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Electroencephalography (EEG) / Electromyography (EMG) / Intraoperative (IO) Technologist
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
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2023 OaSIS
Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists use special equipment to record and measure spontaneous and stimulated electrical activity in the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system.
Sometimes ENP technologists are asked to monitor seizures in a patient with epilepsy. Experienced technologists may record nerve responses in the brain or the spine during surgery.
Duties and responsibilities vary, but in general, ENP technologists:
Experienced ENP technologists may help in training ENP students.
Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists may work standard weekday or weekend shifts. They may be on call evenings and weekends. They spend much of their time on their feet. They may need to bend and lift to help very sick patients. Sometimes they may need to move equipment on portable carts to a patient’s bedside. They may do this, for example, in a hospital ward, an intensive care unit, or an operating room. They may work with adults, children, and newborns.
ENP technologists must follow safe work practices. These include standard security practices, electrical safety procedures, and regulations to prevent and control infection.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
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In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2023 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Electrophysiological technologists
2023 OaSIS: 32123.02
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Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists need:
ENP technologists should enjoy:
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, British Columbia, offers a 2-year electrophysiology diploma program that begins in September of every second year. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience. The entrance requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, with courses in algebra, physics, and chemistry.
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Certain professional titles or duties within this occupation are protected by provincial legislation. Requirements vary if you use these titles or perform these duties.
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Electroneurophysiology technologists use sensitive electronic diagnostic equipment to record and measure the electrical activity of patients’ central and peripheral nervous systems. This information can help doctors diagnose injuries, tumours, epilepsy, and other disorders.
Under Alberta’s Health Professions Act [pdf], Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation [pdf], and Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) is mandatory . Only registered members may provide restricted activities specified in the Regulations. This includes those who:
For information on what you need and other details, visit the certification profile Electroneurophysiology Technologist.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologists work in:
Registered ENP technologists may specialize in work such as monitoring brain function or spinal cord integrity during surgery (intraoperative monitoring).
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
2016 NOC: 3217
95.2% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the Alberta job market condition, or short-term demand forecast, for this occupation over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
For information about current collective agreements in the public and not-for-profit sectors, see the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website.
Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) website: acmdtt.com
Alberta Health Services website: www.albertahealthservices.ca
American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) website: abret.org
Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada (AETC) website: www.aetc.ca/
British Columbia Institute of Technology website: www.bcit.ca
Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) website: www.caet.org
Canadian Board of Registration of Electroencephalograph Technologists (CBRET Inc.) website: cbret.org
Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website: hsaa.ca
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Updated Mar 31, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
