1. An external component of an implantable medical device system, said external component comprising: a software operating program and associated hardware configured to process EEG signals received from a device remote from the external component, the EEG signals corresponding to a detection of a neurological event by an implantable medical device, and being stored in a memory of the remote device; and a communication component configured to establish a communication link with the remote device to enable receipt of the EEG signals from the remote device; wherein the software operating program and associated hardware is configured to process the EEG signals received from the remote device to simulate the detection of the neurological event.