O R A N G E C O A S T C O L L E G E
NDT 110 BASIC ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG)
Professor: Walt Banoczi BVE, R.EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGT, CLTM, FASET
Classroom: ALHSc 202 Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:00a-12:00p
Phone:(714)432-5591 Office Location: ALHSc205dE-mail:
Program website:
Required Text:Primer of EEG With a Mini-Atlas by Rowan and Tolunsky;NDT 110 Course Materials Handbook;Practical Approach to Electroencephalographyby M. Liebenson 2009. All texts and materials should be in stock in the bookstore under the NDT heading.
Course Overview: This is the beginning course for the Neurodiagnostic and Polysomnography programs. It is designed to bring students with little or no previous skills or exposure in EEG to a point where they have enough practical skills and knowledge for scheduled clinical practice. In the lab portion of the course, you will learn the technique for accurate electrode placement on the head. When you begin the measuring practice you will first use "mannequin heads" and then progress to human volunteers (that's you and your fellow students). Once the measurement technique is perfected, you will progress to equipment hook-up and recording limited EEG tracings on each other. YOUR LAB GOAL: TO MEASURE AND APPLY ALL STANDARD ELECTRODES ACCURATELY (within 5mm accuracy) WITHIN 45 MINUTES.
The lecture portion of this course will instruct you in the fundamentals of EEG terminology, waveforms, artifacts, EEG instrumentation, history taking, guidelines for EEG recordings, and an introduction to abnormal EEG patterns.
Course Assignments:
1. Two quizzes worth 100 points each and covering material from reading and lectures. Quizzes are not comprehensive and will cover material from the previous segments.
2. Comprehensive Midterm exam worth 200 points
3. Artifact Atlas assignment worth 50 points
4. Two lab practical exams worth 50 points each
5. "PSG Style" collodion application worth 25 points
6. EEG Recording worth 25 points
7. Final Lab Practicum worth 200 points
8. Final comprehensive exam worth 200points
Policies and Regulations:
Students are expected to be familiar with the OCC policies listed in the college catalog (2013/2014). Expectations for student conduct and academic honesty will be followed. Specific to this class, is the expectation that all students do their own work in written assignments, lab work, and exams. Students are expected to be on time and participate in all classroom lectures and lab activities. If you are absent more than four (4) lecture or four (4) lab classes, you may receive a failing grade and be dismissed from the program.
Your instructor’s role is to teach and facilitate student learning through rigorous and demanding study and practice. His areas of expertise do not extend to counseling students regarding their personal, financial, and/or emotional problems. There are many resources available to assist students experiencing problems of these types. The OrangeCoastCollegeStudentHealthCenter is located near Parking Lot A on the east side of campus. The HealthCenter may be reached by telephone at (714) 432-5808.
Your instructor is available for questions regarding course material during office hours and class periods. If students have questions pertaining to course material or clinical assignments at other times, they may email the instructor at or leave a brief message on his office phone at (714)432-5591. The instructor is not available for questions during evening hours, weekends, and/or vacations. Please do not contact the instructor at his residence or on his personal cell phone. All such calls will be disregarded.
NDT 110 - BASIC ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY
GRADING SYSTEM - 2013
AREAS: POINTS POSSIBLE PERCENT OF AREAS
LECTURE:
Two Quizzes (100 ea)20020
Artifact Atlas Assignment505
Midterm Exam20020
Final Exam20020
LAB:
Practicum #1 - Measurement505
Practicum #2 - Application505
Collodion Application252.5
EEG Recording252.5
Final Lab Practicum20020
TOTAL:1000100%
GRADING SCALE:
A900 - 100090 - 100
B800 - 89980 – 89.9
C700 - 79970 – 79.9
D650–69965 – 69.9
F 0 - 6490 – 64.9
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:
1. Prepare a patient for an EEG recording using the International 10/20 system to measure and apply the 21 standard EEG electrodes on a mannequin head accurately (to within 5mm), and within 45 minutes.
2. Define and identify on an EEG recording observed basic rhythms, activity, and artifacts after accurately calibrating the instrument and performing standard activations techniques while utilizing the major instrument controls such as high filters, low filters and sensitivity.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
1. They attend all classes and labs regularly and are on time. If they miss a session they make sure that they obtain all missed information from a classmate.
2. They ask questions, speak in class, and make relevant comments in class discussion, even if their attempts are clumsy and difficult.
3. They turn in all assignments on time. They take the time to produce a final product that looks good, reflecting a caring attitude and pride in their work.
4. They are attentive in class and are prepared for the day's activities. They read all assigned text and optional materials.
5. Most will find the instructor's office at least once during the semester for clarity of assignments, help with difficult concepts, and other relevant activities.
6. Basically, they do more than just what will get a "C".
NDT 110 - BASIC ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY(EEG)
LECTURE COURSE CALENDAR - 2013
WEEKDATESDAYLESSONS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS
18/27 TIntroduction
Primer: Intro pg. xiii-xiv
EEG Terminology
29/5 ThFinish Terminology
Libenson: Chpt.3
39/12 ThEEG Rhythms (Awake)
Primer: EEGs #1,7,10,11
Libenson: Chpt. 2 & Chpt. 11
49/19 ThEEG Rhythms (Sleep)
Primer: pg. 29-30;
Primer: EEGs #12-15
59/26 ThQuiz #1,Instrumentation, Calibration, Montages
Primer: pg. 8-21
Libenson: Chpt. 5
610/3 ThEEG Polarity Rules
Libenson: Chpt.4
710/10 ThReview for Midterm Exam
810/17 ThMIDTERM EXAM, Basic Abnormalities
Primer: EEGs #39-63
Libenson: Chpt. 9
910/24 ThPhysiological Artifacts
Primer: EEGs #23, 26-28, 30-32, 34-35, 37-38
Libenson: Chpt. 6
1010/31 ThNonphysiological Artifacts
Primer: 29, 32-33, 36
1111/7 ThActivation Techniques
HV, Photic & Sleep
Primer: pgs. 33-35; EEGs #19-20
Libenson: Chpt. 10, pgs. 242-250
1211/14 ThQuiz #2, Artifact Atlas due
Taking a Relevant Patient History
Electrical Safety (exercise/quiz)
Minimal Standards of EEG
ACNS: Guideline 1
1311/21 ThMeasuring Time Constant (TC)
Libenson: pgs. 165-167
Measuring EEG Waveforms
Libenson: pgs. 32-34
1411/26 TFilters and Frequency Response Curves
Libenson: Chpt. 7
1512/5 ThReview for Final Exam
1612/12 ThFINAL LECTURE EXAM
*Exams must be taken on the scheduled date. Make-up exams are accepted within one week but the points possible will be deducted by 20%. No make-up exams will be accepted after one week.
NDT 110 - BASIC ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY
LAB COURSE CALENDAR - 2013
Week 1ThIntroduction, lab instructions and hand out supplies
10/20 system. Demonstration…
Primer: pg. 3-8
Yamada: pg. 5-9
FPractice measuring styrofoam heads
Week 2TPractice measuring styrofoam heads
FPractice measuring mannequin heads (short-hair)
Week 3TPractice measuring mannequin heads (short-hair)
FPractice measuring mannequin heads (long-hair)
Week 4TPractice measuring mannequin heads (long-hair)
FContinue measurement practice
Week 5TContinue measurement practice
FContinue measurement practice
Week 6TContinue measurement practice
FPractical #1 - Measurement (mannequins)
Week 7TLecture/Demonstration-electrode application (paste) Primer: pg. 2-3
Yamada: pg. 9
FMeasure & apply electrodes (paste)
Week 8TContinue measurement & application practice
FContinue measurement & application practice
Week 9TScheduled observation at a PSG lab or paste application
FScheduled observation at a PSG lab or paste application
Week 10TContinue measurement & application practice
FPractical #2 - Measurement & Application (mannequins)
Week 11TLecture/Demonstration-electrode application (collodion)
Yamada: pg. 9-10
FCollodion application
Week 12TContinue measurement & application practice (paste)
FContinue measurement & application practice (paste)
Week 13TMeasurement, paste application on human subject
FFinal Practical - Measurement & Application(mannequins)
Week 14ThThanksgiving Holiday
FThanksgiving Holiday
Week 15TMeasurement, paste application on human subject
FMeasurement, paste application & routine EEG recording
Week 16TMeasurement, paste application & routine EEG recording
FMeasurement, paste application & routine EEG recording