NDT 130 - Principles of EEG

Points Possible

Module Assignments

Due Date

65

Module 1:  Learning Objectives

• Identify key contributors and landmark discoveries that led to the clinical use of EEG.
• Explain the development of EEG instruments.  
• Describe the differences between early EEG recordings and those performed on today’s multi-channel modern equipment.  
• Explain the history of the professional society (ASET) and the credentialing board (ABRET)

Module 1:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 1 History of EEG
• ASET’s Historical Timeline
• The Electroencephalography Heritage

• Complete Lesson 1 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 1

10

Module 2:  Learning Objectives

• Describe the individual missions of ASET-The Neurodiagnostic Society, ABRET-Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation and The American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Define the primary function of the Committee on Accreditation of Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
• Explain the different roles of the technical professional society (ASET), the credentialing board (ABRET), and the Committee on Accreditation of Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT).
• Explore other professional credentialing entities such as the BRPT and AAET.

Module 2:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• About ASET
• ASET’s Vision, Mission and Values
• ASET-A Guide to the Neurodiagnostic Profession
• ABRET’s Principles & Mission
• ACNS Mission & Vision
• About the CoA-NDT
• BRPT & AAET Other Credentialing Organizations

• Complete Lesson 2 Quiz

60

Module 3:  Learning Objectives

• Define the Neurodiagnostic Profession.
• Define the Neurodiagnostic Professional.
• List and describe the Minimal Education and Credentialing Recommendations for Performing Neurodiagnostic Procedures.
• List and describe the Neurodiagnostic-related professional credentials.
• List and describe the skills detailed in the National Competencies for Performing an Electroencephalogram.

Module 3:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• The Neurodiagnostic Profession Defined
• Minimal Education for Performing Neurodiagnostic Procedures
• National Competency Skill Standards For Performing an EEG
• Professional Neurodiagnostic Credentials

• Complete Lesson 3 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 2

10

Module 4:  Learning Objectives

• Define PHI
• Define HIPAA and summarize the standards of the Privacy Rule.
• Describe standard methods of confirming the patient’s identity and physician orders. 
• Explain steps to develop an appropriate and professional patient rapport with considerations for the physical and age-appropriate needs of the patient.
• Define a customer in the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory and list ways to address customer needs.

Module 4:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 4 Establishing a Professional Rapport
• Customer Service in Neurophysiology Labs
• Protecting the Privacy of Patient Information
• Video:  HIPAA Explanation & Rights

• Complete Lesson 4 Quiz

10

Module 5:  Learning Objectives

• Describe steps for safe & appropriate patient transfer (chair to bed, bed to chair etc.)
• Describe the signs and symptoms of latex and tape allergies.
• List common hospital items that contain latex.
• Describe tools and techniques for acquiring vital signs.
• Describe normal values for temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• List factors that affect vital signs.
• Explain why patient assessment methods are necessary for ND professionals.

Module 5:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Latex Allergies
• Considerations for Applying Medical Tape
• Video-Safe Patient Transfer Technique
• Video-Obtaining Vital Signs Nursing Assistant Demo
• Patient Safety-Vital Signs & Distress

• Complete Lesson 5 Quiz

25

Module 6:  Learning Objectives

• Define PPE.
• Explain proper hand washing techniques.
• Describe the chain of infection and effective means to prevent the spread of infection.
• Relate key terms to describe profession-specific items (non-critical, semi-critical and critical items) and describe proper disinfection methods for each.
• Explain Standard and Transmission-based precautions.

Module 6:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• ASET Article:  Profession-Specific Infection Prevention
• Lecture:  Infection Prevention in the NDT lab
• Slides Video
• Lecture Handout
• Toronto Star Article
• ASET Article:  Detection of Occult Blood
• Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (Tech Tips)

• Complete Lesson 6 Quiz

120

Module 7:  Learning Objectives (Lessons 7)

• Identify the types of seizures outlined in the International Classification of Seizures.
• List the steps related to seizure observation, assessment & event marking.  
• List the steps to follow for first aid during and after a seizure.
• Identify the role of the Neurodiagnostic Technologist related to patient safety and seizures.

Module 7:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Slides:  Seizure Precautions
• Video:  Epilepsy Foundation Seizure First Aid
• State Driving Laws re:  Epilepsy
• First Aid for Seizures

• Complete Lesson 7 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 3

Learning Objectives (Lesson 8)

• Explain your lab’s policies and procedures for responding to medical emergencies.
• Describe appropriate circumstances that a Neurodiagnostic technologist should summon emergency medical personnel. 
• List the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Optional enrollment in the Disaster Preparedness course to learn about the following:          

• Disaster Preparedness, Overview
• Terrorism
• Chemical and Radiation Events
• Pandemic Influenza and Emerging Infections
• Natural Disasters

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 8 ND Tech’s Role in Medical Emergencies
• Joint Commission
• Health Professionals & Disaster Preparedness
• Emergency Response Planning

• Complete Lesson 8 Quiz

200

Final Evaluation

500

Total Points

Grading Scale

91-100%     =  4.0   Excellent

86-90.9%    =  3.5

81-85.9%    =  3.0   Good

76-80.9%    =  2.5   Satisfactory and Passing

71-75.9%    =  2.0   Not Passing

66-70.9%    =  1.5

60-65.9%    =  1.0

0-59.9%      =  0.0 

Points Possible

Module Assignments

Due Date

65

Module 1:  Learning Objectives

• Identify key contributors and landmark discoveries that led to the clinical use of EEG.
• Explain the development of EEG instruments.  
• Describe the differences between early EEG recordings and those performed on today’s multi-channel modern equipment.  
• Explain the history of the professional society (ASET) and the credentialing board (ABRET)

Module 1:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 1 History of EEG
• ASET’s Historical Timeline
• The Electroencephalography Heritage

• Complete Lesson 1 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 1

10

Module 2:  Learning Objectives

• Describe the individual missions of ASET-The Neurodiagnostic Society, ABRET-Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation and The American Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Define the primary function of the Committee on Accreditation of Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology.
• Explain the different roles of the technical professional society (ASET), the credentialing board (ABRET), and the Committee on Accreditation of Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology (CoA-NDT).
• Explore other professional credentialing entities such as the BRPT and AAET.

Module 2:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• About ASET
• ASET’s Vision, Mission and Values
• ASET-A Guide to the Neurodiagnostic Profession
• ABRET’s Principles & Mission
• ACNS Mission & Vision
• About the CoA-NDT
• BRPT & AAET Other Credentialing Organizations

• Complete Lesson 2 Quiz

60

Module 3:  Learning Objectives

• Define the Neurodiagnostic Profession.
• Define the Neurodiagnostic Professional.
• List and describe the Minimal Education and Credentialing Recommendations for Performing Neurodiagnostic Procedures.
• List and describe the Neurodiagnostic-related professional credentials.
• List and describe the skills detailed in the National Competencies for Performing an Electroencephalogram.

Module 3:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• The Neurodiagnostic Profession Defined
• Minimal Education for Performing Neurodiagnostic Procedures
• National Competency Skill Standards For Performing an EEG
• Professional Neurodiagnostic Credentials

• Complete Lesson 3 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 2

10

Module 4:  Learning Objectives

• Define PHI
• Define HIPAA and summarize the standards of the Privacy Rule.
• Describe standard methods of confirming the patient’s identity and physician orders. 
• Explain steps to develop an appropriate and professional patient rapport with considerations for the physical and age-appropriate needs of the patient.
• Define a customer in the Neurodiagnostic Laboratory and list ways to address customer needs.

Module 4:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 4 Establishing a Professional Rapport
• Customer Service in Neurophysiology Labs
• Protecting the Privacy of Patient Information
• Video:  HIPAA Explanation & Rights

• Complete Lesson 4 Quiz

10

Module 5:  Learning Objectives

• Describe steps for safe & appropriate patient transfer (chair to bed, bed to chair etc.)
• Describe the signs and symptoms of latex and tape allergies.
• List common hospital items that contain latex.
• Describe tools and techniques for acquiring vital signs.
• Describe normal values for temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• List factors that affect vital signs.
• Explain why patient assessment methods are necessary for ND professionals.

Module 5:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Latex Allergies
• Considerations for Applying Medical Tape
• Video-Safe Patient Transfer Technique
• Video-Obtaining Vital Signs Nursing Assistant Demo
• Patient Safety-Vital Signs & Distress

• Complete Lesson 5 Quiz

25

Module 6:  Learning Objectives

• Define PPE.
• Explain proper hand washing techniques.
• Describe the chain of infection and effective means to prevent the spread of infection.
• Relate key terms to describe profession-specific items (non-critical, semi-critical and critical items) and describe proper disinfection methods for each.
• Explain Standard and Transmission-based precautions.

Module 6:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• ASET Article:  Profession-Specific Infection Prevention
• Lecture:  Infection Prevention in the NDT lab
• Slides Video
• Lecture Handout
• Toronto Star Article
• ASET Article:  Detection of Occult Blood
• Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (Tech Tips)

• Complete Lesson 6 Quiz

120

Module 7:  Learning Objectives (Lessons 7)

• Identify the types of seizures outlined in the International Classification of Seizures.
• List the steps related to seizure observation, assessment & event marking.  
• List the steps to follow for first aid during and after a seizure.
• Identify the role of the Neurodiagnostic Technologist related to patient safety and seizures.

Module 7:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Slides:  Seizure Precautions
• Video:  Epilepsy Foundation Seizure First Aid
• State Driving Laws re:  Epilepsy
• First Aid for Seizures

• Complete Lesson 7 Quiz
• Complete and Submit Assignment 3

Learning Objectives (Lesson 8)

• Explain your lab’s policies and procedures for responding to medical emergencies.
• Describe appropriate circumstances that a Neurodiagnostic technologist should summon emergency medical personnel. 
• List the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Optional enrollment in the Disaster Preparedness course to learn about the following:          

• Disaster Preparedness, Overview
• Terrorism
• Chemical and Radiation Events
• Pandemic Influenza and Emerging Infections
• Natural Disasters

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 8 ND Tech’s Role in Medical Emergencies
• Joint Commission
• Health Professionals & Disaster Preparedness
• Emergency Response Planning

• Complete Lesson 8 Quiz

200

Final Evaluation

500

Total Points