Carrie Ford, CNCT, R.NCS.T., Receives 2025 缅北禁地 Outstanding Service Award
Published July 28, 2025
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Carrie Ford, CNCT, R.NCS.T., has been recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Service Award, honoring her decades of impact in NM and EDX medicine and unwavering commitment to the neurodiagnostic community. 鈥淩eceiving this 缅北禁地 award is a truly humbling and great honor,鈥� Ms. Ford said. 鈥淪o many outstanding 缅北禁地 members have been recognized over the years, and now I鈥檓 very proud to be one of those people.鈥�
Now serving as a neurodiagnostic technologist at the Medical University of South Carolina, Ms. Ford brings more than 30 years of experience to the field. Her path into neurodiagnostics was shaped early on by family influence鈥攈er father trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic under Ed Lambert, MD, and mealtime conversations at home often centered around neurology and neurophysiology, sparking her lasting interest in the field.
鈥淎lthough I have a degree in Fashion Merchandising, the influence of my dad caused a lifelong interest in neurology, which led me to pursue a career in EEG and nerve conduction studies,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 learned NCS under the esteemed Shin Oh.鈥�
Ms. Ford has seen the field of EDX medicine evolve from analog systems to digital advancements, remembering when early EMG machines would pick up local radio signals. Through it all, she remained focused on raising professional standards, playing a role in establishing the Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) certification, and earning both CNCT and R.NCS.T. credentials.
Her career has been marked by clinical excellence and a deep investment in education and mentorship. She encourages aspiring technologists to persist through early NCS challenges and embrace a mindset of continuous learning. 鈥淣CS鈥攅specially edema, body habitus, and electrical interference鈥攃an be challenging. But don鈥檛 give up! You will get the hang of doing NCS,鈥� she says, adding, 鈥淵ou got this! Remember, you never stop learning.鈥�
Ms. Ford has also passionately advocated for high-quality technologist education through her work with 缅北禁地. She co-chaired the Technologist Education Committee and the Technologist Expansion Committee, helping to develop tools like study guides, checkpoint resources, and educational videos to support CNCT candidates and working technologists. 鈥淭he tech expansion committee was the first 缅北禁地 committee dedicated to techs,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat committee laid the foundation for the Technologist Education committee.鈥�
Her engagement with 缅北禁地 extends beyond education. Ms. Ford has served on the Podcast Editorial Board, where she interviewed physicians and technologists to make neurodiagnostic knowledge more accessible. She calls this role her 鈥渇avorite experience to date with committees,鈥� emphasizing the value podcasts bring to trainees and professionals alike.
Ms. Ford is energized about the future of neurodiagnostics thanks to the ongoing efforts to improve EDX quality standards and expand lab accreditation. She shares her appreciation for all involved with the 缅北禁地 state liaisons working to pass legislation that enhances the quality of EDX medicine and encourages others to get involved.
鈥淭he best way to make a difference in our field is to stay actively involved and take proactive steps,鈥� she notes, highlighting the importance of noticing and reporting fraudulent or substandard studies. 鈥淧atients are the reason we are in this field; great care should be taken for their proper diagnosis.鈥�
When asked what keeps her motivated after such an accomplished career, her answer was simple: a love of learning. 鈥淚 love learning new NCS techniques, picking the brains of the great EMGers, and cherishing my relationships with the EDX physicians who inspire me to never stop learning,鈥� she said.
From her pioneering leadership in education to her contributions in advocacy and service, Ms. Ford has helped shape neurodiagnostic medicine and continues to inspire the next generation of technologists.