Introduction and orientation to health careers in Neurodiagnostic Technology, covering the roles, certifications, licensure requirements, work environments, and career advancement opportunities in the field. This course provides an overview of clinical neurophysiology standards, focusing on neuroscience techniques, instrumentation, Neurodiagnostic terminology, and recording/monitoring methods used in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. Students will also explore various modalities performed by Neurodiagnostic Technologists.
1 Credit Hour
Introduction and orientation to health careers in Neurodiagnostic Technology, covering the roles, certifications, licensure requirements, work environments, and career advancement opportunities in the field. This course provides an overview of clinical neurophysiology standards, focusing on neuroscience techniques, instrumentation, Neurodiagnostic terminology, and recording/monitoring methods used in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. Students will also explore various modalities performed by Neurodiagnostic Technologists.
1 Credit Hour
Provides basic knowledge of electroencephalography, understanding EEG concepts utilized for diagnosis of various cerebral disorders. Includes history, development, basic neurophysiology concepts of EEG, normal and abnormal brain wave patterns in adults and children, with emphasis on instrumentation and recording techniques. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours
Provides basic knowledge of electroencephalography, understanding EEG concepts utilized for diagnosis of various cerebral disorders. Includes history, development, basic neurophysiology concepts of EEG, normal and abnormal brain wave patterns in adults and children, with emphasis on instrumentation and recording techniques. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.
4 Credit Hours
This laboratory course complements the Introduction to Neurodiagnostic Technology, NDT 1102, providing hands-on training in the foundational concepts of electroencephalography (EEG). Students will learn to apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System, understand EEG principles for diagnosing cerebral disorders, and explore basic neurophysiology, normal and abnormal brain wave patterns in adults and children, with a focus on instrumentation and recording techniques.
0 Credit Hours
This laboratory course complements the Introduction to Neurodiagnostic Technology, NDT 1102, providing hands-on training in the foundational concepts of electroencephalography (EEG). Students will learn to apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System, understand EEG principles for diagnosing cerebral disorders, and explore basic neurophysiology, normal and abnormal brain wave patterns in adults and children, with a focus on instrumentation and recording techniques.
0 Credit Hours
Overview of EEG applications in clinical practice. You will learn to identify and interpret epileptiform discharges, understand the effects of various medications on brainwave patterns, and correlate EEG findings with neurological diseases. It includes an in-depth review of criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in specialized hospital settings, such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also explores EEG signal analysis methods. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Overview of EEG applications in clinical practice. You will learn to identify and interpret epileptiform discharges, understand the effects of various medications on brainwave patterns, and correlate EEG findings with neurological diseases. It includes an in-depth review of criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in specialized hospital settings, such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also explores EEG signal analysis methods. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
An introduction to evoked potential recording techniques, focusing on equipment operation, waveform principles, and the identification of normal and abnormal patterns. Topics include electrode placement, calibration, and obtaining clear, replicable waveforms for brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
An introduction to evoked potential recording techniques, focusing on equipment operation, waveform principles, and the identification of normal and abnormal patterns. Topics include electrode placement, calibration, and obtaining clear, replicable waveforms for brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The lab for Intermediate Electroencephalography (EEG) focuses on identifying the clinical significance of epileptiform patterns, the effects of medications on EEG recordings, and EEG correlations with infections, vascular conditions, and structural diseases. Students will analyze criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in hospital settings such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also includes practical experience in performing EEG signal analysis.
0 Credit Hours
The lab for Intermediate Electroencephalography (EEG) focuses on identifying the clinical significance of epileptiform patterns, the effects of medications on EEG recordings, and EEG correlations with infections, vascular conditions, and structural diseases. Students will analyze criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in hospital settings such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also includes practical experience in performing EEG signal analysis.
0 Credit Hours
Lab for Basic Evoked Potential introduces evoked potential recording techniques. The course emphasizes equipment operation, principles of use, waveform characteristics (normal and abnormal), electrode placement, calibration, and the process of obtaining clear, replicated evoked waveforms. It covers brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects.
0 Credit Hours
Lab for Basic Evoked Potential introduces evoked potential recording techniques. The course emphasizes equipment operation, principles of use, waveform characteristics (normal and abnormal), electrode placement, calibration, and the process of obtaining clear, replicated evoked waveforms. It covers brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects.
0 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." The course will focus on discussion of the classification of sleep disorders, and the physiological effects of sleep disorders and ramifications/implications on patient health. In addition there will be discussion of medication effects on sleep stages/patterns. Discussion of various therapies for sleep disordered breathing, and other sleep disorders. Discussion on monitoring of nocturnal seizures, and seizure types. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." The course will focus on discussion of the classification of sleep disorders, and the physiological effects of sleep disorders and ramifications/implications on patient health. In addition there will be discussion of medication effects on sleep stages/patterns. Discussion of various therapies for sleep disordered breathing, and other sleep disorders. Discussion on monitoring of nocturnal seizures, and seizure types. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Lab includes demonstration of pattern recognition of sleep disorders, physiological effects of sleep disorders and ramifications/implications on patient health, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) set-up, nocturnal O2, CO2 monitoring. Recognizing medication effects on sleep stages/patterns. Determining various therapies for sleep disordered breathing, and other sleep disorders, nocturnal seizures, and seizure types.
0 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Lab includes demonstration of pattern recognition of sleep disorders, physiological effects of sleep disorders and ramifications/implications on patient health, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) set-up, nocturnal O2, CO2 monitoring. Recognizing medication effects on sleep stages/patterns. Determining various therapies for sleep disordered breathing, and other sleep disorders, nocturnal seizures, and seizure types.
0 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." The course will discuss parameters, digital and technical specifications of polysomnography, staging and scoring of sleep patterns, identification of various forms of sleep breathing and movement disorders. Discuss sleep calculations and daytime sleep studies, advanced PAP therapies, esophageal pH and NPT testing, sleep disorders lab management, and Home Sleep Testing. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." The course will discuss parameters, digital and technical specifications of polysomnography, staging and scoring of sleep patterns, identification of various forms of sleep breathing and movement disorders. Discuss sleep calculations and daytime sleep studies, advanced PAP therapies, esophageal pH and NPT testing, sleep disorders lab management, and Home Sleep Testing. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Lab for this course involves parameters, digital and technical specifications of polysomnography, staging and scoring sleep patterns, identification breathing and movement disorders. Demonstrating sleep calculations and daytime sleep studies advanced PAP therapies, esophageal pH and NPT testing. Evaluating the aspects of sleep disorders lab management, and Home Sleep Testing.
0 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Lab for this course involves parameters, digital and technical specifications of polysomnography, staging and scoring sleep patterns, identification breathing and movement disorders. Demonstrating sleep calculations and daytime sleep studies advanced PAP therapies, esophageal pH and NPT testing. Evaluating the aspects of sleep disorders lab management, and Home Sleep Testing.
0 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Classroom portion to enhance the END 1881 Polysomnography practicum experience in a selected polysomnography lab or an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of a PSG technologist or physician. Emphasis on PSG concepts.
1 Credit Hour
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Classroom portion to enhance the END 1881 Polysomnography practicum experience in a selected polysomnography lab or an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of a PSG technologist or physician. Emphasis on PSG concepts.
1 Credit Hour
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Practicum in the clinical setting in a sleep laboratory or a sleep center. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, individual body mechanics and patient transfer techniques. Gather and analyze patient information, perform testing preparation procedures, perform polysomnographic procedures. Emphasis on performing overnight diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnograms. Twenty-one practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Practicum in the clinical setting in a sleep laboratory or a sleep center. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, individual body mechanics and patient transfer techniques. Gather and analyze patient information, perform testing preparation procedures, perform polysomnographic procedures. Emphasis on performing overnight diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnograms. Twenty-one practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Classroom component designed to complement the clinical electroencephalography experience in a designated neurodiagnostic lab or affiliated healthcare facility, supervised by a neurodiagnostic technologist. Focus is placed on EEG concepts, communication, and professionalism. One classroom, seven practicum hours per week
2 Credit Hours
Classroom component designed to complement the clinical electroencephalography experience in a designated neurodiagnostic lab or affiliated healthcare facility, supervised by a neurodiagnostic technologist. Focus is placed on EEG concepts, communication, and professionalism. One classroom, seven practicum hours per week
2 Credit Hours
Clinical electroencephalography experience in a selected neurodiagnostic lab or an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of a neurodiagnostic technologist. Emphasis on EEG concepts. Performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping, and clinical history taking.
0 Credit Hours
Clinical electroencephalography experience in a selected neurodiagnostic lab or an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of a neurodiagnostic technologist. Emphasis on EEG concepts. Performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping, and clinical history taking.
0 Credit Hours
Discussion of intraoperative monitoring of CNS (brain, brainstem, spinal cord) function during surgical procedures. Types of recordings, technologist's role, recording parameters, reason for surgical monitoring, variables affecting monitoring, and outcome of surgery.
2 Credit Hours
Discussion of intraoperative monitoring of CNS (brain, brainstem, spinal cord) function during surgical procedures. Types of recordings, technologist's role, recording parameters, reason for surgical monitoring, variables affecting monitoring, and outcome of surgery.
2 Credit Hours
Discussion of neonatal and pediatric EEG recording techniques, including normal and abnormal electroencephalograms. Topics include the development of the sleep-wake cycle, EEG monitoring in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis considering various factors. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Discussion of neonatal and pediatric EEG recording techniques, including normal and abnormal electroencephalograms. Topics include the development of the sleep-wake cycle, EEG monitoring in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis considering various factors. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Lab for Neonatal/Pediatric Electroencephalography will demonstrate recording neonatal and pediatric EEG electroencephalograms. Development of sleep-wake cycle, monitoring the EEG in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis based on polysomnographic variables.
0 Credit Hours
Lab for Neonatal/Pediatric Electroencephalography will demonstrate recording neonatal and pediatric EEG electroencephalograms. Development of sleep-wake cycle, monitoring the EEG in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis based on polysomnographic variables.
0 Credit Hours
This course provides a foundational overview of nerve conduction studies and electromyography, focusing on equipment use, stimulation site placement, and error prevention. Topics include the electronics and pathology of nerve conduction studies, identification of normal and abnormal findings, anatomy relevant to entrapment sites, and waveform analysis. Case presentations are incorporated to enhance clinical understanding. Two classroom, two lab hour per week.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a foundational overview of nerve conduction studies and electromyography, focusing on equipment use, stimulation site placement, and error prevention. Topics include the electronics and pathology of nerve conduction studies, identification of normal and abnormal findings, anatomy relevant to entrapment sites, and waveform analysis. Case presentations are incorporated to enhance clinical understanding. Two classroom, two lab hour per week.
3 Credit Hours
This course explores the neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It examines the neurophysiology of sleep, including the role of the autonomic nervous system, respiratory and cardiovascular effects, regulation of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Emphasis is placed on the maturation of sleep stages from neonates to adults. Designed to support the Polysomnography Certificate Program, this course prepares students to become competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists by developing their cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
3 Credit Hours
This course explores the neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It examines the neurophysiology of sleep, including the role of the autonomic nervous system, respiratory and cardiovascular effects, regulation of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Emphasis is placed on the maturation of sleep stages from neonates to adults. Designed to support the Polysomnography Certificate Program, this course prepares students to become competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists by developing their cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
3 Credit Hours
This lab focuses on practical skills for performing nerve conduction studies, including proper use of equipment, accurate placement of stimulation sites, and identification of common sources of error. Students will analyze waveforms, explore the anatomy of entrapment sites, and interpret normal and abnormal nerve conduction study findings. Case presentations will enhance understanding of pathology and clinical applications.
0 Credit Hours
This lab focuses on practical skills for performing nerve conduction studies, including proper use of equipment, accurate placement of stimulation sites, and identification of common sources of error. Students will analyze waveforms, explore the anatomy of entrapment sites, and interpret normal and abnormal nerve conduction study findings. Case presentations will enhance understanding of pathology and clinical applications.
0 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of polysomnography, including job responsibilities and credentialing. It covers normal and abnormal sleep disorders, focusing on the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Students will learn sleep apnea recording techniques, electrode placement and calibration, and use of diagnostic equipment. Emphasis is placed on monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, including the use of CPAP and BiPAP equipment. Troubleshooting artifacts and interpreting sleep study results are also addressed. The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of polysomnography, including job responsibilities and credentialing. It covers normal and abnormal sleep disorders, focusing on the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Students will learn sleep apnea recording techniques, electrode placement and calibration, and use of diagnostic equipment. Emphasis is placed on monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, including the use of CPAP and BiPAP equipment. Troubleshooting artifacts and interpreting sleep study results are also addressed. The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
This lab focuses on the fundamentals of polysomnography, emphasizing proper electrode placement and baseline testing. Students will practice recording sleep apnea montages, calibrating diagnostic equipment, and integrating physiologic functions of the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Key topics include monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, as well as troubleshooting artifacts and using CPAP and BiPAP equipment effectively.
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains."
0 Credit Hours
This lab focuses on the fundamentals of polysomnography, emphasizing proper electrode placement and baseline testing. Students will practice recording sleep apnea montages, calibrating diagnostic equipment, and integrating physiologic functions of the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Key topics include monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, as well as troubleshooting artifacts and using CPAP and BiPAP equipment effectively.
The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains."
0 Credit Hours
Continuation of practicum in a clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance, and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
Continuation of practicum in a clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance, and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides hands-on practice in a clinical setting, such as a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, and/or nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
This course provides hands-on practice in a clinical setting, such as a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, and/or nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
3 Credit Hours
This capstone course focuses on evaluating and refining the knowledge, skills, and experiences of neurodiagnostic technologists. Students will prepare a professional resume and cover letter, review employment interview techniques, and receive guidelines for career readiness. The course also includes board preparation for the EEG certification exam.
2 Credit Hours
This capstone course focuses on evaluating and refining the knowledge, skills, and experiences of neurodiagnostic technologists. Students will prepare a professional resume and cover letter, review employment interview techniques, and receive guidelines for career readiness. The course also includes board preparation for the EEG certification exam.
2 Credit Hours
Continuation of practicum in clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site.
0 Credit Hours
Continuation of practicum in clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site.
0 Credit Hours
Practicum in clinical setting at a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures.
0 Credit Hours
Practicum in clinical setting at a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures.
0 Credit Hours