NDT 120 - EEG Pre-Clinical Preparation
Description
This course prepares the EEG student for safe participation in clinical education within the neurodiagnostic department. Students will explore and discuss the importance of patient safety, patient assessment, and equipment placement. Students will practice and master various procedures in a scheduled laboratory setting as well as complete online assignments.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the EEG Program
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): NDT 100 , NDT 101 , NDT 102
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
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: NDT 130, NDT 131, NDT 132, NDT 220
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: NDT 100, NDT 101, NDT 102
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss patient safety concerns during the EEG procedure.
- Demonstrate proper documentation.
- Discuss the equipment required to perform the EEG procedure.
- Demonstrate measurement of head using the 10-20 system.
- Discuss infection control procedures.
- Identify protocol for medical emergencies.
Course Outline:
I. Lab 1
A. Objectives
1. Read over “Kim’s 10/20 Measurements” (printed copy provided in lab).
2. Learn how to properly measure and mark a bald mannequin head in lab.
3. Perform a full set of measurements in lab.
4. Perform a check off in lab.
5. Complete nomenclature in lab.
6. Watch videos prior to lab.
B. Assignments
1. Participation points (earned in class).
a. Nomenclature assignment (25 points awarded for completion in class).
b. Mannequin marking assignment (25 points awarded for having all marks plotted on your mannequin head in class).
2. Pre-lab status: Nothing due prior to lab; both assignments will be completed collectively in class.
II. Lab 2
A. Objectives
1. Perform Check Off 1 on mannequin with hair in lab.
2. Introduce scrub and paste application.
3. Perform Check Off 2 on classmate in lab.
4. Watch Weaver Video prior to lab.
5. Watch Kim’s Mannequin Head Measurements prior to lab.
6. Review MiRIS Form and Verify My Measurements in lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab - NO EXCEPTIONS):
a. Measure and mark 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos of each mark in Canvas (do not apply electrodes to your patients).
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the in-lab check off (30-minute time limit for the set of measurements).
III. Lab 3
A. Objectives
1. Learn how to do a set-up on a patient that is laying down.
2. Discuss excellent patient care and patient safety.
3. Discuss how to speak to a patient on their level.
4. Discuss seizure safety.
5. Discuss PPE.
6. Perform check-off on a classmate laying down in lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab - NO EXCEPTIONS):
a. Measure, mark, and place electrodes on 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos showing each electrode placement.
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the in-lab check off (45-minute time limit to complete the full setup).
IV. Lab 4
A. Objectives
1. Perform final check off in lab.
2. See a live EEG in lab.
3. Discuss how to troubleshoot machine issues.
4. Create routine EEG note card in lab.
5. Discuss Clinicals/Expectations.
6. Watch “How to Perform an EEG” prior to lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab):
a. Measure, mark, and place electrodes on 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos in Canvas showing each electrode placement.
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the final check off (45-minute time limit to complete the full setup).
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
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.
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
Mandatory Course Components:
I. Lab 1
A. Objectives
1. Read over “Kim’s 10/20 Measurements” (printed copy provided in lab).
2. Learn how to properly measure and mark a bald mannequin head in lab.
3. Perform a full set of measurements in lab.
4. Perform a check off in lab.
5. Complete nomenclature in lab.
6. Watch videos prior to lab.
B. Assignments
1. Participation points (earned in class).
a. Nomenclature assignment (25 points awarded for completion in class).
b. Mannequin marking assignment (25 points awarded for having all marks plotted on your mannequin head in class).
2. Pre-lab status: Nothing due prior to lab; both assignments will be completed collectively in class.
II. Lab 2
A. Objectives
1. Perform Check Off 1 on mannequin with hair in lab.
2. Introduce scrub and paste application.
3. Perform Check Off 2 on classmate in lab.
4. Watch Weaver Video prior to lab.
5. Watch Kim’s Mannequin Head Measurements prior to lab.
6. Review MiRIS Form and Verify My Measurements in lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab - NO EXCEPTIONS):
a. Measure and mark 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos of each mark in Canvas (do not apply electrodes to your patients).
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the in-lab check off (30-minute time limit for the set of measurements).
III. Lab 3
A. Objectives
1. Learn how to do a set-up on a patient that is laying down.
2. Discuss excellent patient care and patient safety.
3. Discuss how to speak to a patient on their level.
4. Discuss seizure safety.
5. Discuss PPE.
6. Perform check-off on a classmate laying down in lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab - NO EXCEPTIONS):
a. Measure, mark, and place electrodes on 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos showing each electrode placement.
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the in-lab check off (45-minute time limit to complete the full setup).
IV. Lab 4
A. Objectives
1. Perform final check off in lab.
2. See a live EEG in lab.
3. Discuss how to troubleshoot machine issues.
4. Create routine EEG note card in lab.
5. Discuss Clinicals/Expectations.
6. Watch “How to Perform an EEG” prior to lab.
B. Assignments
1. Mandatory Pre-Lab Practice (Must be completed prior to mandatory lab):
a. Measure, mark, and place electrodes on 3 different people (not mannequins).
b. Submit photos in Canvas showing each electrode placement.
c. Use this assignment to time your prep for the final check off (45-minute time limit to complete the full setup).
Equivalent Courses:
NA
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
See Curriculog for proposal with assessment measures attached.
GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Laboratory -1:1 (min.)
Total Lab Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 105083
Course CIP Code: 51.0903
Maximum Course Enrollment: 6
Course Software Utilized: Hosted at another institution.
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Imaging Sciences
Discipline: NDT
First Term Valid: Fall 2021 (8/1/2021)
1st Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Name of Course Author:
Heather Klare
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
R.EEG-T Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist EPiC Consortium’s Host College (LCC) hires appropriately credentialed faculty for the program.
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260303T13:57:25
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031
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