Overview
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- This program will be delivered during COVID-19 as a combination of online and on-campus learning.
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As one of only three specialized programs of its kind in Canada, BCIT’s Electroneurophysiology (ENPY) grads are as sought after as our program. Hospitals and healthcare clinics use trained technologists to operate sophisticated electroneuro-diagnostic testing equipment. As the only provider of ENPY training program in BC, BCIT plays an integral part in facilitating these processes.
At BCIT, we believe that people learn what they practice. Our programs are designed to provide you with a strong foundation in theory and practical work experience, while training you to use specialized equipment to access information on the health of the nervous system.
About the program
- Two-year, full-time diploma program
- Small, ten-person classes personalize your learning
- On-campus lectures and labs deliver a strong theoretical foundation
- Three clinical experiences provide hands-on skills, training, and practice
Visit Program Details to find out more about studying Electroneurophysiology at BCIT.
Who it’s for
This program is for individuals who:
- Enjoy interacting directly with patients in a hospital environment
- Thrive on using analytical thinking skills
- Are BC residents or out-of-province sponsored students
- Have a high school diploma or higher level of education
Our comprehensive selection process ensures that students accepted into BCIT are a great fit from day one. Click on Entrance Requirements to see if this program is right for you.
What grads can do
Our grads get work. Our program has everything in place to ensure that you can work as an electroneurophysiology technologist as soon as you graduate. See Graduating and Jobs to learn what a future in Electroneurophysiology looks like.
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Entrance Requirements
COVID-19 Notice to Applicants
Application processing
Applications accepted January 2nd* to May 31st.*
We recommend that you apply early. All supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.
*or next business day
Note: Applicants to this program must either be residents of British Columbia or be sponsored under an interprovincial agreement. This program does not accept applications from international students. View programs that do
Entrance requirements
Competitive Entry: Three-step process
Obtaining a seat in the Electroneurophysiology program is competitive. The program mandate is to select those applicants deemed to have the best opportunity for success. BCIT does not guarantee admission to applicants who meet the minimum program entry requirements.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English Studies 12 (73%) or
- English First Peoples 12 (73%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements? - Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 12 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 12 (73%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
- Post-secondary education: successful completion of the following:
- BHSC 1200 – Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent [PDF] and
- 6.0 credits of physics* from a recognized
institution
*Physics courses must be at least two semesters and suitable for students studying health sciences, science, or engineering. Acceptable courses will cover basic mechanics the in first semester, leading into a section on waves, electricity and magnetism, and basic circuits in the second semester.
- Complete the following assessment:
- Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer): CASPer will send your results directly to the BCIT Electroneurophysiology department.
- Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
- Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire [PDF]: This form will be used with other entrance requirements in the competitive selection for the program.
Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements
Step 2: Department assessment
Applicant files are assessed and scored based on completion, academic strength of listed entrance requirements, scoring of the mandatory questionnaire, and CASPer test results.The program area will review all complete applications after the application deadline. If you are shortlisted, the program area will contact you for the following requirement:
- PERF 0000 – Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning Test (in-person assessment)
Step 3: Conditionally selected applicants
If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:
Immunization Review [PDF]
Submit to Student Health Services.
Immunization is a mandatory requirement for this program.- Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Level C
Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.
Clinical requirements
Note: Effective immediately, all health care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly-funded health care facilities or in the community, including at long-term-care facilities, will have to get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. This policy affects all students who will be entering a clinical setting.
As such, you will be required to provide proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.
Face Respirator Fit Testing
Respirator fit testing with a N95 respirator (1860, 1860s or 1870) is required and must be performed in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z94.4-02. Fit testing must also include inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of protective equipment. Students will be given specific instructions on how to access fit testing by the program prior to the first clinical. Students are responsible for paying for the annual fit test while in the program and carrying their certificate with them at all times during their practicum.
Recommended for success
Individuals wishing to enter this field should be interested in the welfare of people and have an aptitude for physics, and electrical and mechanical apparatuses. The program also considers (on an individual basis) applicants who have special backgrounds and/or experience.
International applicants
Applicants to this program must either be residents of British Columbia or be sponsored under an interprovincial agreement. This program does not accept applications from international students. View programs that doApply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Please see the Full-Time Studies Tuition & Fees page for full-time tuition fees.
Books & supplies
Levels 1 & 2: $410
Levels 3 & 4: $100
(general estimated cost; subject to change)
Face respirator fit testing: approximately $35 per year; annual re-fitting required.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
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BHSC 1112 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurosciences 1 | 5.0 | |
BHSC 1151 | Fundamentals of Neurology | 5.0 | |
BHSC 2239 | Human Behaviour (ENPY) 1 | 2.0 | |
COMM 1181 | Introduction to Workplace Communication | 2.0 | |
ENPY 1153 | Electroneurophysiology (EEG) 1 | 8.0 | |
NURS 1184 | Patient Care (ENPY) | 3.0 | |
PHYS 1280 | Physics for Electroneurophysiology 1 | 2.0 | |
Level 2A (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
BHSC 2212 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurosciences 2 | 5.5 | |
BHSC 3239 | Human Behaviour (ENPY) 2 | 2.0 | |
COMM 2281 | Professional Communication and Applied Research | 3.0 | |
ENPY 2252 | Electroneurophysiology EEG 2 | 12.0 | |
ENPY 2254 | Electroneurophysiology Other Modalities 1 | 8.0 | |
PHYS 2280 | Physics for Electroneurophysiology 2 | 6.5 | |
Level 2B (4 weeks) | Credits | ||
ENPY 2551 | Electroneurophysiology EEG Clinical 1 | 5.5 | |
Level 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
BHSC 3312 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurosciences 3 | 6.0 | |
ENPY 3351 | Electroneurophysiology (EEG) Clinical 2 | 8.0 | |
ENPY 3352 | Electroneurophysiology (EEG) 3 - Advanced Topics | 4.0 | |
ENPY 3353 | Nerve Conduction Techniques | 6.0 | |
ENPY 3354 | Electroneurophysiology - Other Modalities 2 | 4.0 | |
Level 4 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
ENPY 4450 | Electroneurophysiology Clinical 3 | 28.0 | |
Total Credits: | 125.5 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Modern hospitals and health care clinics require the services of trained technologists to operate sophisticated electroneuro-diagnostic (END) testing equipment. Electrodiagnostics test the integrity of the peripheral and central nervous system.
BCIT’s full-time diploma program in Electroneurophysiology includes extensive clinical experience to ensure students develop the practical, hands-on skills to work in diagnostic neurophysiology departments.
The program
The program provides a combination of lab and lecture instruction at BCIT and clinical experience in the diagnostic neurophysiology departments of major hospitals. Note: Half of all clinical practicums will occur outside of the Lower Mainland.
The program draws from a variety of subject areas:
- Basic physics principles and their application to Electroneurophysiology Technology are explained.
- Engineering provides the context for discussing electronics, electrical signals, and electrical safety.
- Basic health sciences inform about human physiology and the biological signals to be measured.
- Social sciences prepare you for interpersonal relationships within the clinical environment.
- Extensive clinical experience helps you develop necessary practical skills in the work environment.
In both spring and fall terms, special courses in electroneurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neuropathology train students in the basics of biological signal measurement and clinical apparatus. The spring term (20 weeks) covers different areas of clinical experience: electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), evoked potentials, and polysomnography.
Upon completion of the two-year program, graduates receive a Diploma in Electroneurophysiology. After a period of work experience in a clinical situation, graduates are eligible to write the Technologist Registration examinations of the appropriate certifying body in their chosen fields of interest.
Program length
Two years, full-timeGrading
All courses require a 60% mark to pass with the exception of the clinical practicum courses, ENPY 2551, ENPY 3351 and ENPY 4450 which are graded on a S/U basis. ENPY 3351 requires students to spend 1 day a week at a clinical site located in the Lower Mainland. During Level 2B and 4, students are placed full-time at a clinical site which may be located outside the Vancouver area.
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Graduating & Jobs
Our grads get work
Electroneurophysiology grads are in demand. In past years, many students were offered positions before graduation.
Career opportunities
BCIT grads can work in diagnostic neurophysiology at major hospitals and clinics in a niched role as electroneurophysiology technologists. Salaries start at $52,000 annually. Once they have work experience in the field, graduates can seek supervisory or management opportunities.
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Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2018-2020 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2017-2019 graduates and for Degree 2015-2017 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Kristi McIntosh, BSc, DiplT, MPH, PhD, RET, REEG/EPT, RT(EMG), RNCST, CNIM
Program Head
Tel: 604-432-8664
Email: Kristi_McIntosh@bcit.ca
Lindsay Mazepa, BSc, RET, REPT, CNIM, CLTM, HCMC
Clinical Instructor
Tel: 604-456-1192
Email: Lindsay_Mazepa@bcit.ca
Melanie Beggs-Murray
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-451-7137
Email: Melanie_Beggs-Murray@bcit.ca
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