NDT 231 - EEG Procedures and Pathology III

Module 1:  Objectives

• Describe the International Classification of Diseases.
• Define terms associated with disease etiology.

• Define various neurological disorders terms and term components. 

Module 1:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material 1-Glossary of Terms
• Intro to International Classification of Diseases
• Neurological Disorders
• Psychiatric Disorders
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

• Complete Assignment 1
• Complete Quiz 1

Module 2:  Objectives

• Distinguish between the terms anatomy and physiology.
• Describe six levels of structural organization of the human body from simplest to most complex.
• Use appropriate anatomical terms to describe the anatomical position and identify body systems, body regions and directional terms.
• Name the major divisions of the nervous system, both anatomical and functional
• Describe the basic structure and function of neurons and neuroglia.
• Identify the characteristics of the cerebrum, cerebral hemispheres and the functions of the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes .
• Identify the structures and functions of the basal ganglia, diencephalon, brainstem, cerebellum and spinal cord.
• Describe the vessels that supply the CNS with blood.

Module 2:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 2 Reading Material Neuroanatomy Review
• Embryonic Development of the Brain
• Cranial Nerve Review
• Video Presentation Blood Supply to the Brain
• Audio Lecture/Handout

• Complete Quiz 2

Module 3:  Objectives

• Explain the meaning of signs, symptoms and differential diagnosis.
• Describe how the neurological exam tests mental status, cranial nerves, motor exam, reflexes, coordination & gait and sensory exam.
• Define pathognomonic finding.
• Define positive, negative, false positive, and false negative test results and relevance and incidence.
• List and describe tests developed to measure brain function.
• Define apraxia and aphasia and observe case presentations of various types.

Module 3:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material 3
• Video:  Neuro Exam
• Notes: The Neurological Examination
• Defining Types of Aphasia
• Video Contrasting Aphasia and Apraxia
• Video Wernicke’s Aphasia
• Video Broca’s Aphasia
• Video Speech Apraxia
• Video Description of Dyspraxia
• Lectures on Dyspraxia, Dyslexia

• Complete Quiz 3
• Complete Assignment 2

Module 4:  Objectives

• List the categories of etiology.
• List common neurological disorders and describe major characteristics of the following:
  • Migraine, CVA, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Dementia 
  • Sleep Disorders, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy
  • Neurocutaneous disorders, traumatic brain injury, infectious processes.
• List and describe four types of strokes.

Module 4:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material Lesson 4
• Brain Injury Facts
• ASET Article:  Creutzfeld Jakob
• ASET Article:  Creutxfeld Jakob:  An Outpatient Presentation

• Complete Quiz 4

Module 5:  Objectives

• Describe abnormal EEG features.
• Correlate EEG abnormalities with clinical conditions and anatomical lesions
• Explain the difference between a physiological test (i.e. EEG) and a structural imaging test (i.e. CT, MRI)
• Describe how the concept of electrical fields reflect the extent of structural damage.
• Explain the non-specificity of the EEG as a diagnostic test
• Demonstrate how the EEG can be used as a prognostic (as well as a diagnostic) tool
• Recognize and explain the difference between normal changes in EEG patterns and changes caused by abnormal disease processes
• Describe the mechanism responsible for epileptic discharges
•  List and explain (at least in an abbreviated form) the classification of seizure types
• List and explain the EEG effects of commonly prescribed medications.

Module 5:  Assignments

• Complete ASET Links:

• Reading Material Lesson 5
• ACNS Standardized cEEG Terminology
• Video: EEG Case Studies
• Presentation Handout
• EEG Case Studies and Imaging online
• ASET Article: Drug Effects
• Creutzfeld Jakob-End Stage Renal Failure
• Video:  Awake Craniotomy

• Read Pgs 176-203 in “Practical Approach…”text

• Complete Assignment 3
• Complete Quiz 5

Module 6:  Objectives

• Describe some of the technical issues that may be encountered while recording an EEG for the determination of brain death
• List the steps detailed in ACNS Guideline 6: Minimum Technical Standards for EEG Recording in Suspected Cerebral Death and the importance of adhering to the recording parameters such as recording duration, sensitivity and filter settings.
• Explain the importance of quality monitoring for ECI recordings.

Module 6:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• ACNS Min Technical Standards in Suspected Cerebral Death
• Video-ECI
• ASET Article:  Locked In Syndrome

• Complete Quiz 6

Module 7:  Objectives

• Explain the origin of EEG signals
• Describe how to correlate neuropathology with abnormal EEG findings
• Identify focal and generalized abnormalities and EEG patterns that suggest specific syndromes

Module 7:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Correlative Neuroanatomy
• Video:  Pattern Recognition:  How to NOT Read EEG
• Presentation Handout

• Complete Quiz 7

Module 8:  Objectives

• Identify EEG Patterns and practice pattern recognition

Module 8:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Video Presentation-Pattern Recognition w/handout

• Complete Quiz 8

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

Module Assignments

Due Date

47

Module 1:  Objectives

• Describe the International Classification of Diseases.
• Define terms associated with disease etiology.

• Define various neurological disorders terms and term components. 

Module 1:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material 1-Glossary of Terms
• Intro to International Classification of Diseases
• Neurological Disorders
• Psychiatric Disorders
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

• Complete Assignment 1
• Complete Quiz 1

20

Module 2:  Objectives

• Distinguish between the terms anatomy and physiology.
• Describe six levels of structural organization of the human body from simplest to most complex.
• Use appropriate anatomical terms to describe the anatomical position and identify body systems, body regions and directional terms.
• Name the major divisions of the nervous system, both anatomical and functional
• Describe the basic structure and function of neurons and neuroglia.
• Identify the characteristics of the cerebrum, cerebral hemispheres and the functions of the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes .
• Identify the structures and functions of the basal ganglia, diencephalon, brainstem, cerebellum and spinal cord.
• Describe the vessels that supply the CNS with blood.

Module 2:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Lesson 2 Reading Material Neuroanatomy Review
• Embryonic Development of the Brain
• Cranial Nerve Review
• Video Presentation Blood Supply to the Brain
• Audio Lecture/Handout

• Complete Quiz 2

47

Module 3:  Objectives

• Explain the meaning of signs, symptoms and differential diagnosis.
• Describe how the neurological exam tests mental status, cranial nerves, motor exam, reflexes, coordination & gait and sensory exam.
• Define pathognomonic finding.
• Define positive, negative, false positive, and false negative test results and relevance and incidence.
• List and describe tests developed to measure brain function.
• Define apraxia and aphasia and observe case presentations of various types.

Module 3:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material 3
• Video:  Neuro Exam
• Notes: The Neurological Examination
• Defining Types of Aphasia
• Video Contrasting Aphasia and Apraxia
• Video Wernicke’s Aphasia
• Video Broca’s Aphasia
• Video Speech Apraxia
• Video Description of Dyspraxia
• Lectures on Dyspraxia, Dyslexia

• Complete Quiz 3
• Complete Assignment 2

20

Module 4:  Objectives

• List the categories of etiology.
• List common neurological disorders and describe major characteristics of the following:
  • Migraine, CVA, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Dementia 
  • Sleep Disorders, Brain Tumors, Cerebral Palsy
  • Neurocutaneous disorders, traumatic brain injury, infectious processes.
• List and describe four types of strokes.

Module 4:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Reading Material Lesson 4
• Brain Injury Facts
• ASET Article:  Creutzfeld Jakob
• ASET Article:  Creutxfeld Jakob:  An Outpatient Presentation

• Complete Quiz 4

47

Module 5:  Objectives

• Describe abnormal EEG features.
• Correlate EEG abnormalities with clinical conditions and anatomical lesions
• Explain the difference between a physiological test (i.e. EEG) and a structural imaging test (i.e. CT, MRI)
• Describe how the concept of electrical fields reflect the extent of structural damage.
• Explain the non-specificity of the EEG as a diagnostic test
• Demonstrate how the EEG can be used as a prognostic (as well as a diagnostic) tool
• Recognize and explain the difference between normal changes in EEG patterns and changes caused by abnormal disease processes
• Describe the mechanism responsible for epileptic discharges
•  List and explain (at least in an abbreviated form) the classification of seizure types
• List and explain the EEG effects of commonly prescribed medications.

Module 5:  Assignments

• Complete ASET Links:

• Reading Material Lesson 5
• ACNS Standardized cEEG Terminology
• Video: EEG Case Studies
• Presentation Handout
• EEG Case Studies and Imaging online
• ASET Article: Drug Effects
• Creutzfeld Jakob-End Stage Renal Failure
• Video:  Awake Craniotomy

• Read Pgs 176-203 in “Practical Approach…”text

• Complete Assignment 3
• Complete Quiz 5

10

Module 6:  Objectives

• Describe some of the technical issues that may be encountered while recording an EEG for the determination of brain death
• List the steps detailed in ACNS Guideline 6: Minimum Technical Standards for EEG Recording in Suspected Cerebral Death and the importance of adhering to the recording parameters such as recording duration, sensitivity and filter settings.
• Explain the importance of quality monitoring for ECI recordings.

Module 6:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• ACNS Min Technical Standards in Suspected Cerebral Death
• Video-ECI
• ASET Article:  Locked In Syndrome

• Complete Quiz 6

10

Module 7:  Objectives

• Explain the origin of EEG signals
• Describe how to correlate neuropathology with abnormal EEG findings
• Identify focal and generalized abnormalities and EEG patterns that suggest specific syndromes

Module 7:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Correlative Neuroanatomy
• Video:  Pattern Recognition:  How to NOT Read EEG
• Presentation Handout

• Complete Quiz 7

39

Module 8:  Objectives

• Identify EEG Patterns and practice pattern recognition

Module 8:  Assignments

• Complete Links:

• Video Presentation-Pattern Recognition w/handout

• Complete Quiz 8

260

Final Evaluation

500

Total Points