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ABRET Certified Long Term Monitoring Technologist (CLTM)

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CLTM ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentials License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1You are here

Build foundations in EEG interpretation, seizure types, and ACNS terminology.

65
hours
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Phase 2

Master epilepsy monitoring, ICU cEEG, and intracranial recording techniques.

70
hours
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Phase 3

Focus on ethics, ICD-10 coding, safety protocols, and technical reporting.

45
hours
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Phase 4

Run timed practice exams and remediate weak domains.

40
hours
Estimated total study time
220 hours
That's about 22 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CLTM Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Must hold current R.EEG.T. or RET (Canadian) credential for at least 1 year.
Additional Requirements
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Remote monitoring cases require physician/NA-CLTM letter
  • 5-year credential; 50 CE hours for renewal
  • After 3 failures: 6-month wait + 10 LTM ASET CE hours

CLTM Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

12-18 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

After 3 unsuccessful attempts within a 2-year timeframe, candidates must wait 6 months and submit 10 hours of LTM-related ASET CE before reapplying.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$500 ABRET CLTM exam fee
Total Estimated Cost$500 initial; $1,000 with one retake
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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CLTM Exam Details

ABRET Certified Long Term Monitoring Technologist (CLTM)

Administered by ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists)

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Criterion-referenced (equated cut score)
Passing Score
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Questions
4
Hours
$500
Exam Fee
Study time: 200-300 hours
Prerequisites: Current R.EEG.T. or RET held 1+ year, 1 year LTM experience, 50 documented LTM cases within 5 years, current CPR/BLS.
Valid for: 5 years; renewable via 50 CE hours or re-examination

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) content outline

Performing the Study49%

Equipment selection, electrode application, montage creation, EEG interpretation, seizure classification, intracranial monitoring, ICU monitoring, ambulatory EEG.

Ethics and Safety Issues17%

HIPAA/HITECH, ABRET Code of Ethics, ICD-10 billing, patient safety, fall prevention, ethical billing.

Post-Study Procedures15%

Technical reporting, electrode removal, documentation, post-study review.

Pre-Study Preparation10%

LTM indications, ACNS guidelines, neurological disorders, epilepsy, medications, age-specific criteria.

Data and Equipment Management9%

Equipment maintenance, data management, media archiving, network systems.

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