Oral Exams

Oral Exams Information

Introduction:

Following success on the EEG or EP written exam, candidates are eligible to move on to Part II of the ABRET Exam process, the Oral/Practical Exam.

The EEG Exam consists of three sections:

• Measurement and Application
  Candidates must measure and set up a mannequin within a one hour time period
• Recording Concepts
  Candidates evaluate a series of patterns and respond to questions
• Record Review
  Candidates bring two abnormal records to review with examiners

See Candidate Outlines

The EP Exam consists of three sections

• EVOKED POTENTIAL APPLICATION AND IDENTIFICATION
  Candidates identify, measure and apply electrodes, recording and stimulation sites; list parameters and montages.
• EVOKED POTENTIAL CORRELATION Part I (VEP and BAEP)
  Candidates evaluate a series of waveforms and respond to questions
• EVOKED POTENTIAL CORRELATION Part I (SSEP)
  Candidates evaluate a series of waveforms and respond to questions

See Candidate Outlines

Instructions:

1. Candidates must start the oral exam process within two years of passing the EEG or EP written exam.
2. Obtain an Oral Exam Application on this site, or by contacting the ABRET Executive Office.
3. Select the test site. The exam is offered approximately four times each year, and moves around to different regions of the country.
4. Apply early. Exam slots often fill prior to the deadline. Candidates are not eligible to apply until they have received their Part I exam results.
5. Carefully read the Exam Outlines.
6. Candidates will receive a confirmation following acceptance of their application.
7. Six to eight weeks prior to the exam, candidates will receive their exam schedule.
8. Candidates must make their own travel and hotel arrangements. ABRET does not typically provide transportation to or from the exam site.
9. Candidates must complete the oral/practical exam within five years of passing the written exam.

Additional Information for EEG and EP Oral/Practical Exams:

• Any questions should be directed to the ABRET Executive Office, and not to the Exam Host.
• Candidates will receive their results by mail within two weeks of the exam.
• Candidates must report any address or name changes to the ABRET Executive Office.

Refund Policy:

• Candidates requesting to be transferred to another exam site more than six weeks prior to the original test date must pay a $30 transfer fee before the new exam site can be confirmed.
• Candidates requesting to be transferred to another exam site less than six weeks prior to the original test date must pay a $100 transfer fee before the new exam site can be confirmed.
• A 75% refund may be requested if a cancellation is received more than six weeks before the test date.
• No refunds are given within six weeks of the exam.
• Candidates who do not show up at the exam as scheduled are not eligible for transfers nor refunds.

This page last updated: October 1, 2007