Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	11/15/2023
Top Code	121200 - Electro-Neurodiagnostic Technology
Units	1.5 Total Units
Hours	27 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

Computer applications in Neurodiagnostic Technology including testing modalities of Electroencephalography, epilepsy monitoring, and automated diagnostic techniques for long term epilepsy monitoring. This course covers epilepsy treatments as well as surgical intervention and the digital applications used in the field. PREREQUISITE: NDT A115. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the different modalities of long-term monitoring procedures, including surgical monitoring strategies, and utilization of digital EEG analysis in relationship to treatments for epilepsy.

Course Objectives

• 1. Demonstrate competency in manipulating, quantifying, and analyzing neurophysiologic data according to the ACNS guidelines.
• 2. Review, scan, and identify video EEG recorded events utilizing spike and seizure detection algorithms/software.
• 3. Implement basic principles of database management in an END laboratory pertaining to patient information and record keeping.
• 4. Apply HIPAA regulations in an END laboratory, protection of electronic health information ePHI, physical and technical safeguards.
• 5. List appropriate clinical uses of quantitative EEG data for effective patient care and management.
• 6. Contrast current application of digital Electroencephalography with future applications.
• 7. Explain indications for long-term monitoring for epilepsy and basic LTM procedures.
• 8. Recognize and explain instrumentation for LTM
• 9. Explain treatment options for epilepsy
• 10. Identify common seizure patterns

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Lecture Content

Digital EEG Common applications of EEG in the past and present Guidelines for Digital EEG Digital Video Techniques Networking, Databases, Storage Media and Data Management in the END Laboratory HIPPA Regulations and Record Retention: the Impact in the END Laboratory Instrumentation specifications Digital EEG Applications EEG Brain Mapping (Topographic Mapping) Automated Event Detection Monitoring and Trending Quantitative EEG Signal Analysis Source Analysis Frequency Analysis (FFT) Statistical Analysis Diagnostic Discriminate analysis Comparison to normative values Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring (Video EEG, Telemetry, EMU) Indications for LTM Epileptic Seizures Non-Epileptic Seizures Epilepsy Monitoring  Non-Invasive Studies Ambulatory EEG Monitoring Phase 1 Invasive Studies The WADA (Sodium Amytal Test for Speech and Memory Lateralization) The EEG in PET Scan Ictal SPECT Phase 2 Review of Common Seizure Patterns Epilepsy Treatment Options Surgical Therapy for Epilepsy VNS Implantations and DBS Surgical Epilepsy Monitoring Strategies Functional Intra Extra-Operative Brain Mapping (Language Motor) Stereotactic/Intracerebral EEG Electrocorticography Stimulations of Eloquent Cortex (Language Motor) “On-Line” Specialization Monitoring Techniques EEG During Balloon Test Occlusion, Super Selective Amytal Testing Artificial Embolization Cont inuous Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit (CQEEG) Equipment Software Electrode Technique Trending Software Future Trends

Lab Content

Lecture course only.

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture  Demonstration of recording techniques Video and PowerPoint presentations Hands-on student participation and practical application of skills taught.

Reading Assignments

Required textbook/journal/handout reading (2 hrs/wk). .

Writing Assignments

Research report and oral presentation.

Out-of-class Assignments

Research report, patient case scenarios discussion/assignments. (2-2.5 hrs/wk). .

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Written assignments Research report Homework assignments  Case study scenarios Written Exams to include Multiple Choice, Short Answer Fill-in, and Short Essay.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Research Report Case study analysis/discussion Long Term Monitoring Hookup procedure exercise

Eligible Disciplines

Diagnostic medical technology-diagnostic medical sonography, neurodiagnosti...: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Yamada, Thoru and Meng, Elizabeth. Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing EP, LTM/ccEEG, IOM, PSG, and NCS/EMG, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2022

Other Resources

1. Guidelines and Consensus Statements for Long Term EEG Monitoring for Epilepsy. March 2008. American Clinical Neurophysiology Soceity (ACNS). ACNS.org 2. Instructor handouts.