2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EEGT 130 - Principles of Electroencephalogram

2 CR
This course explores the history of electroencephalograms (EEG). Students will discuss the use of EEGs in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. Topics will include the national competency standards for performing EEGs, fundamentals of patient care, and HIPPA compliance.

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Neurodiagnostic Technologist Program required.
Requisites: Take EEGT 100 , EEGT 101 , EEGT 102 , and EEGT 120  with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Discuss the history of EEG.
  2. Identify the national competency standards for performing EEG.
  3. Discuss the essentials of patient screening.
  4. Describe ways to identify a patient in distress.
  5. Discuss the importance of HIPPA compliance both in the clinical setting and classroom.