Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics I

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the responsibilities and educational requirements of a Polysomnography Technologist. Students will be exposed to basic techniques for placement of polysomnography diagnostic equipment. Procedures and methods for collecting, processing and documenting data gathered from the patient both before and during polysomnographic testing will be covered. Polysomnographic electrical theory and application is covered in relation to data acquisition and recording. Procedures for ensuring patient safety, infection control and production of a quality diagnostic tool will be explored. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students with a final grade of “C” or better; MATH 135 Elementary Statistics ; PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences with a final grade of “C” or better. Co-requisite(s): PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology and RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .