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Electroencephalography (EEG) Clinical Rotation II
Course: EEG225

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: Participation in clinical Electroencephalogram (EEG) testing. Emphasis on patient preparation, troubleshooting, documentation, record review, and report generation.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate patient documents. (I)
2. Perform complete Electroencephalogram (EEG) testing. (I-V)
3. Demonstrate intermediate-level clinical skills through preceptor evaluation. (I-V)
4. Demonstrate intermediate skills in EEG preparation techniques. (II)
5. Explain testing protocols to patients. (II)
6. Perform accurate patient application procedure in less than 45 minutes. (II)
7. Demonstrate proper equipment utilization. (II, III)
8. Analyze electrode impedance and troubleshoot electrodes as necessary. (III)
9. Perform proper calibrations. (III)
10. Monitor patient’s differentiating normal and abnormal EEG activity from artifact. (III)
11. Document appropriate observations during testing. (III)
12. Perform patient cleanup at termination of test. (IV)
13. Analyze EEG recording with assistance. (V)
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. Patient documentation
   A. Physician order
   B. History
   C. Medications
   D. Reason for test
II. Electroencephalogram (EEG) preparation
   A. 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. Application
      1. 10-20 system measurements
      2. Electrode site preparation
      3. Electrode placement
III. 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
IV. Cleanup
   A. Patient
      1. Removal of electrodes
      2. Removal of paste
   B. Disinfect equipment
      1. Electrodes
      2. Bed
      3. Computer
      4. Preparation area
V. Study review with preceptor
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2024

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