Accreditation of Neurophysiology Training

Level 1 Training

Level 1 training in EEG and NCS/EMG is part of core neurology training, governed by the RACP, and does not require separate accreditation. The expectations of Level 1 training are included in the Requirements for Training in Clinical Neurophysiology documents below, for reference.

Level 2 and 3 EEG and NCS/EMG Training

Additional accreditation of training is required to be recognised as Level 2 or 3 in EEG and/or NCS/EMG. This includes accreditation of the training site prior to the training and of the trainee after the period of training.

Sites seeking to be accredited to deliver Level 2 or 3 neurophysiology training should refer to Site Accreditation for more information on how to apply.

Please note these requirements have been updated and will apply to all training completed after 31 January 2025.

For trainees completing their training prior to 31 January 2025, the previous standard will apply. Some additional training for pre-2025 trainees may be recommended prior to accreditation if training is deemed insufficient, even where case numbers have been met.

It is strongly recommended that you read the Requirements for Training in Clinical Neurophysiology for EEG and/or NCS/EMG in full before you commence your neurophysiology training and again before you submit your application.

A summary of the changes can be found here.

How to apply for recognition of Level 2 or 3 Training

All applicants, including those who completed training prior to 31 January 2025, should use the updated forms below for their application and must ensure all required attachments are included. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications for recognition of training must be submitted within 12 months of completing training.

Trainee applications for recognition of Level 2 or 3 training will be processed twice yearly. Applications must be submitted to the Executive staff at the ANZAN Office (eeg.emg@anzan.org.au) no later than 10th March or 10th September each year. An outcome of your application will be received within 60 days of the assessment meeting. Where additional training is required to meet the standard, this will be provided in writing with specific information on what is required prior to resubmission.

Special circumstances

Retrospective (‘grandfather’) accreditation of Level 2 or 3 training for existing fellows who completed their neurophysiology training prior to the introduction of either standard (i.e. pre-2016) closed on 31 August 2025. If you require additional information about this, please contact eeg.emg@anzan.org.au.

Accreditation of neurophysiology training completed between 2016 and 2024 will not be accepted after 1 May 2026. Applicants must submit their application using the updated forms below and must ensure all attachments are included. If you are seeking accreditation for training which was completed more than 3 years ago, you must also include evidence of ongoing clinical neurophysiology practice relevant to the level and type applied for (i.e. weekly study numbers, case mix/complexity). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Overseas trained physicians wishing to seek Level 2 or 3 EEG or NCS/EMG accreditation may apply anytime within two years of being recognised as a neurologist in Australia or Aotearoa/New Zealand. See the relevant criteria above for further details on the standard and how to apply.

EEG Training

EEG Accreditation Application Information

EEG Applications MUST include the following attachments.

Complete Application for recognition of Level 2 or 3 EEG training (see form above) including the required attachments
Complete EEG and EP Level 2 and 3 Trainee Logbook detailing all cases you have reported. The template available above is strongly preferred for this purpose. If you are not using the ANZAN template, you must additionally provide a summary demonstrating the total numbers and case mix
Complete final EEG Trainee Progress Report (Adult Neurology) (see form above) confirming your training and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Weekly timetable and copy of formal neurophysiology teaching program undertaken during your training (e.g. tutorials)
Results of ASEPA exam (Scoring Report)
Letter of recommendation from your Primary Supervisor
Curriculum vitae

Incomplete applications not containing all the required contents will not be considered by the committee

EEG Exam

The Part 1 EEG Exam will be held between May and June 2026, this can be done at multiple sites simultaneously, with local invigilators.

The Part 2 Exam will be held during the Epilepsy Society ASM in November - Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Trainees and fellows who have passed the part 1 (written component) of the ANZAN EEG exam part 2 (oral examination) can sit the exam.

If you are eligible and would like to sit the exam please complete the application form above and forward to eeg.emg@anzan.org.au (deadline to be advised).

NCS/EMG Training

EMG Accreditation Application Information

EMG Applications MUST include the following attachments:

Complete Application for recognition of Level 2 or 3 NCS/EMG training (see form above) including the required attachments
Complete NCS/EMG Level 2 and 3 Trainee Logbook detailing all cases you have performed and reported. The template available above is strongly preferred for this purpose. If you are not using the ANZAN template, you must additionally provide a summary demonstrating the total numbers and case mix
Complete final NCS/EMG Trainee Progress Report (Adult Neurology) (see form above) confirming your training and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Weekly timetable and copy of formal neurophysiology teaching program undertaken during your training (e.g. tutorials)
Results of AANEM Electrodiagnostic SAE exam (Scoring Report) (AANEM Neuromuscular SAE exam is optional)
Letter of recommendation from your Primary Supervisor
Curriculum vitae

Incomplete applications not containing all the required contents will not be considered by the committee