Nerve Conduction Techniques ENPY 3353

Upon successful completion of this course:

• The student will learn the basic knowledge of normal nerve and muscle anatomy and function as well as disease states encountered in an electrodiagnostic laboratory.
• The student will learn to apply electrodes to standard predetermined positions on a patient, as well as record responses from the nerves and muscles with surface recording and stimulating electrodes.
• The student will be capable of recognizing physiological and non-physiological artefacts and will be capable of taking the appropriate steps to eliminate them.
• The student will be able to recognize normal and abnormal clinical presentations seen in an electrodiagnostic laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge and sensitivity to patient and enviormental issues when performing any test in an institutional or clinical setting which includes:
• Patient safety and confidentiality
• Professional conduct
• Explanation of tests in a clear and friendly manner
• Washes hands before and after handling patient
• Appropriately discards hazardous materials

Effective as of Fall 2013