Examination
The examination application, payment, and testing process are handled by the Professional Testing Corporation.
What to Expect
AAET’s Registered Nerve Conduction Technologist (R.NCS.T.) examination is a one part written only exam. The Fee for this examination is $650.00. Location and/or facility fees may apply, to verify this information please contact PTC directly.
Contact Information
- Apply for examination
- Obtain general application information
- Obtain information about testing policies
- Transfer to a new testing period
- Request Test Accommodations
- Request Score Verification
- Question about score reports
- Miscellaneous inquiries
- Schedule test appointment
- Reschedule test appointment (within a testing period)
- Cancel test appointment
- Find directions to test site
- Questions regarding testing sites and appointments
AAET
- Study materials
- Recertification information
The Registration Process
STEP THREE
Schedule
Receive the Scheduling Authorization email and make an appointment with Prometric.
STEP FOUR
Prepare
Review Content Outline and References.
STEP FIVE
Test
Take the Examination and PTC sends Score Reports to Candidates.
Pass the examination to become an R.NCS.T
Completion of Application
Step 1
View testing periods and application deadlines. Fill out online application completely on PTC website and upload supporting documentation.
Applications are not complete until all information, documentation, and payment has been provided.
Step 2
PTC will send you an email that says that your payment and application have been received and are being reviewed. Allow for 10 business days for review.
Step 3
After your application is reviewed PTC will send a status update email. The application will be either reopened for more documents, rejected, or approved.
All status emails will contain an explanation if not approved, and directions on next steps.
Step 4
Approved candidates will receive an email with their Scheduling Authorization, within 11 weeks before the start of the testing period.
The Scheduling Authorization includes important information including your PTC Candidate ID number and instructions on how to make your Exam appointment with Prometric.
Scheduling Examination Appointments
Follow the steps on your Scheduling Authorization to schedule your examination appointment with Prometric.
Appointment times are first-come, first-served, so schedule your appointment as soon as you receive your Scheduling Authorization.
Candidates who wait until the last minute run the risk of missing out on their preferred date, time, and/or testing center. Candidates unable to schedule an appointment will forfeit their fees.
After you make your test appointment, Prometric will send you a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your exam. Check this confirmation carefully and contact Prometric at (800) 741-0934 if you do not receive this email confirmation or if there is a mistake with your appointment.
Upcoming Written Exams
Plan ahead and watch application deadlines closely. Each testing window has a cutoff several weeks in advance. Browse upcoming dates so you don’t miss it.
If you have further questions, please contact the Examination Committee at: examinationcommittee@aaet.info
More About Examination
Exam Application
Start your R.NCS.T. registry application through the Professional Testing Corporation, where you'll submit your details and upload your supporting documentation.
Learn MoreExam Handbook
Download the official handbook for candidates to review exam content, policies, and everything you need to know before test day.
Learn MoreExam Attestation Statement
Have your supervising physician complete and sign this required statement confirming your scope of practice, then submit it with your application.
Learn MorePatient Encounter Forms
Use these forms to document your required patient encounters and provide proof of experience as part of your application.
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