants must be graduates of an accredited high school; hold a diploma issued by the PADOE or have a recognized equivalent, such as a General Educational Development (GED). High School diplomas/transcripts from other countries are acceptable as long as they are equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma, as determined by an evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Although enrollment is open to high school graduates or those with a GED, all new students must meet minimum academic skill levels. Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year, and acceptance is offered on a rolling basis.

Admission into the NDT program is highly competitive. Beginning with the Fall 2026 cohort, all new NDT applicants will be admitted first into the General Education degree pathway. Given the limited number of in-person seats available (12 total), students who have successfully completed all prerequisite coursework and program admission requirements will be accepted and enrolled first. Application due dates: Seated June 30 and Online April 1 for each upcoming cohort.

Students enrolled on the seated format of the Neurodiagnostic Program are scheduled to attend school/clinical rotations Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. The days and times of operation vary according to the laboratory and academic schedule. While rotating through clinical sites, students are required to adhere to the rotating laboratory’s schedule. Courses are structured so students take and pass three NDT courses each quarter for four quarters. Cohorts start every Fall term; the seated application is due June 30.

Cohorts start every October (Fall term); the October 5, 2026 cohort has started and the next cohort date is not yet published.

Tuition. Tuition is $505 per credit hour for 26/27. A full-time student is enrolled for 9 credits or more per term; part-time students enroll in 5-8 credits per term. A Technology Fee ($50 per credit) is assessed to cover the costs of P.I.T.’s online learning platform, classroom laboratory equipment, software, and related technology.

Program and course fees.

• One-time academic program fee for health administration costs: $165

Other fees. Graduation Fee $100 (caps and gowns, degree or certificate, and commencement expenses); Transfer Credit Fee $150 per evaluation; Assessment of Experiential Learning Fee $150 plus $25 per credit; Return Check Fee and Stop Payment Fee $35 each (non-refundable).

2026-2027 Cost of Attendance (full-time undergraduate, estimated). Direct costs: tuition $13,635 and technology fees $1,350 (subtotal $14,985). Estimated indirect costs: books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,316; transportation $5,455; living expenses off campus (housing and food) $18,216 or with parent $5,089; personal expenses $1,641; loan fees $149. Students are billed separately for each term, so the annual amounts may be divided by three to estimate a single term. Some programs may charge additional course fees when applicable.

Textbooks. Students may purchase the required textbooks through any bookseller of their choice; for some programs and courses, the college may supply books or online resources. Students whose funding includes a book allowance may request a stipend through the Business Office.

Paying for college. Full payment of tuition and fees is expected before each term begins; students must pay the balance in full or be approved for a College-acceptable payment plan. P.I.T. participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Loan, and Federal Work-Study programs, and eligible Pennsylvania residents may receive the PHEAA State Grant. Most programs at P.I.T. are approved for VA benefits. P.I.T. also offers scholarships, lists alternative private lenders through ElmSelect, and accepts employer tuition reimbursement.

FAFSA. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and add P.I.T.’s federal school code: 010998. Estimate your costs with P.I.T.’s Net Price Calculator.

P.I.T.’s sources do not state whether this certificate is eligible for federal student aid; contact the Financial Aid Office (fa@pit.edu) for details.

Employment opportunities in the field of NDT are excellent. In recent years, there has been an increase in the utilization of EEG and neurodiagnostic procedures and a shortage of trained technologists. Graduates from accredited NDT training programs have employment opportunities at hospitals, physicians’ offices, staffing agencies, and businesses providing medical and surgical equipment.

The Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate Program reports 100% job placement: all 2025 graduates have achieved employment, and the 2024 and 2023 cohorts—while the program was based at Crozer Health—also achieved 100% job placement.

• Neurodiagnostic technologist in hospitals, neurological clinics, physician offices, sleep labs, surgical centers, and medical equipment or staffing organizations

Institution-wide outcomes (P.I.T. consumer disclosures). Job placement rates: 25% (1/2020–12/2020), 51% (1/2021–12/2021), 65% (1/2022–12/2022), 60% (1/2023–12/2023). Graduation rate within 150% of normal time: 19.5% for the Fall 2019 cohort (2025-26 reporting year).

Job Placement Services offer job search coaching, résumé and cover letter assistance, interview techniques and mock interviews; lifelong job placement services are available free to all degree graduates.