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Fundamentals of EEG, including application of electrodes, basic wave forms, artifacts, and introduction to the EEG machine. All enrollees must be accepted into either the Neurodiagnostic or Polysomnography program.

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Introduction to the abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG), maturational changes, and the basic electronic principles upon which successful electroencephalographic techniques are based.

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Beginning clinical practice of electroencephalographic testing on patients at various affiliated neurodiagnostic labs. This will include observation, application of electrodes, performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical recordkeeping, and clinical history reporting. Students must purchase a uniform for this course. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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Continued clinical experience in Electroencephalography at a selected Neurodiagnostic Lab in an affiliated health care facility, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or EEG technologist. This clinical will build on skills attained in NDT A116, and will include performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping, and clinical history taking. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems with correlation to related symptoms and pathology as needed by a Neurodiagnostic and/or Polysomnographic technologist. This course may also be offered online.

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Practice in electroencephalograph (EEG) record review of normal adult and pediatric patients. Technical description of normal EEG patterns.

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Laboratory course for the NDT student to apply foundational technical skills to successfully record routine EEG procedures according to published ACNS guidelines in preparation for first clinical experience.

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An analysis of neonatal, and pediatric electroencephalography. This course will cover the evolution of EEG waveforms starting from the premature brain to adolescence as well as common neurological pediatric diseases and epileptic syndromes.

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Clinical and electroneurodiagnostic correlations to various physical conditions and disease states which are commonly dealt with in neurodiagnostic technology. Relationship of technologists to various medical specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, radiology, internal medicine, and psychiatry.

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Comprehensive review of Neurodiagnostic Technology concepts in preparation for the ABRET National Registry Board Exam (R.EEG T.)

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An introduction to Transcranial Doppler (TCD) procedures and recording techniques.

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An introduction to nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing procedures and recording techniques.

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Continued clinical experience in EEG at an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of an EEG technologist or physician. This clinical will build on skills attained in NDT A117. There will also be opportunities to observe and possibly perform evoked potential studies. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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Practice in electroencephalograph (EEG) record review of neurological subjects covered in NDT A280. Classification of abnormal EEG patterns with correlation to clinical disorders.

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Concepts, terminology, and techniques of Evoked Potential (EP) recording with testing modalities of visual, auditory, and somatosensory systems to be individually discussed. An overview of EP instrumentation and technical concepts. Analyze the clinical correlations of evoked potential testing and will focus on waveform analysis correlating to common neurological diseases.

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Clinical practice in neurodiagnostic testing with an emphasis on evoked potential and more specialized neurodiagnostic testing procedures. This clinical also further develops advanced skills in electroencephalographic recording and analysis. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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An introduction to Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring recording strategies. Analysis of signal changes during an operation will be correlated with anesthetic agents, metabolic effects, and/or the effects of surgical trauma. Intraoperative monitoring scenarios will be demonstrated and practiced in the classroom laboratory.

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Specialized computer applications in Neurodiagnostic Technology. Testing modalities of Electroencephalography, evoked potentials, epilepsy monitoring, and automated diagnostic techniques will be presented. Opportunities for hands-on use of digital equipment will be integrated into the classroom and during field trips.

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Specialized neurodiagnostic clinical internship at an affiliate hospital site. Specialized areas may include intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, neonatal testing, long-term epilepsy monitoring, pediatric testing, transcranial Doppler studies, nerve conduction studies and others. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.