Course Offerings

This course is offered to both graduates of the EDT program and EDT professionals in the field to prepare for their R. EEG T. exam. The course is lecture only and is fully online to allow students from across the region to participate. Principles covered follow the practice analysis for the R. EEG T. provided by ABRET. These include patient history, neuroanatomy/neurophysiology, elements of a routine study, instrumentation, clinical correlates, ACNS guidelines, infection control, patient safety, and ethics.

Course Objectives

Describe the basic structure and function of the nervous system, especially the brain and intracranial structures

Explain common indications for EEG

Identify the requirements of a routine EEG, including activations, settings, montages and documentation

Recognize criteria for special populations and different age groups

Describe theories underlying optimal electrode application and placement, such as 10-20 head marking and appropriate electrode selection

Describe electronics and instrumentation applicable for neurologic testing

Explain techniques to enhance and localize waveforms

Differentiate patterns in EEG from normal, abnormal and artifactual

Classify and quantify seizure patterns and types

Explain ethics and regulatory standards

Describe infection control and patient safety measures

Outline of Instruction

Week 1:
Articulate the importance of accurate measurement and marking for electrode placement
Compare and contrast 10-20 and 10-10 placement and nomenclature
Compare and contrast different electrode types and appropriate uses
Identify instrument controls and appropriate settings for filters, gain, paper speed, etc.
Describe electronics applicable to neurologic testing
Quiz

Week 2:
Identify the requirements of a routine EEG according to ACNS Guidelines
Describe the common activations and their contraindications/effects
Explain settings and how/when to change them
Differentiate between various montages and explain benefits of each
Practice appropriate documentation for study, report and chart
Quiz

Week 3:
Describe the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the brain
Describe the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of intracranial structures
Explain the Circle of Willis and other vascular components
Identify common indications for EEG
Quiz

Week 4:
Describe digital instrumentation concepts
Review of first four weeks
Exam Week 1-4

Week 5:
Describe techniques to evaluate, enhance and localize waveforms
Recognize common artifacts and identify appropriate troubleshooting methods
Identify normal awake EEG patterns
Identify normal asleep EEG pattens
Identify normal variants
Quiz

Week 6:
Identify abnormal EEG patterns
Describe the nomenclature describing critical care EEG
Quiz

Week 7:
Classify and quantify seizure patterns and types
Quiz

Week 8:
Examine regulatory standards
Discuss the Code of Ethics
Describe patient safety measures, including infection control and electrical safety
Review of second four weeks
Exam Week 5-8.

Contact Hours

35

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

EEG Registry Exam

Website

https://abret.org/apply

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Recommended: Practical Guide to Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EEG, 2nd Edition, Thoru Yamada and Elizabeth Meng 2018, ISBN: 9781496383020

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
80% attendance with active participation during lecture and grades of 80% or higher on all weekly course work and tests

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is offered to both graduates of the NDT program and NDT professionals in the field to prepare for their R. EEG T. exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Neurodiagnostics

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Our field is aiming for all techs to be registered.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

EEG Technician

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technician


Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

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Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]