Eligibility requirements

New Eligibility requirements

As of January 1, 2010 the following eligibility requirements will be in effect for the CNIM Examination

The Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring is designed and written for the advanced level electroneurodiagnostic professional who is currently practicing in an intraoperative environment.

All candidates must meet the following requirements by the application deadline. There are no alternative routes.

1. An electroneurodiagnostic credential; R. EEG T. or R. EP T. or Canadian equivalent. A copy of current registration must accompany the Application.
2. Documentation of 100 surgical cases monitored. The candidate must follow directions for completing and submitting the documentation on the form provided, and be prepared for random auditing and verification by ABRET.
   1. The Candidate must be present and an active participant in the set-up and monitoring of each case listed.
   2. Documentation of up to three cases per day will be accepted.
   3. Only the first 100 cases listed on the form will be considered.
   4. Cases done as a trainee should not be counted.
   5. At least 10% (10) of the documented cases must have been performed within twelve months of the application deadline.
   6. Monitoring performed in the operating room during a surgical procedure should be included. Pre-op testing and procedures do not satisfy this requirement.
      
      NOTE: The candidate's supervisor or supervising physician must verify this eligibility by signing the Application.
      
      Complete and submit an Application for the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring along with the required fee only after the above has been met and appropriately documented. Applications received after the stated deadline may not be processed.

Eligibility options for Candidates previously certified:

1. Candidate is taking the examination for recertification no more than one year prior to expiration of his/her current CNIM credential.
2. Candidate is taking the examination to reinstate a lapsed CNIM credential. This candidate is considered a new potential certificant and must meet the current eligibility requirements and submit all required documentation.
   
   Complete and submit an Application for the Certification Examination in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring along with the required fee only after the above has been met and appropriately documented. Applications received after the stated deadline may not be processed.

This page last updated: October 3, 2008