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KEMG/ENMG Certification Applicant

Qualification Verification

KEMG

In order to be examined by PTBC for certification in kinesiological electromyography, you shall meet the following requirements:

  1. Hold a physical therapist license issued by the board.
  2. Training in tissue penetration

    Provide evidence of training under a licensed physician or a physical therapist certified to perform electromyography, in tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluation of muscular or neuromuscular performance which shall include instruction and demonstrations in:

    1. Pertinent anatomy and physiology,
    2. Choice of equipment,
    3. Proper technique,
    4. Hazards and complications,
    5. Post test care, and
    6. Satisfactory performance by the trainee in the technical skills of tissue penetration.

    Such training may be completed as part of the coursework obtained under subsection (c)(1) below.

  3. Education. Provide evidence of one of the following educational requirements:
    1. Completion of regular or extension coursework pertinent to electromyography obtained in a public university or state college or in a private postsecondary educational institution which is accredited or approved under Section 94310 of the Education Code for which academic credit is awarded or continuing education coursework, which is acceptable to the board. The curriculum vitae of the instructor, course outline, course objectives and evaluation mechanism of any extension or continuing education coursework which is presented by the applicant as meeting the requirements of this section shall be forwarded to the board upon request. Such coursework in order to qualify the applicant for certification shall include instruction in the following subject areas:
      1. Gross anatomy–the muscular system of the body with emphasis on the structural and cross sectional relationships.
      2. Neuroanatomy–organization and functional features of the central and peripheral nervous system.
      3. Nerve and muscle physiology–bioelectric currents and their characteristic wave forms and conduction over peripheral nerves.
    2. Completion of a period of self-study which prepares the applicant to pass an examination for certification in kinesiological electromyography. Evidence and documentation shall include a summarization of what matters were contained in the self-study including the applicant's clinical exposure to electromyography and any materials studied on that subject and the names and statements, of any proctors who may have supervised the applicant in electromyography;
    3. Authorization to perform electromyography issued by another state with similar requirements.
  4. Experience. Provide evidence of the following experience requirements:
    1. Completion of not less than 200 clock hours in kinesiological electromyography satisfactory to the board which provides a progressive level of training under a physical therapist certified in kinesiological electromyography in this state or another state which has similar requirements for certification, or under a licensed physician who is similarly qualified to perform and who performs kinesiological electromyography as part of his or her practice of medicine who is approved by the board.
    2. Documentation of completion of 50 kinesiological electromyographic examinations.

To verify you have met the requirements above, complete and submit the following forms:

ENMG

In order to be examined by PTBC for certification to perform electroneuromyographical examinations, you shall meet the following requirements:

  1. Comply with Title 16 of California Code of Regulations section 1399.63, subsections (a) and (b).
  2. Education. Provide evidence of one of the following education requirements:
    1. In addition to that coursework required in Section 1399.63, subsection (c)(1), completion of the following additional coursework which meets the requirements of that section in the following subject areas:
      1. Neuroanatomy which also emphasizes the course of peripheral nerves and patterns of innervation.
      2. Clinical neurology, myology and pathology--identification of clinical characteristics of neurogenic and myogenic disorders.
      3. Physical science of electroneuromyography--basic electrophysiology and the identification and recording of bioelectric signals.
      4. Clinical science of electroneuromyography--knowledge and procedures of patient evaluation and examination, including electromyographic and nerve conduction velocity studies, and training in tissue penetration.
    2. Completion of a period of self-study which prepares the applicant to pass a supplemental examination for additional certification to perform electroneuromyographical examination. Evidence and documentation shall include a summarization of what matters were contained in the self-study including the applicant's clinical exposure to electroneuromyography and any materials studied on that subject and the name and statements, of any proctors who may have supervised the applicant in electroneuromyography.
    3. Authorization to perform electroneuromyographical examinations issued by another state with similar requirements.
  3. Experience. Provide evidence of the following experience requirements:
    1. Completion of not less than 400 clock hours in electroneuromyography, satisfactory to the board which provides a progressive level of training under
      1. a physical therapist authorized to perform electroneuromyography, in this state or,
      2. under a licensed physical therapist in another state which has similar requirements for certification, who is authorized to perform electroneuromyography or who is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists as an electrophysiological clinical specialist, or
      3. under a licensed physician who is similarly qualified to perform and who performs electroneuromyography, as part of his or her practice of medicine.
    2. Documentation of completion of 200 electroneuromyographic examinations.

To verify you have met the requirements above, complete and submit the following forms: