In EEG, what you see is not always what you get. One of the most important—and sometimes frustrating—skills for EEG technologists is learning to distinguish true cerebral activity from artifact. Artifacts can mimic pathological findings, obscure critical data, and lead to misinterpretation if not properly recognized. Understanding EEG artifacts is not just a technical skill—it is essential for ensuring accurate diagnosis, high-quality recordings, and patient safety. What Is a

How did I get here… Well, probably like anyone else, this really didn’t feel like a straight path getting here. It probably never does! It was probably due to me just not knowing what I wanted to be when I “grew up”, but like others around my age, I really just fell into neuro-diagnostics. At 22, I was at the end of my collegiate life and realizing I needed to find a “real” job/career and really just needing something lined up when I graduated. I remember applying to almost

"Being a traveling neurodiagnostic technician has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life. Every day, I get to merge my passion for neurology with my love of new experiences, helping patients while traveling to their homes or nursing facilities."

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