| NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY |
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Associate in Science Degree |
Neurodiagnostic Technology (previously known as EEG and nationally referred to as Electroneurodiagnostic Technology – END) is an allied health specialty for diagnosing patients with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, coma, multiple sclerosis, and many others. A competent Neurodiagnostic technologist has knowledge of the nervous system and knows how to properly operate many types of sophisticated instruments. Neurodiagnostic technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, university medical centers and research centers.
Orange Coast College’s Neurodiagnostic Technologist program provides theory and clinical experience in Electroencephalography (EEG) and in Evoked Potential (BAEP, PVEP, SSEP) testing as well as an introduction to other neurological testing procedures. Some of the testing procedures include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Long-term Monitoring (LTM) for Epilepsy, Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Studies, and more.
Competencies in the three learning domains are measured by various means in the course and clinical work and overall learning outcomes are documented by the graduate competencies. As a CAAHEP-accredited END Program, this program meets the eligibility requirements to take the EEG and EP exams of the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).
The program can be completed in approximately 22 months (4 semesters and 1 summer). Completion of the program earns an Associate in Science Degree in Neurodiagnostic Technology. A new group of students begins this program in the fall semester of even years.
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Program Outcome |
| The goal of the program is to meet the needs of the local health care community by preparing students for entry level employment as a professional and competent Neurodiagnostic technologist. |
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Associate in Science Degree |
In addition to completion of the prerequisite and required courses below, this program requires completion of the Associate in Science General Education as listed in the catalog.
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or better in all program courses and prerequisites.
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| Program prerequisites: |
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Health Occupations |
ALH |
A010 |
(.5) |
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Anatomy-Physiology |
BIOL |
A221 |
(4) |
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Subtotal: |
(4.5) |
| Recommended preparation: |
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| Technical Math* |
TECH |
A040 |
(3) |
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Intro to Info Sys & Appl |
CIS |
A100 |
(3) |
| *(or Math A010 or higher or placement at Math A030 level) |
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Required Courses |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Medical Terminology |
ALH |
A111 |
(3) |
| Patient Care |
ALH |
A115 |
(2.5) |
| Applied Pharmacology |
ALH |
A130 |
(2) |
| Basic EEG |
NDT |
A110 |
(4) |
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INTERSESSION |
| Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice |
NDT |
A200 |
(.5) |
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SPRING |
| Human Diseases |
ALH |
120 |
(2) |
| Advanced EEG |
NDT |
115 |
(4) |
| Clinical Experience 1 |
NDT |
116 |
(3.5) |
| Neuro Anatomy & Physiology |
NDT |
190 |
(3) |
| EEG Record Review-Normal |
NDT |
191 |
(1) |
| EEG Record Review-Abnormal |
NDT |
A287 |
(1.5) |
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SUMMER |
| Clinical Experience 2 |
NDT |
A117 |
(3) |
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FALL |
| Neurologic Disorders |
NDT |
A280 |
(3) |
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Intro Transcranial Doppler |
NDT |
A284 |
(1) |
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Intro Nerve Conduction Velocity |
NDT |
A285 |
(1) |
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Clinical Experience 3 |
NDT |
A286 |
(3.5) |
| Evoked Potentials |
NDT |
A288 |
(4) |
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INTERSESSION |
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Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice |
NDT |
A200 |
(.5) |
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SPRING |
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Clinical Experience 4 |
NDT |
289 |
(2) |
| Intro to Intraoperative Monitoring |
NDT |
A296 |
(2) |
| Microcomputer Applications |
NDT |
297 |
(2) |
| Clinical Internship |
NDT |
298 |
(1) |
| Polysomnography Basics |
PSG |
100 |
(1) |
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(51) |
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Total: |
(55.5) |
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Suggested electives: |
| Technical Electronics |
ELEC |
A140 |
(3) |
| Technical Writing & Critical Reasoning |
ENGL |
A105 |
(3) |
| Child Development |
HMDV |
A180 |
(3) |
| Specialty Procedures |
MA |
A289 |
(1) |
| Ethics |
PHIL |
A120 |
(3) |
| Intro to Physics |
PHYS |
A110 |
(3) |
| Statistics for Behavioral Sci |
PSYC |
A160 |
(3) |
| Elementary Spanish |
SPAN |
A180 |
(5) |
| Interpersonal Communication |
SPCM |
A100 |
(3) |
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This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). |
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Neurodiagnostic Technology Upgrade |
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The courses required in this professional upgrade certificate are intended for the advanced neurodiagnostic student or for technologists working in the field of electroneurodiagnostic technology. The required courses reflect the most recent industry changes, and many have listed required prerequisites. Certificates will be awarded through the Consumer and Health Sciences division office. |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
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Course |
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Units |
| Intro to Intraoperative Monitoring |
NDT |
A296 |
(2) |
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Microcomputer Applications |
NDT |
A297 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Basics |
PSG |
A100 |
(1) |
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Subtotal: |
(5) |
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Select one (1) course from the following: |
| Intro Transcranial Doppler |
NDT |
A284 |
(1) |
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Intro Nerve Conduction Velocity |
NDT |
A285 |
(1) |
| Statistics for Behavioral Sci |
PSYC |
A160 |
(3) |
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(1-3) |
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Total: |
(6-8) |