DIPLOMA IN ELECTRO NEURO PHYSIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY(2YEAR)
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONEUROPHYSIOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Duration: 2 Years
FIRST YEAR
1. Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Human Anatomy
- Anatomical Terminology
- Cells and Tissues
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
- Nervous System
- Brain and Spinal Cord
- Cranial Nerves
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Basic Human Physiology
2. Neuroanatomy & Basic Neuroscience
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Structure and Functions of Brain
- Cerebral Cortex
- Cerebellum
- Brainstem
- Spinal Cord
- Cranial and Peripheral Nerves
- Motor and Sensory Pathways
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Neurons and Glial Cells
- Synapses and Neurotransmitters
- Reflex Arc
- Neuromuscular Junction
3. Basic Medical Sciences
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Pathology
- Basic Microbiology
- Basic Biochemistry
- Basic Pharmacology
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Hospital Safety
- Patient Identification
- Medical Documentation
4. Introduction to Clinical Neurophysiology
- Meaning and Scope of Clinical Neurophysiology
- Role of Electroneurophysiology Technician
- Neurodiagnostic Laboratory
- Patient Preparation
- Patient History
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Communication
- Consent and Confidentiality
- Neurophysiological Equipment
- Electrical Safety
- Basic Troubleshooting
5. Basic Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Introduction to EEG
- Principles of EEG
- EEG Equipment
- EEG Electrodes
- Electrode Types
- Skin Preparation
- International 10–20 Electrode Placement System
- Head Measurement
- EEG Montages
- Polarity
- Sensitivity and Filters
- Calibration
- Impedance
- Ground and Reference Electrodes
- EEG Recording Procedure
- Normal EEG Waveforms
- Alpha, Beta, Theta and Delta Waves
- Awake EEG
- Sleep EEG
- EEG Artifacts
- Basic EEG Documentation
The international 10–20 system, electrode application, montages, recording and artifact recognition are established components of EEG technician training. (Medipol University)
6. Basic Electromyography (EMG)
- Introduction to EMG
- Muscle Physiology
- Motor Units
- Muscle Action Potential
- Neuromuscular Transmission
- EMG Equipment
- Surface Electrodes
- Needle Electrodes
- Electrode Placement
- EMG Recording
- Normal and Abnormal EMG Patterns
- Patient Preparation
- Infection Control and Safety
7. Introduction to Nerve Conduction Studies
- Principles of Nerve Conduction
- Motor Nerve Conduction
- Sensory Nerve Conduction
- Nerve Conduction Velocity
- Latency
- Amplitude
- Distance Measurement
- Stimulation Sites
- Recording Electrodes
- Ground Electrodes
- F-Wave
- H-Reflex
- Basic NCS Equipment
SECOND YEAR
8. Advanced EEG & Clinical EEG
- Advanced EEG Recording
- EEG Montage Selection
- EEG Activation Procedures
- Hyperventilation
- Photic Stimulation
- Sleep Deprivation EEG
- Sleep EEG
- EEG in Pediatric Patients
- EEG in Adults
- EEG in ICU
- Continuous EEG Monitoring
- EEG Artifacts and Troubleshooting
- Abnormal EEG Patterns
- EEG Data Management
- Basic EEG Reporting Support
9. Advanced EMG & ENMG
- Advanced EMG Principles
- Motor Unit Analysis
- Needle EMG Techniques
- Surface EMG
- Spontaneous Activity
- Motor Unit Potentials
- Recruitment Patterns
- Normal and Abnormal Findings
- ENMG Equipment Handling
- Patient Preparation
- Safety Procedures
- Practical EMG Recording
10. Advanced Nerve Conduction Studies
- Motor Nerve Conduction Studies
- Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies
- Median Nerve
- Ulnar Nerve
- Radial Nerve
- Peroneal Nerve
- Tibial Nerve
- Sural Nerve
- F-Wave Studies
- H-Reflex Studies
- Latency and Amplitude Measurement
- Conduction Velocity
- Temperature and Technical Factors
- Common Technical Errors
Practical training commonly includes median, ulnar, radial, peroneal, tibial and sensory nerve-conduction studies, along with F-waves and H-reflexes. (Medipol University)
11. Evoked Potentials
- Introduction to Evoked Potentials
- Principles and Applications
- Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
- Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP)
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAEP)
- Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP)
- Electrode Placement
- Recording Techniques
- Patient Preparation
- Equipment Handling
- Basic Interpretation of Waveforms
- Artifacts and Troubleshooting
Evoked potentials are a recognized part of electroneurophysiology training alongside EEG, EMG and sleep studies. (Erciyes University)
12. Polysomnography & Sleep Studies
- Introduction to Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Physiology
- Sleep-Wake Cycle
- Sleep Stages
- Polysomnography (PSG)
- PSG Equipment
- EEG, EOG and EMG Channels
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
- Airflow Monitoring
- Body Position Monitoring
- Sleep Study Recording
- Sleep Study Artifacts
- Basic Sleep Data Documentation
13. Clinical Neurology
- Introduction to Neurological Disorders
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Stroke
- Neuropathy
- Myopathy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Dementia
- Motor Neuron Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Pediatric Neurological Conditions
14. Patient Care & Professional Practice
- Patient Reception and Preparation
- Communication Skills
- Patient Privacy
- Informed Consent
- Infection Control
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Professional Ethics
- Medical Record Maintenance
- Laboratory Quality Control
15. Neurophysiology Equipment & Maintenance
- EEG Machine Operation
- EMG/NCV Machine Operation
- Evoked Potential Equipment
- Polysomnography Equipment
- Electrodes and Accessories
- Device Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Safety
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection
- Data Storage and Backup