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Accreditation of Neurophysiology Training

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. When applying applicants should use updated forms below. Retrospective accreditation* of Level 2 or 3 training for existing fellows closes 31 August 2025. 

 
A summary of the changes can be found here.

EEG Training

 

EEG Accreditation application process

EEG Applications MUST include the following attachments. 

1. Clinical Neurophysiology EEG/EMG logbook detailing all cases you have reported. The template are available above and below they are 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.
2. Weekly timetable and copy of formal neurophysiology teaching program during your training (e.g. tutorials)
3. Final Trainee Progress Report. Your supervisor should complete Trainee Progress Reports using the form available on the ANZAN website both at mid-year and end of year. The final report must be submitted with your application.
4. Results of ASEPA exam (Scoring Report) or equivalent
5. Letter of recommendation from your Primary Supervisor Curriculum vitae
 
Applications that do not contain the aforementioned applications will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered by the committee. 

EEG Exam

For trainees and fellows who have passed the part 1 (written component) of the ANZAN EEG exam part 2 (oral examination) will be held in Perth, WA starting at 4 pm on Tuesday  4 November, prior to the Epilepsy Society of Australia Annual Scientific meeting (for further information on the part 2 exam see below).

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 

NCS/EMG Training

Applications - EMG Accreditation

EMG Applications MUST include the following attachments. 

1. Clinical Neurophysiology EEG/EMG logbook detailing all cases you have reported. The template are available above and below they are 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.
2. Weekly timetable and copy of formal neurophysiology teaching program during your training (e.g. tutorials)
3. Final Trainee Progress Report. Your supervisor should complete Trainee Progress Reports using the form available on the ANZAN website both at mid-year and end of year. The final report must be submitted with your application.
4 The Full report of the AANEM Self assessment examination in Neuromuscular medicine/Electrodiagnosis 
5. Letter of recommendation from your Primary Supervisor Curriculum vitae
 
 

*Retrospective accreditation:
Neurologists who trained prior to the introduction of Level 2 and 3 clinical neurophysiology accreditation (pre-2016) may apply for retrospective accreditation for the purpose of being eligible to supervise neurology trainees. It is important to note that at least Level 2 accreditation in the relevant discipline is mandatory for all direct teaching staff involved in the neurophysiology training of Level 1 (core) neurology advanced trainees.

All applications for retrospective accreditation must be received by ANZAN EEG Clinical Neurophysiology Committee by 31 August 2025. Overseas trained physicians wishing to seek Level 2 or 3 EEG accreditation may apply anytime within two years of being recognised as a neurologist in Australia or Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Applications for retrospective accreditation should include the following:

  • A letter outlining your clinical neurophysiology (EEG and/or NCS/EMG) training (duration, location, activities undertaken, logbook (if available) and case number/types) demonstrating equivalence to the above outlined Level 2 or 3 standard.
  • A letter of recommendation from your clinical neurophysiology supervisors.
  • Your curriculum vitae.
  • Evidence of your recognition as a consultant neurologist in Australia or Aotearoa/New Zealand.
  • Applications are assessed for equivalence on a case-by-case basis. Submissions should be sent via email to Eeg.emg@anzan.org.au
 
Applications that do not contain the aforementioned applications will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered by the committee. 
 

Trainee applications for recognition of Level 2 or 3 training will be processed twice yearly in March and September.

Applications must be submitted 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.