Course Overview
This course presents a continuation on ENPY 2551 - Electroneurophysiology (EEG) Practicum 1. You will apply concepts learned in the prerequisite course to accomplish 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 with topics covered to include abnormal and normal EEG waveforms and clinical conditions diagnosed by EEG as before but with increasing speed, dexterity and accuracy. You will also be exposed to testing of patients using other electrodiagnostic procedures. You are expected to be able to perform a complete EEG and provide a technical description on any cooperative abnormal patient by the end of this term. You will be evaluated by your respective preceptors at the hospitals to which you are assigned.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
8.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Obtain a relevant patient history for any EEG test.
- Demonstrate knowledge of different electrodes and application techniques (including collodian glue) used in a variety of EEG tests and the recording properties offered by them.
- Perform a routine analog and digital EEG recording demonstrating:
- accurate measurement and application of scalp electrodes using the 10-20 system
- electrode impedances less than 5 kohms
- knowledge of different electrodes and application techniques
- knowledge of calibration procedures
- appropriate use of filter and sensitivity settings
- appropriate use of montages
- recognition of state changes, normal and abnormal waveforms
- knowledge of activation procedures and waves associated with them
- ability to troubleshoot artefacts or other technical problems
- relevant documentation of above and other pertinent information
- Obtain knowledge of seizure types and expected electrographic abnormalities
- Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to patient and environmental issues when performing any test in an institutional or clinical setting which include:
- patient safety
- confidentiality
- professional conduct
- sensitivity to different patient needs or clinical situations
- infection control
- health care
Effective as of Fall 2013
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