Basic Electroencephalography Two Days
This course is designed as a basic introduction to the technical and clinical aspects of EEG. Workshops will be conducted to provide one on one instruction for the International 10/20 System method of measuring
· International 10/20 System
· Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology
· Normal/Abnormal EEG
· Instrumentation
· Polarity & Localization
· Artifact Recognition
· Activation Procedures
· International Classification of Seizures
· Pediatric EEG
· Digital EEG Concepts
Basic Evoked Potentials Two Days
This two day course will introduce the basic clinical and technical concepts of visual, auditory and somatosensory evoked potentials. Participants will learn the recommended standards for montage and parameter selection, waveform identification and the criteria for clinically significant abnormalities.
Basic Evoked Potentials Topics
· Evoked Potential Instrumentation/Electronics
· Electrode Measurement and Application Techniques
· Visual, Auditory and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
· Anatomy of the Visual, Auditory and Sensory Pathways
· Waveform Identification
· Criteria for Clinically Significant Abnormality
· Introduction to Intraoperative Monitoring
Basic Polysomnography Two Days
Course Director: Glenna Carroll, R. EEG T., RPSGT
This two-day course will introduce the basic clinical and technical concepts of Polysomnography. This course has been developed to assist technologists currently performing PSG studies who desire further training.
· Instrumentation
· Introduction to Sleep Disorders
· Nasal CPAP and Bi-level pressure
· EKG Interpretation
· Technical Guidelines for Recording Polysomnography
· Polysomnographic Record Review
· 10/20 System of Measuring adapted for Polysomnograms
· Application of Electrodes & Monitors, & Recording Procedures
· The MSLT and MWT
· Scoring: Sleep Stages, Events, and the Rules
· Polarity, Localization and Eye monitors
· Anatomy & Physiology of the Respiratory System
· NPT: What you need to know to survive
Contact CNP
Additional information regarding courses and accommodations can be obtained by calling The School of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Violet Long, R EEG/EP T., R.PSG T
Director
Phone: (610) 447-2923
or (610) 447-2915
Fax: (610) 447-2696
Email: Violet.Long@crozer.org
The School of Clinical Neurophysiology
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013-3995
Continuing Education (ACE) credits:
"The American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists has granted ASET Continuing Education (ACE) credits for this program. Such crediting, however, should not be construed by program participants as an endorsement of any type of instruments or supplies mentioned or involved in these presentations."