Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Program

As a neuromonitorist, you will monitor electrical potentials from a patient's nervous system during surgery while the patient is under anesthesia.

IONM Program Admission & Tuition

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring courses start each Summer (May) and Fall (September). You may apply at any time for consideration for the next upcoming start date.

Below we'll cover the application process and the criteria we look for when reviewing applications. You'll also be able to quickly reference the tuition and fees for this program, and find information about applying for financial aid.

Application

All applicants are responsible for submitting or completing the following:

  • Completed application for admission, with non-refundable application fee
  • Documentation of high school graduation, GED completion, or other state approved equivalency credential
  • Official college transcript(s) from institutions attended (if applicable) 
  • Evidence of any professional certifications (i.e. REEGT or REPT)
  • Complete an interview with the IONM program director

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American high school or college may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Summary

  • 2 semesters to complete
  • Hybrid
  • Certificate
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Admission Criteria

The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum criteria and prerequisites outlined below.

  • Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45
  • An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher at the high school or college level. GPA will be calculated using the highest level of education.
  • Evidence of a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisite courses for this program; however, the IONM program is a professional certificate that has been designed for individuals holding a Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Certificate, an associate degree or higher from an accredited college, or extensive work experience in NDT.

The chart below outlines the specific requirements based on the level of education or experience of the applicant.

Education or Experience Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree or higher Majors in Neuroscience or Science preferred. Other concentrations considered
Associate of Science degree

Concentration in a medical field is required
Associate of Science or Certification in NDT, holding ABRET credentials

REEGT or REPT credential required. Sleep credentials will be considered.
IONM Work Experience

5 years preferred. Requires confirmation of employment and submission of resume.

This program includes 1 weekend of on-campus boot camps in Milton, MA during the program's first semester.

Clinical arrangements must be in place prior to a student's acceptance and start date. Our team will assist you with arranging a clinical site.

Submitting your application materials

Mail or drop off to

Labouré College of Healthcare
Attn: Admissions
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186

Email to

admissions@laboure.edu 

Fax to

(617) 296-7947
Attn: Admissions

Official transcripts must be either hard copy or electronic. 

  • Hard copy: transcripts must arrive in their originally sealed, never-before-opened envelopes
  • Electronic: transcripts must be delivered electronically directly to admissions@laboure.edu using a verified electronic transcript service

Application fees may be paid online at the time of application submission, or submitted as check, money order, or credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover only). 

  • Check or money order must be made payable to Labouré College of Healthcare
  • Credit card payments can be made over the phone to (617) 322-3517. Please specify "application fee" as your reason for payment.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or give us a call at (617) 315-1654. 

Tuition and Fees

Download a cost sheet for the IONM program for 2024-2025 here and 2025-2026 here.

Tuition is based on the number of credits you take each semester. The costs below reflect the tuition and fees for 2025 - 2026.

The cost is $1,051 per credit for all IONM courses, plus the cost of books and supplies. Financial aid can help you pay for your program. 

Additional fees* include: 

  • Admissions Application Fee: $25
  • Matriculation Fee: $250 (paid by the Admission Deposit)
  • Registration fee (per semester): $100
  • Technology Fee: $40 per credit
  • Graduation Fee: $100
    This fee will be charged in the last semester at the College to cover the cost of graduation processing.

*All fees are nonrefundable

Learn more about this program

You’ll be able to download our program info sheet and receive an email from our Admissions team with information about the admissions process, tuition, courses, and more.

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