Course Overview
Enhance knowledge of normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function as well as disease states (common and rare) encountered in an electrodiagnostic laboratory. Correlate patient history and clinical symptoms to select the appropriate nerve conduction study protocol for evaluation of patients’ peripheral nervous system. Hands on practice in laboratory classes supplement the theoretical learning and provide opportunities for students to accomplish advanced NCS recordings in accordance to minimal technical standards. This practice provides students with skills to perform NCS as an entry level technologist, performing routine and advanced NCS in a laboratory setting under the direction of a registered technologist. Evaluation includes a range of lab and theory assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Prerequisite(s)
- All Level 1 courses
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function as well as disease states (common and rare) encountered in an electrodiagnostic laboratory.
- Take relevant patient history to determine the appropriate nerve conduction studies to be performed.
- Demonstrate patient handling skills by clearly describing the procedure to the patient and addressing patient concerns.
- Demonstrate nerve conduction techniques to perform reproducible advanced motor and sensory nerve conduction studies in upper and lower extremities, including the phrenic motor nerve evaluation, according to the lab protocol.
- Perform H reflex recordings in accordance to minimal technical standards.
- Demonstrate techniques to obtain the repetitive nerve stimulation study on proximal and distal muscle.
- Perform blink reflex test in accordance with lab protocol.
- Recognize physiological and non-physiological artefacts and take the appropriate steps to eliminate or reduce them.
- Distinguish (not interpret) the difference between normal and abnormal waveforms for the studies performed.
- Demonstrate how to ensure that the laboratory and testing site adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards.
- Follow appropriate standard precautions and facility policies.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Nerve Conduction Techniques 2 (ENPY 2263) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Electroneurophysiology
Diploma Full-time
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