Visiting students at the St Michael’s Hospital in Accra were intrigued by the Electroencephalogram (EEG) Testing being carried out by PurplePoint Neurodiagnostics (PPN) technicians at the hospital, on Friday, May 30th 2025. The two students were excited by the process of brain testing and the technicians took the opportunity to brief them on the uses of the EEG tests and how they can access such training in addition to their nursing courses.

EEG (electroencephalogram) testing measures electrical activity in the brain. Common uses of EEG testing include diagnosing and monitoring epilepsy & seizure disorders, headaches, or dizziness. It is also used to monitor brain activity during sleep studies, Studying sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, researching neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, brain-computer interface applications and neurofeedback training for conditions like ADHD.

Mindlight Academy, a PPN affiliate training institution offers neuro related courses leading to international certification for persons interested in the field. Visit www. https://mindlightservices.com/eeg-training-program to learn more about their training offerings.