Course Overview
This course presents a continuation on ENPY1262 – Electroneurophysiology (EEG) 1. You will apply concepts learned in the prerequisite course to complete EEG recordings on cooperative patients in hospital laboratories, according to the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) Minimal Technical Standards. Emphasis will be on hands on learning, running records and reading EEGs in the clinical setting. Topics covered include abnormal and normal EEG waveforms and clinical conditions diagnosed by EEG. You will also be exposed to testing of patients using other electrodiagnostic procedures. Students are expected to be able to perform a complete EEG and provide a technical description on any cooperative patient by the end of this term. You will be evaluated by your preceptor at your assigned hospital. However, BCIT instructors retain final responsibility for the student’s status in the course.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Obtain a relevant patient history for any EEG test.
- Describe the different electrodes and application techniques (including collodian glue) that are used in a variety of EEG tests and their recording properties.
- Perform a routine digital EEG recording.
- Accurately measure and apply scalp electrodes using the 10-20 system.
- Maintain electrode impedances less than 5 kohms.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of different electrodes and application techniques.
- Conduct calibration procedures.
- Adjust filter and sensitivity settings correctly.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of montages.
- Identify state changes, normal and abnormal waveforms.
- Perform activation procedures and recognize the waves associated with them.
- Troubleshoot artefacts and other technical problems.
- Document the above and other pertinent information.
- Describe seizure types and expected electrographic abnormalities.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and environmental issues when performing any test. These include:
- Patient safety
- Confidentiality
- Professional conduct
- Sensitivity to different patient needs or clinical situations
- Infection control
- Health care
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Electroneurophysiology EEG Clinical 1 (ENPY 2551) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Electroneurophysiology
Diploma Full-time
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