Neuro Courses
Learn about the human nervous system or prepare for electroneurodiagnostic certification exams with these courses.
The courses are hybrid, combining seated and online learning. Students will meet in class via Microsoft Teams and then complete further study via Blackboard online from their computers.
Industry-recognized credential: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG.T.) and Certification for Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM), from the American Board of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Complete course in: Three months or less
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Neuro Courses
IONM Review Course
Course Objectives
o Discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathways important to IONM
o Explain common indications for IONM
o Know the recommended modalities for common surgical cases
o Discuss instrumentation, settings, and montages unique to IONM
o Recognize common artifacts encountered during recordings and basic techniques of troubleshooting.
o Explain principles of stimulation
o Recognize and Explain measurement of applicable waveforms and responses
o Know the criteria for significant changes occurring during recordings
o Know effects of common anesthetic agents
o Know effects of physiological variables on monitoring results
o Analyze principles of infection control
o Examine and describe ethics and legal/regulatory standards.
Outline of instruction
Discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathways important to IONM.
Explain common indications for IONM.
Know the recommended modalities for common surgical cases.
Discuss instrumentation, settings, and montages unique to IONM.
Recognize common artifacts encountered during recordings and basic techniques of troubleshooting.
Explain principles of stimulation.
Recognize and Explain measurement of applicable waveforms and responses.
Know the criteria for significant changes occurring during recordings.
Know effects of common anesthetic agents.
Know effects of physiological variables on monitoring results.
Analyze principles of infection control.
Examine and describe ethics and legal/regulatory standards.
Contact Hours
32
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
CNIM exam
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
A Practical Approach to Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring, Second Edition. Aatif M. Husain ISBN:978-1-62070-015-0
Good internet source and computer
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Online
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance"Time will be synchronous and asynchronous. Discussion board and discussions during synchronous time."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for former program students and other neurodiagnostic technology professionals preparing for the CNIM exam.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist
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Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Course Objectives
o Describe the structure and physiology of the neuron
o Explain the basic genesis of the nervous system
o Describe the anatomy of the brain, associated structures, and the skull
o Explain the basic functions of the various intracranial structures
o Examine the clinical problems of the brain and correlate them to different pathological conditions
o Discuss the arterio-venous system of the brain
o Identify the cranial nerves and briefly describe their function
o Examine the clinical problems of cranial nerves and correlate them to different pathological conditions
o Discuss the autonomic nervous system
o Discuss the structures and functions of the spine and spinal cord
o Examine the clinical problems of the spinal cord and correlate them to different pathological conditions
Outline of instruction
Unit 1 - The Neuron and Development of the Nervous System
Unit 2 - The Brain
Unit 3 - The Cranial Nerves and Neurovasculature
Unit 4 - The Spinal Cord
Contact Hours
64
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
1. Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple 5th Edition (Interactive Edition) ISBN13: 978-935660-19-4 Stephen Goldberg
2. The Human Brain Coloring Book IBSN 0-06-460306-7 Diamond, Scheibel and Elson
3. Good internet source and computer
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Online
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance"78% or higher on all Unit Test and quizzes.
There will be a discussion board and students are expected to interact there and during synchronous time."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is offered to neurodiagnostic professionals.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist
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Neuro-Laboratory Management and Leadership
Course Objectives
1. Give examples and demonstrate effective management and assertive communication.
2. Describe ethics and legal regulatory standards.
3. Produce a departmental policy.
4. Produce a work schedule for staff.
5. Demonstrate understanding of billing codes for specific procedures.
Outline of instruction
Module One - All Things Legal
1. Ethics and Legal
2. Regulatory Standards
3. OSHA Workplace Safety Rules
4. Infection Control
5. Ethical Standards of Technologist
a. ABRET
b. ASET
Module Two - Follow the Rules
1. Policies and Procedures
2. How to create a departmental policy
3. How to implement a policy within the department
Module Three - Communication is Key
1. Effective Management
2. Assertive Communication
3. Scheduling
4. Billing, Purchasing, and Equipment
Contact Hours
16
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
None
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance"Be engaged during live lectures."
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Neurodiagnostic Professionals in a new supervisory role or who have no leadership experience and would like to gain new skills and techniques to enhance their managerial experience.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Neurodiagnostic Managers
Neurodiagnostic Supervisors
Related Courses
EDT-3100A3
EDT-3100B3
EDT-3100C3
Course Contact Information
Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]
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