Maricopa Community Colleges  EEG201   20086-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  6-23-2009

EEG201  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring

L+L  3.0 Credit(s)  4.0 Period(s)  3.7 Load  Occ

Intermediate EEG

Expanded study of neurological and neurophysiological medicine. Studies in cerebrovascular and central nervous system lesions, metabolic and infectious disease, trauma, congenital, and pediatric disorders. Extensive record review. Normal and abnormal Electrocardiograms (EKG) patterns related to Electoencephalogram (EEG) testing.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Electroneurodiagnostics Program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EEG201  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring

Intermediate EEG

 

1.

Analyze Electoencephalogram (EEG) recordings with clinical correlates. (I)

2.

Identify and describe central nervous system disease processes. (II)

3.

Recognize neonatal and pediatric disorders with EEG correlates. (III)

4.

Identify and describe signs of central nervous system trauma. (IV)

5.

Recognize abnormal EKG patterns that may affect testing outcomes. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

EEG201  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring

Intermediate EEG

I. Record Review

A. Normal adults

B. Normal children

II. Central Nervous System (CNS) Disease Processes

A. Seizures

B. Cerebral vascular diseases

C. Space occupying lesions

D. Toxic, metabolic, and endocrine conditions

E. Infectious diseases

III. Neonatal and Pediatric Findings

A. Normal

B. Abnormal

IV. Identifying and Describing Types of CNS Trauma

A. Presenting symptoms of patient

B. Findings on EEG records

V. Recognition of Abnormal EKG Patterns

A. Effect on EEG testing

B. Clinical signs of patient

C. Technician responsibilities

 

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