Electroneurophysiology

Provides an essential foundation in human anatomy, physiology, and neurosciences for the clinical practice of electroneurophysiology. The structure of the body, both at a gross and microscopic level, will provide a framework for the discussion of physiological processes. Major topics include: cytology, histology, principles of homeostasis, body organization and terminology, skeletal system, muscular system, endocrine system, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Nervous control of each body system will be emphasized. Study of the nervous system proper will be covered in the accompanying course, BHSC 1151, Fundamentals of Neurology.

Introduces the fundamental approach to diagnosing neurological diseases and illustrates the impact of neurological disease on the patient, practitioner, and society as a whole. This is achieved through a combination of lectures, guest speakers, seminars, case studies and video examples of neuropathology and the neurological exam, individual and/or group projects and presentations. The goal is to develop an appreciation for and a rudimentary skill in applying the systematic diagnostic approach of neurology. The contributions of various electroneurodiagnostic and monitoring techniques (imaging, laboratory and testing) will be considered, with an emphasis on preparation for interprofessional practice. Group work and presentation skills will be emphasized as will close collaboration and articulation with other related courses.

Explores basic concepts of behavioural science relevant to the electroneurophysiology technologist's concerns. Human relations skills for working professionally with patients are emphasized, with attention to the opportunities and challenges posed by diversity in the workplace. Theory and research findings related to stress and illness behaviour are covered.

As an Electroneurophysiology Technologist, you will be professionally communicating on many technical and interpersonal levels with colleagues and other medical personnel, and clients/patients. COMM 1181 introduces you to business, and technical communication skills you will require to be successful in your career. You will apply these skills when writing memos, e-mails, technical instructions and reports. Assignments will be relevant to your career as a technologist and will include those for your career package: company profile, job advertisement, résumé, application letter and job interviews, in which you will assume the roles of interviewer and interviewee. As industry requires very high levels of literacy, you will concurrently focus on your grammar and editing skills.

This course will concentrate on advanced topics pertaining to EEG in the field including but not limited to: epilepsy surgery monitoring, the seizure investigation unit, continuous long-term monitoring, and quantitative EEG. EEG interpretation of abnormal and difficult EEGs will continue throughout this course in preparation for the fourth-term practicum. A solid understanding of all basic normal and abnormal EEG concepts is essential for doing well in this course.

The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to provide patient care in diagnostic neurophysiology departments in hospitals and health care clinics. The course introduces the student to the hospital environment and basic safety concepts of patient care. It assists the student to implement specific patient care skills required to work effectively with patients requiring electroneuro-diagnostic testing. The course includes such topics as occupational health and safety, moving and transferring patients, medical and surgical asepsis, patient assessment, medication administration, intravenous therapy, and medical emergencies.

This is an introductory physics course with an emphasis on applications to electroneurophysiology. The course will cover the topics of measurement (including graphing, data reporting, and unit conversion), scalars and vectors and their applications to forces (including vector components with Cartesian and oblique axes), and an introduction to electricity as a foundation for applications in electroneurophysiology. The capacitor and resistor will be introduced and basic DC circuit analysis will be presented.

BHSC 2212 provides a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of immediate relevance to the practice of electroneurophysiology with emphasis on EEG and evoked potentials. There is a systematic treatment of normal central nervous system anatomy and physiology, general neuropathology, seizures and epilepsy, and other CNS disorders. Application of the neurological exam to diagnosis of each disorder will be an overarching theme. Discussion of related material encountered in the clinic, lab, or other courses is encouraged and active participation in learning will be expected.
Prerequisite(s): BHSC 1112 and BHSC 1151

This course, a continuation of Human Behaviour 1, further explores concepts of behavioural science relevant to the electroneurophysiology technologist's concerns. Topics include: a review of and expansion on human interaction skills, ethical and legal issues, human development, and common patient psychosocial issues.
Prerequisite(s): BHSC 2239

In COMM 2281, you will build on the skills learned in COMM 1181. Your first of two major research assignments this term will be on a topic in the field of electroneurophysiology. You will present your research as a written report, and as an oral presentation to your fellow students and instructors. You will also complete a formal proposal and a research report, give oral presentations using PowerPoint and a poster, use effective interview techniques to gather patient/client medical information, and learn effective conflict resolution strategies. As industry requires high literacy levels, we will continue to focus on grammar and editing skills.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1181

This course is a continuation of ENPY1153 – Electroneurophysiology EEG 1 and will prepare you for your first clinical. You will apply concepts learned in the prerequisite course to complete EEG recordings according to the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists (CAET) Minimal Technical Standards. Emphasis will be on hands-on learning, classifying recordings, and running records with minimal assistance. Topics covered include normal and abnormal EEG waveforms, and a detailed look into clinical conditions diagnosed by EEG. The course also introduces the skill of taking a relevant patient history and emphasizes professional interaction with all patients.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 1153

This is an introductory course on other modalities performed in electroneurophysiology including but not limited to nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials. You will apply concepts learned throughout the course to accomplish complete NCS and EP recordings in accordance to minimal technical standards. Emphasis will be on basic normal recording theory, techniques and interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 1153

This course is a continuation of Physics for Electroneurophysiology 1. The emphasis will be on the applications of physics to sensors commonly used in this technology. The oscilloscope will be introduced as a method for visualizing waveforms and the parallel with the EEG trace will be highlighted. AC electric voltages will be described as will the effect of filters to an AC signal. The basic ideas behind the differential amplifier will be presented and the minimum specifications for their use in ENPY will be reviewed. Digitization, sample rates, and the nyquist limit will be discussed. The physical principles behind strain gauges will be explained with an introduction to stress and strain, the operation of resistive sensors such as thermistors will be presented, as will the operation of thermocouples. The use of these gauges, their relative advantages and disadvantages will be presented. Magnetism and the principles of magnetic induction will be covered and its application to magneto-encephalography will be studied. Finally, photometry and its application to photoic stimulation will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1280

This course presents a continuation on ENPY 2252 – Electroneurophysiology EEG 2. 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): ENPY 2252

BHSC 3312 provides a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of immediate relevance to the current practices of electrophysiology with emphasis on those examined by nerve conduction studies, EMG, and evoked potentials. There is a systematic treatment of normal anatomy and physiology, general neuropathology, major disorders of movement and sensation, and electrophysiologic methods of assessment. Discussion of related material encountered in the clinic, lab, or other courses is encouraged and active participation in learning and presenting course content will be expected.
Prerequisite(s): BHSC 2212

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): ENPY 2252

This course will concentrate on advanced topics pertaining to EEG in the field including but not limited to: epilepsy surgery monitoring, the seizure investigation unit, continuous long-term monitoring, and quantitative EEG. EEG interpretation of abnormal and difficult EEGs will continue throughout this course in preparation for the fourth-term clinical. A solid understanding of all basic normal and abnormal EEG concepts is essential for doing well in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 2252 and ENPY 2551

Provides basic training in neuromuscular disease processes, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 2254 and BHSC 3312** (** must be taken concurrently)

This course will be a continuation of ENPY 2254 – Electroneurophysiology Other Modalities 1. It will provide an introduction to some of the advanced subspecialties in the field of electroneurophysiology including an introduction to the concepts and techniques of polysomnography and intraoperative monitoring.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 2254

This course presents a continuation on Electroneurophysiology (EEG) Clinical 2. Students will apply concepts learned in the prerequisite course to accomplish complete EEG recordings on all 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. Students 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 patient by the end of this term. At the end of the term, students will be employable as entry level electroneurophysiology technologists under the supervision of a registered technologist. Students will be evaluated by their respective preceptors at the hospitals to which they are assigned.
Prerequisite(s): ENPY 3351 and ENPY 3352 and ENPY 3353 and ENPY 3354