NDT 221 - EEG Clinical Practice II
Description
This is the second in a series of two clinical courses that provide the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the EEG student to competently perform routine procedures and recognize patient considerations that affect diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed on pattern recognition and independent EEG recording while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.
Five lessons of this course provide an introduction to other neurodiagnostic modalities.
The course requires 24 hours of on site virtual lab with the program Medical Director.
The course requires 16 hours of clinical per week.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Passing score in NDT 220
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): NDT 230 , NDT 231 , NDT 232
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Neurodiagnostic Technology, A.A.A.S., Neurodiagnostic Technology, Certificate
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
- Perform EEG safety practices.
- Produce a quality diagnostic exam.
- Report findings to the proper personnel.
- Discuss the requirements of the registry exam.
Course Outline:
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Module 1
Learning Objectives
- Have knowledge of the common indications for auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials;
- Understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of selected sensory organs, nerves, and nerve pathways;
- Understand the generators of evoked potentials;
- Understand the principles of stimulation and accurate placement of recording electrodes;
- Understand the principles of measuring waveforms and distances used in evoked potential studies;
- Be familiar with the criteria for significant changes occurring during evoked potential recordings;
- Have knowledge of the clinical correlations of evoked potential abnormalities;
- Understand the concepts of near-field and far-field potentials;
- Have knowledge of artifacts encountered during evoked potential studies and basic techniques for
troubleshooting.
- Be familiar with the concept of amplitude and latency measurements.
Read: ” Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EP, LTM, IOM, PSG, and NCS”
Chapter 2:
- Pages 13-14 Anatomy of the Visual System
- Pages 19-20 Recording Electrodes, Normal VEP in Full Field Monocular Stimulation
- Pages 23-29 Abnormal VEP, VEP and Clinical Correlates, Other Testing
Chapter 3:
- Pages 31 and figure 3-1, 3-2 Anatomy of Auditory Pathway
- Pages 35-46 Recording Electrodes, Normal BAEP, Electrocochleogram, Factors that Affect BAEP, Evaluation of the BAEP, Clinical Application of BAER
Chapter 4:
- Pages 51-52 Anatomy of the Sensory System, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Pages 55-57 Generation Mechanism of Far-Field Potential, Physiological Factors that Affect SSEP,
- Pages 70-79 Abnormal Criteria, Abnormal Correlates of SSEP Abnormalities
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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Module 2
Learning Objectives-PSG
- Accurately recognize all sleep stages
- Accurately explain the indications for monitoring PSG
- Discuss the electrode selection and montages used in PSG
- Measure and apply electrodes according to guidelines
- Prepare patient and instrument calibrations according guidelines
- Obtain a ten minute baseline recording
- Explain common sleep disorders and treatment
- Perform the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Read: “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing”
Chapters 12,13, 14 and 15
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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Module 3
Lesson 3: Learning Objectives-NCS
- Identify basic peripheral nerve and muscle anatomy and physiology
- Describe general scope of neuromuscular disorders
- Explain stimulation and accurate placement of recording electrodes
- Define the principles of measuring waveforms and distances used in routine nerve conduction studies
Read: “Practical Guide for Neurophysiologic Testing”
Chapter 16
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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Module 4
Lesson 4: Learning Objectives-IONM
- Have knowledge of the common indications for intraoperative neurophysiological EEG, evoked potential and neuromuscular monitoring;
- Be aware of the criteria for significant changes during intraoperative monitoring;
- Have a general understanding of the effects of common anesthetic agents;
- Have a general understanding of the effects of physiological variables on monitoring results.
Read:
Chapters 5, 6 & 7 in “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophiologic Testing”
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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Module 5
Lesson 5: Learning Objectives-LTM
- Understand the indications for long-term monitoring for epilepsy and basic LTM procedures including:
a) ambulatory EEG;
b) monitoring with surface leads and intracerebral leads using video/EEG;
c) continuous EEG - intensive care monitoring.
- Have knowledge of the instrumentation for long-term monitoring;
- Have knowledge of treatment options for epilepsy;
- Recognize common seizure patterns.
Read:
Chapters 8, 9 & 10 in “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing”
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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Clinical Check Off’s:
- Throughout the summer clinical rotation, 3 check off’s will need to be completed (a 4th will be completed on the same patient as the final exam).
- A minimum of 25 patient entries (logs) need to be completed in Trajecsys as well.
- Check Off 1
- Check Off 2
- Check Off 3
- Check Off 4-In addition to the Final Exam
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Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Methods of Instruction
Course discussions are supplemented with visual supports such as PowerPoint Presentations, video demonstrations, and web links. The instructor will also be available for online discussion and questions during their office hours. These times will vary throughout the week in order to accommodate the students’ various schedules. See the course calendar for specific times and dates.
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Grading Scale
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91-100% = 4.0 Excellent
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86-90.9% = 3.5
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81-85.9% = 3.0 Good
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76-80.9% = 2.5 Satisfactory and Passing
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71-75.9% = 2.0 Not Passing
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66-70.9% = 1.5
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60-65.9% = 1.0
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0-59.9% = 0.0
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Mandatory Course Components:
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Points Possible
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Module Assignments
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10
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Module 1
Learning Objectives
- Have knowledge of the common indications for auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked
potentials;
- Understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of selected sensory organs, nerves, and nerve
pathways;
- Understand the generators of evoked potentials;
- Understand the principles of stimulation and accurate placement of recording electrodes;
- Understand the principles of measuring waveforms and distances used in evoked potential studies;
- Be familiar with the criteria for significant changes occurring during evoked potential recordings;
- Have knowledge of the clinical correlations of evoked potential abnormalities;
- Understand the concepts of near-field and far-field potentials;
- Have knowledge of artifacts encountered during evoked potential studies and basic techniques for
troubleshooting.
- Be familiar with the concept of amplitude and latency measurements.
Read: ” Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EP, LTM, IOM, PSG, and NCS”
Chapter 2:
- Pages 13-14 Anatomy of the Visual System
- Pages 19-20 Recording Electrodes, Normal VEP in Full Field Monocular Stimulation
- Pages 23-29 Abnormal VEP, VEP and Clinical Correlates, Other Testing
Chapter 3:
- Pages 31 and figure 3-1, 3-2 Anatomy of Auditory Pathway
- Pages 35-46 Recording Electrodes, Normal BAEP, Electrocochleogram, Factors that Affect BAEP, Evaluation of the BAEP, Clinical Application of BAER
Chapter 4:
- Pages 51-52 Anatomy of the Sensory System, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Pages 55-57 Generation Mechanism of Far-Field Potential, Physiological Factors that Affect SSEP,
- Pages 70-79 Abnormal Criteria, Abnormal Correlates of SSEP Abnormalities
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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10
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Module 2
Learning Objectives-PSG
- Accurately recognize all sleep stages
- Accurately explain the indications for monitoring PSG
- Discuss the electrode selection and montages used in PSG
- Measure and apply electrodes according to guidelines
- Prepare patient and instrument calibrations according guidelines
- Obtain a ten minute baseline recording
- Explain common sleep disorders and treatment
- Perform the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Read: “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing”
Chapters 12,13, 14 and 15
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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10
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Module 3
Lesson 3: Learning Objectives-NCS
- Identify basic peripheral nerve and muscle anatomy and physiology
- Describe general scope of neuromuscular disorders
- Explain stimulation and accurate placement of recording electrodes
- Define the principles of measuring waveforms and distances used in routine nerve conduction studies
Read: “Practical Guide for Neurophysiologic Testing”
Chapter 16
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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10
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Module 4
Lesson 4: Learning Objectives-IONM
- Have knowledge of the common indications for intraoperative neurophysiological EEG, evoked potential and neuromuscular monitoring;
- Be aware of the criteria for significant changes during intraoperative monitoring;
- Have a general understanding of the effects of common anesthetic agents;
- Have a general understanding of the effects of physiological variables on monitoring results.
Read:
Chapters 5, 6 & 7 in “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophiologic Testing”
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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10
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Module 5
Lesson 5: Learning Objectives-LTM
- Understand the indications for long-term monitoring for epilepsy and basic LTM procedures including:
a) ambulatory EEG;
b) monitoring with surface leads and intracerebral leads using video/EEG;
c) continuous EEG - intensive care monitoring.
- Have knowledge of the instrumentation for long-term monitoring;
- Have knowledge of treatment options for epilepsy;
- Recognize common seizure patterns.
Read:
Chapters 8, 9 & 10 in “Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing”
- Complete the links and quiz in this module
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250
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Clinical Check Off’s:
- Throughout the summer clinical rotation, 3 check off’s will need to be completed (a 4th will be completed on the same patient as the final exam).
- A minimum of 25 patient entries (logs) need to be completed in Trajecsys as well.
- Check Off 1
- Check Off 2
- Check Off 3
- Check Off 4-In addition to the Final Exam
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100
100
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Final Exam
Pattern Book
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500
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Total Points
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Equivalent Courses:
NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
See Curriculog for proposal with Assessment Measures attached.
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Clinical - 1:3 (min.)
Total Clinical Hours Per Week: 16
People Soft Course ID Number: 105091
Course CIP Code: 51.0903
Maximum Course Enrollment: 6
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Allied Health
Discipline: NDT
First Term Valid: Fall 2021 (8/1/2021)
1st Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Name of Course Author:
Julie Lackscheide
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist - R. EEG T
EPiC Consortium's Host College (LCC) hires appropriately credentialed faculty to support this program.
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026
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