Maricopa Community Colleges  EEG116   19946-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/94
EEG116 19946-19965 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Basic Electroneurodiagnostic Skills
Eighty-hour clinical course. Theory, practical application, and clinical procedures germane to the EEG Department. Stress on hospital orientation, job competency, professional growth, and interpersonal communications with staff and patients. Prerequisites: (HLP113AA and HLP113AB) or HLP113. Corequisites: EEG130 or permission of director/coordinator.
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EEG116   19946-19965 Basic Electroneurodiagnostic Skills
1. Identify and describe rules and regulations of the hospital and the electreoencephalography labs. (I)
2. Describe and demonstrate appropriate behavior between the technician and the patient as well as co-worker relationships. (II)
3. Analyze work flow and assist within limits of training. (III)
4. Explain and demonstrate the responsibilities and time constraints of training staff. (IV)
5. Recognize, evaluate and determine priorities of patient's need and limits of his/her physical and mental tolerances. (V)
6. Assist in moving the patient using appropriate body mechanics. (VI)
7. Practice patient communication and rapport by providing instructions, reassurances and maintaining a courteous, tactful dialogue. (VII)
8. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new situations and react flexibly to change. (VIII)
9. Observe the patient for physiological stresses and abnormalities. (IX)
10. Measure a person's head according to International 10-20 System of Electrode Placement. (X)
11. Apply electrodes to a person's head to obtain impedances below 5,000 ohms. (XI)
12. Demonstrate ability to interface numeric electrode selection with International 10-20 System Nomenclature. (XII)
13. Explain protocol for obtaining a basic EEG. (XIII)
14. Clean, maintain and stock the EEG instrument, linen supply, etc. (XIV)
15. Read procedure manuals and explain procedures used in specific EEG tests. (XV)
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EEG116   19946-19965 Basic Electroneurodiagnostic Skills
    I. Rules and Regulations
        A. Dress code and uniforms
        B. Smoking areas
        C. Noise level
        D. Other
      II. Behavioral Suggestions
          A. Patient interaction
          B. Co-worker relationships
        III. Cooperative Assistance
            A. Work flow of department
            B. Non-directed assistance
          IV. Staff Training Responsibilities
            V. Patient Physical and Mental Needs
                A. Recognition of need
                B. Evaluation of need
                C. Priority of need
                D. Patient Comfort
                  1. Position
                  2. Temperature
              VI. Moving Patient Using Body Mechanics
                VII. Patient Communication and Rapport
                    A. Instructions
                    B. Reassurances
                    C. Tactful, courteous dialogue
                  VIII. Reaction to New Situations
                      A. Rapid response
                      B. Continuation of responsible behavior
                      C. Flexibility
                    IX. Evidence of Physiological Stress or Abnormalities
                        A. State of consciousness
                        B. Changes in respiration
                        C. Coloring-cyanotic, pale, red
                        D. Skin-dry, damp, perspiring
                        E. Intravenous infusions
                        F. Physical defects
                      X. Head Movement
                          A. Metric tape measure
                          B. International 10-20 System of Electrode Placement
                          C. Accuracy within 0.5 cm.
                        XI. Electrode Application
                            A. Calibrate impedance meter
                            B. Abrasive redux creme and electrode paste
                            C. Electrode impedance below 5,000 ohms
                          XII. Interface Numeric Electrode Selection with International 10-20 System Nomenclature
                              A. Application to numeric jack box leads
                              B. Numeric montage selection
                              C. Write montage, translated from numeric to International 10-20 System, on record
                            XIII. Observe Basic EEG Protocol
                                A. Calibrate the instrument
                                B. Select montage
                                C. Instruct patient
                                D. Identify muscle tremor
                                E. Employ 60 cycle notch filter
                                F. Recalibrate instrument
                              XIV. Equipment Preparation
                                  A. Clean and maintain instrument
                                  B. Stock the instrument
                                  C. Replenish linen supply
                                  D. Check all stock levels of supplies
                                XV. Procedure Manuals and Special Procedures
                                    A. Self initiated reading
                                    B. Observation of special procedures
                                      1. Seizure patterns
                                      2. Premature babies
                                      3. Sleep patterns
                                      4. Death determination
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