Description
This is an introductory course designed to provide the foundation of contemporary neurodiagnostic technology for the entering student. Concepts and objectives are presented utilizing National Professional Competencies, Professional Standards of Practice, and evidenced-based theory. Basic skills included clinical electroencephalography (EEG) with an emphasis on instrumentation, normal brain wave patterns and activating procedures. The role of the NDT technologist and medical history taking are integral components. Ethical-legal issues relating to the field are examined. Medical terminology is integrated through the course. An annotated bibliography is required.