Maricopa Community Colleges  EEG202   19946-19982 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/92
EEG202 19946-19982 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Intermediate EEG Skills I
Clinical application of EEG(Electroneurodiagnostic) patient interaction in laboratory setting. Prerequisites: (EEG116 or HLP116) and EEG130, or permission of program director/coordinator. Corequisites: EEG201, EEG203, and EEG204.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EEG202   19946-19982 Intermediate EEG Skills I
1. Participate in the work flow of the EEG laboratory. (I)
2. Measure and adequately apply electrodes using the international 10-20 system. (II)
3. Calibrate, measure, and adjust all EEG instruments in use in the laboratory. (III)
4. Document montages, parameters, clinical observations on the recording. (IV)
5. Assist with patient history. (V)
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EEG202   19946-19982 Intermediate EEG Skills I
    I. Professional Laboratory Participation
        A. Hospital/department rules and regulations
        B. Basic paperwork requirements
        C. Scheduling/prioritizing routine
        D. Cleaning and stocking of laboratories
      II. Electrode Measurement/Application
          A. Measure within one centimeter using international 10-20 system
          B. Scalp preparation and electrode application
          C. Impedances below 5000 ohms
        III. Calibration
            A. Recognize and correct deviations in the following
              1. Baselines
                a. Mechanical
                b. Electrical
              2. Time axis
              3. Damping
              4. Sensitivity
            B. Document and measure bio-cal
            C. Perform end calibrations at conclusion of testing
              1. Calibrate at all parameters recorded
              2. Select appropriate input voltage
          IV. Documentation
              A. All montages correctly listed
              B. Head stamps used and correctly diagrammed
              C. Patient condition and position noted
                1. Beginning of each montage
                2. With any alteration
            V. Acquiring Patient History
                A. Standard information for identification
                B. Basic oral history format
                  1. Chief (current) complaint
                  2. Past medical history
                  3. Family history
                C. Patient rapport
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