ABRET

What ABRET does

ABRET is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) credentialing and accreditation organization founded in 1964 to serve the U.S. neurodiagnostic workforce. The organization administers eight individual credentials covering EEG (R. EEG T.), evoked potentials (R. EP T.), intraoperative monitoring (CNIM), long-term monitoring (CLTM, NA-CLTM), autonomic testing (CAP), magnetoencephalography (CMEG), and the newly launched CNIM-CS microcredential for complex spine NIOM cases. ABRET also operates three laboratory accreditation programs — LAB-EEG for clinical EEG labs, LAB-LTM for epilepsy and ICU/critical care EEG monitoring labs, and LAB-NIOM for intraoperative monitoring labs — serving institutional customers that include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Massachusetts General, and Boston Children's Hospital among 150+ accredited facilities.

The organization's technology platform is built around a Certemy-based credential management system for applications, recertification, and employer verification, paired with exam delivery through Prometric test centers in 85+ countries and live remote proctoring via Prometric's ProProctor (added in January 2023). Supporting products include the ASAP self-assessment practice exam platform, ANSI- and NCCA-accredited credentialing programs, digital badges for credential sharing, and an e-commerce storefront. Two programs (CNIM, CLTM) hold ANSI accreditation, CLTM holds NCCA accreditation, and ABRET's lab accreditation is endorsed by ACNS and ASET, with LAB-LTM formally recognized by NAEC for Level 3/4 Epilepsy Center vEEG reporting requirements.

ABRET generates revenue primarily from per-exam fees of $400-$700, laboratory accreditation fees (LAB-EEG: $100 application plus $1,000 accreditation plus $700 renewal; LAB-NIOM: $1,200), five-year recertification fees with $100 late fees, ASAP practice exam subscriptions at $69.99/month or $154.97/quarter, a list rental program operated by INFOCUS Marketing, and ancillary retail. With 19,686+ credential holders in its database and a small staff of 11-50 employees operating from offices in Oak Brook and Springfield, Illinois, ABRET runs a small, mature non-profit association business anchored by recurring credential cycles and a fragmented long-tail of individual and institutional customers.

Name

ABRET

Legal name

ABRET, Inc.

Website

https://abret.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABRET is a 60-year-old not-for-profit credentialing and accreditation body for neurodiagnostic technologists and laboratories, administering eight professional credentials and three lab accreditation programs to a base of 19,686+ credential holders and 150+ accredited facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Credentialing and Accreditation

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Exam Delivery & Test Administration Platforms (EDAFADAA), Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Neurodiagnostic credentialing
• EEG technologist certification
• Laboratory accreditation programs
• Professional certification examinations
• Intraoperative monitoring credentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Credentialing Examination Fees: ABRET charges examination fees for various credentials including R. EEG T., R. EP T., CNIM, CLTM, NA-CLTM, CAP, CMEG, and CNIM-CS. Fees range from $400-$700 per exam. The R. EEG T. exam costs $700, with discounted rates of $350 for candidates who previously passed Part I.
2. Lab Accreditation Fees: ABRET charges fees for lab accreditation programs including LAB-EEG ($100 application + $1000 accreditation fee + $700 renewal), LAB-NIOM ($1200 accreditation), and LAB-LTM. These are one-time fees with renewal costs.
3. Recertification Fees: Credentialed technologists pay recertification fees to maintain their credentials every 5 years. There is also a $100 late fee during the grace period after expiration.
4. List Rental Services: ABRET contracts with INFOCUS Marketing to handle member list rental program for employers and recruiters seeking neurodiagnostic professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABRET provides professional credentialing examinations for neurodiagnostic technologists (EEG, Evoked Potential, Long Term Monitoring, Intraoperative Monitoring, Autonomic Testing, MEG) and operates laboratory accreditation programs (LAB-EEG, LAB-NIOM, LAB-LTM) that independently verify the technical quality of clinical neurophysiology laboratories. It also supports candidates through the ASAP online practice exam platform, recertification every five years, digital badge issuance, and credential verification services for healthcare employers.

Product overview

ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) credentialing organization founded in 1964, celebrating 60 years of credentialing neuro professionals (1964-2024). The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of credentials including R. EEG T., R. EP T., CNIM, CLTM, NA-CLTM, CAP, CMEG, and the new CNIM-CS microcredential. ABRET provides three laboratory accreditation programs: LAB-EEG (for EEG labs), LAB-NIOM (for intraoperative monitoring labs), and LAB-LTM (for long-term monitoring labs including epilepsy and ICU/critical care EEG). Supporting products include the ASAP self-assessment program, ABRET Credential Management System, Digital Badges, and an online store. The organization partners with Prometric for exam delivery and offers live remote proctoring options. Certifications include NCCA accreditation for CLTM and ANSI accreditation for multiple programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R. EEG T. (Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist) Primary credential for EEG technologists demonstrating competency in electroencephalographic procedures and interpretation. Exam fee $700; five-year recertification cycle.
• R. EP T. (Registered Evoked Potential Technologist) Credential for technologists performing evoked potential testing including auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials.
• CNIM (Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist) Credential for technologists performing intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring during surgical procedures. ANSI-accredited program.
• CLTM (Certification in Long Term Monitoring) NCCA-accredited certification for technologists performing long-term monitoring in Epilepsy Monitoring Units and Intensive Care Units. Five-year recertification cycle.
• NA-CLTM (NeuroAnalyst Certification in Long Term Monitoring) Credential for neuroanalysts performing long-term monitoring EEG analysis in epilepsy centers.
• CAP (Credentialed Autonomic Professional) Credential for professionals performing autonomic testing procedures.
• CMEG (Certificate in Magnetoencephalography) Certificate program for MEG technologists developed in partnership with ACMEGS. Self-directed, on-demand with comprehensive final examination; $700 cost includes modules and exam; five-year renewal.
• CNIM-CS (CNIM Specialist in IOM Complex Spine) Microcredential First ABRET microcredential for advanced Neurodiagnostic or NIOM professionals specializing in complex spine examination cases. Awarded for five years; requires current CNIM credential; renewed via 15 CEUs specific to NIOM Complex Spine plus current case log, or by passing the current exam.
• LAB-EEG Accreditation Accreditation program for EEG labs meeting technical standards and demonstrating quality output. Evaluates technical component of recordings and lab management. Five-year accreditation period; $100 application fee, $1,000 accreditation fee, $700 renewal fee.
• LAB-NIOM Accreditation Accreditation program for Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring labs meeting technical standards and demonstrating quality. Reviews standards, policies, and lab management. Five-year cycle; $1,200 accreditation fee.
• LAB-LTM Accreditation Accreditation for Epilepsy Monitoring and ICU/Critical Care EEG monitoring laboratories, with additional designation for invasive Epilepsy Monitoring. Recognized by NAEC as meeting vEEG reporting requirements for Level 3 and Level 4 Epilepsy Centers since 2016.
• ASAP (ABRET Self Assessment Program) Online practice exam platform for candidates to assess their knowledge for ABRET examinations. Provides unlimited access to practice exams, resources, and instant detailed results with a dashboard for identifying strengths and weaknesses. Pricing: $69.99/month or $154.97/3 months; formal programs (9+ students) receive 25% discount.
• ABRET Online Store Online store featuring scrubs, credential certificates, digital badges, and other merchandise for credentialed neurodiagnostic professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• EEG Lab Accreditation used as criteria in US News & World Report's America's Best Children's Hospitals 2010 rankings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prometric Testing CenterscoreTechnology or Integration · 30 December 2019As of January 1, 2020, Professional Testing Corporation switched from PSI Testing Centers to Prometric as the testing service provider. Prometric offers physical test centers in over 85 countries plus live remote proctoring (ProProctor) option.
• ASET - The Neurodiagnostic SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2018ASET and ABRET announced renewed commitment to partnership in July 2018. ASET Foundation provides scholarship funding for ABRET candidates. ABRET participates in ASET Epilepsy Walk events. ASET CEU transcripts accepted for ABRET recertification.
• Credential EngineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2018ABRET is a pilot partner of Credential Engine, which provides web-based services for credential transparency and discoverability.
• National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2015ABRET and LAB-LTM signed collaboration agreement with NAEC for accreditation of Level 3 and Level 4 Epilepsy Centers. NAEC recognizes ABRET's LAB-LTM Epilepsy Monitoring Program Accreditation as meeting the vEEG reporting requirements as of 2016.
• American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Council of ACNS endorsed the lab accreditation process of ABRET, recognizing it as a means of recognizing competence in implementing technical standards in laboratory performance.
• INFOCUS MarketingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABRET contracted with INFOCUS to exclusively handle all facets of its member list rental program, including list inquiries, count requests, and list orders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification: ASCP's Board of Certification credentials medical laboratory professionals worldwide via examination and certification maintenance. Comparable to ABRET in delivering certification examinations, maintaining accredited program status, and operating with a similar professional-society governance model.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): CCI credentials cardiovascular technologists (e.g., RCIS, RCS) through examinations and recertification. Closely mirrors ABRET in scope (single allied-health subspecialty), exam delivery model, and recurring recertification revenue structure.
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT): NCCT credentials medical assistants and allied-health technicians through national examinations. Comparable to ABRET in offering subspecialty credentials for allied-health professionals via standardized exam administration and recurring renewal.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): ARRT is the largest allied-health credentialing body in the US, certifying radiologic technologists via examination and recertification. It is directly comparable to ABRET in business model (exam-based credentialing with multi-year recertification), target customer (credentialed allied-health professionals), and revenue structure (exam fees + recurring renewal).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): NBRC credentials respiratory therapists through examination and recertification, with multiple credential levels (CRT, RRT, specialty credentials). Comparable to ABRET in serving allied-health professionals via multi-tier credentials with recurring renewal.
• Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB): MAERB accredits medical assisting programs, paralleling ABRET's laboratory accreditation programs (LAB-EEG, LAB-LTM, LAB-NIOM). Comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model for institutional accreditation in allied health.
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT): BRPT credentials sleep technologists (RPSGT) and is the most adjacent credentialing body to ABRET, as sleep medicine overlaps heavily with neurodiagnostic long-term monitoring. Similar scale, exam-based model, and recertification mechanics.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): ARDMS credentials diagnostic medical sonographers through examinations administered at Prometric/Pearson VUE test centers, with NCCA-accredited programs and recurring recertification. Closely analogous to ABRET in serving a diagnostic-imaging allied-health subspecialty with the same exam-delivery and recertification mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS): ACNS is the physician-level professional society in clinical neurophysiology and an endorsing partner of ABRET's lab accreditation programs. Operates in the same neurodiagnostic clinical domain as ABRET but at the physician/specialist level rather than technologist credentialing.
• ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society: ASET is the broader professional society for neurodiagnostic technologists and a strategic partner of ABRET (joint founding organization, ASET CEUs accepted for ABRET recertification). Operates in the same professional community with overlapping membership but a broader scope (society membership, advocacy, education) rather than credentialing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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