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Electroencephalography (EEG) Clinical Rotation I
Course: EEG215

First Term: 2025 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   15.0 Period(s)   0.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: C = Co-op rate per RFP


Description: Introduction to a Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) facility conducting Electroencephalograms (EEG), and participation in performance of associated procedures. Emphasis on patient preparation, testing protocol, instrument calibration and operation, documentation, and patient interactions.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the technologist’s role. (I)
2. Demonstrate introductory-level clinical skills through preceptor evaluation. (I-VI)
3. Evaluate Electroencephalogram (EEG) documents. (II)
4. Demonstrate EEG preparation techniques. (III)
5. Explain testing protocols. (III)
6. Perform application procedure in less than 45 minutes. (III)
7. Demonstrate proper calibrations. (IV)
8. Analyze electrode impedance. (IV)
9. Perform EEG calibrations. (IV)
10. Monitor patient’s differentiating normal EEG activity from basic abnormalities. (IV)
11. Document appropriate observations during testing. (IV)
12. Perform patient cleanup at termination of test. (V)
13. Analyze EEG recording with assistance. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Technologist`s role
   A. Duties
   B. Expectations
II. Documentation
   A. Physician order
   B. Patient history
   C. Reason for test
III. Electroencephalogram (EEG) preparation
   A. Preparation supplies
   B. Equipment setup
      1. Patient demographics
      2. Filters
      3. Sensitivity
   C. Pre-test patient instruction
      1. Electrode application process
      2. Explanation of overall testing
      3. Activation procedure performance
   D. Electrode application
      1. 10-20 system measurements
      2. Site preparation
      3. Placement
IV. EEG test performance
   A. Calibrations
      1. Square wave calibration
      2. Biocalibration
   B. Impedances
      1. Normal values
      2. Troubleshooting
   C. Patient instructions during test
   D. Appropriate documentation throughout the EEG
      1. Patient orientation
      2. Eyes open and closed
      3. Posterior background rhythm
      4. Movement
      5. Patient state 
      6. Activation procedure effort
      7. Normal variants
      8. Abnormal activity
   E. Performance of activation procedures
   F. Troubleshooting
   G. Correct use of montages
   H. Test completion
      1. Impedance check
      2. Calibrations
      3. Technologist notes
      4. End test
V. Cleanup
   A. Patient
      1. Removal of electrodes
      2. Removal of paste
   B. Disinfecting equipment
      1. Electrodes
      2. Bed
      3. Computer
      4. Preparation area
VI. Study review with preceptor
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2024

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