Diploma in EEG & Clinical Neurophysiology (2 Years)

Diploma in EEG & Clinical Neurophysiology (2 Years)

FIRST YEAR

1: Human Anatomy

Anatomy of the Nervous System

• Introduction to Anatomy
• Cell Structure
• Tissues of the Human Body
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Central Nervous System (CNS)
• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Brain Anatomy

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Thalamus
• Hypothalamus
• Basal Ganglia
• Ventricular System
• Cranial Nerves
• Blood Supply of Brain
• Meninges

2: Physiology

General Physiology

• Cell Physiology
• Membrane Potential
• Action Potential
• Synaptic Transmission
• Muscle Physiology
• Blood Physiology

Neurophysiology

• Neuron Structure and Function
• Neurotransmitters
• Sensory System
• Motor System
• Reflexes
• Sleep Physiology
• Consciousness
• Memory and Learning
• Pain Pathways

3: Medical Terminology

• Common Medical Terms
• Neurological Terminology
• Abbreviations Used in Neurology
• Disease Classification
• Documentation Methods

4: Biochemistry

• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Enzymes
• Electrolytes
• Acid-Base Balance
• Neurochemistry Basics

5: Physics of Neurophysiology

• Electricity and Magnetism
• Voltage and Current
• Amplifiers
• Filters
• Frequency
• Signal Processing
• Biological Signals
• Safety Standards

6: Introduction to Clinical Neurophysiology

• History of EEG
• Development of Neurodiagnostic Techniques
• Scope of Clinical Neurophysiology
• Ethics in Neurophysiology
• Patient Care Principles

7: Computer Applications

• Basic Computer Skills
• Medical Software
• EEG Data Storage
• Digital Recording Systems
• Report Preparation

SECOND YEAR

1: Electroencephalography (EEG)

EEG Fundamentals

• Principles of EEG
• EEG Equipment
• Electrode Types
• EEG Montages
• Electrode Placement (10-20 System)
• Calibration Techniques

EEG Recording

• Routine EEG
• Sleep EEG
• Pediatric EEG
• Neonatal EEG
• ICU EEG Monitoring
• Video EEG Monitoring

EEG Waveforms

• Alpha Rhythm
• Beta Rhythm
• Theta Rhythm
• Delta Rhythm
• Normal Variants
• Artifacts

2: Advanced EEG Interpretation

Normal EEG

• Adult EEG
• Pediatric EEG
• Sleep Stages

Abnormal EEG

• Epilepsy
• Seizure Disorders
• Encephalopathy
• Brain Tumors
• Stroke
• Coma
• Metabolic Disorders

Artifact Recognition

• Eye Movement Artifact
• ECG Artifact
• Muscle Artifact
• Electrode Artifact
• Movement Artifact

3: Evoked Potentials (EP)

Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)

• Principles
• Equipment
• Recording Techniques
• Interpretation

Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER/BERA)

• Physiology
• Recording Procedure
• Interpretation

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)

• Techniques
• Clinical Applications

4: Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

• Motor Nerve Conduction
• Sensory Nerve Conduction
• F-wave Studies
• H-reflex Studies
• Normal Values
• Abnormal Findings
• Clinical Applications

5: Electromyography (EMG)

• Introduction to EMG
• Needle EMG
• Surface EMG
• Motor Unit Analysis
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Myopathies
• Neuropathies

6: Sleep Studies

Polysomnography (PSG)

• Sleep Physiology
• Sleep Stages
• Sleep Disorders
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Restless Leg Syndrome

Sleep Lab Techniques

• Electrode Placement
• Recording Procedures
• Report Generation

7: Clinical Neurology

Neurological Disorders

• Epilepsy
• Stroke
• Parkinsonism
• Dementia
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Headache Disorders
• Neuromuscular Diseases
• Peripheral Neuropathies

8: Neurodiagnostic Equipment Maintenance

• Equipment Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance
• Electrical Safety
• Preventive Maintenance

9: Research Methodology

• Basics of Research
• Data Collection
• Statistics
• Clinical Documentation
• Case Presentation
• Journal Review