Job requirements Electroencephalograph (EEG) Technologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an electroencephalograph (EEG) technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. (NOC 32123).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

• Cardiology technologists require completion of a two-year college diploma program in cardiology technology and supervised practical training.
• Cardiology technologists require registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists in all provinces except Quebec.
• Electroencephalograph and other diagnostic technologists require completion of a two-year college or hospital-based program in electrophysiology technology and supervised practical training.
• Registration with the Canadian Board of Electroencephalograph Technologists is available for electroencephalograph technologists; it is required in Alberta and is usually required by employers in other provinces.
• Registration with the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada is available for electromyography technologists and is usually required by employers.
• Registration with l’Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological technologists in Quebec.

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.