Curriculum

EEG Curriculum

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IONM Curriculum

Semester 1: 12 Credits

• Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
  Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, with focused exploration of the nervous, vascular, and muscular systems. Students will utilize a variety of advanced learning techniques, such as didactic lectures with 3D and VR software, to gain hands-on understanding of anatomical concepts and their relation to neurophysiology.
• Modalities I (3 credits, lab included)
  Introduction to and detailed learning of basic intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. Students will be introduced to the concepts of head measurement, electrode placement, fundamental modalities in relation to anatomy and physiology, and the basics of data acquisition. In lab, students will gain hands-on experience with the IONM machine, equipment placement, and the basic concepts of data acquisition.
• Neuropharmacology and Physiology (3 credits)
  Introduction to pharmacological and physiological concepts and their relation to nervous, vascular, and muscular systems. Students will learn anesthetic pharmacology and physiology, how these factors affect patient physiology, and their effects on IONM modalities.
• Ethics, Professionalism, Conduct, and Communication (3 credits)
  Understanding and practicing the concepts of ethics, safety, professional behavior, operating room etiquette, operating room roles, and appropriate communication. Students will learn the professional and ethical expectations within medical practice and IONM. These concepts include but are not limited to patient protections, national rules and regulations, HIPPA, and safety concerns alongside communication and documentation concepts and standards.
• Students will be introduced to the operating room and preceptors for observation of lecture concepts.

Semester 2: 9 credits

• Electrical Concepts, Templates, and Equipment (3 credits, lab included)
  Detailed learning of electrical concepts in IONM for safe and optimal data acquisition. Students will gain optimal understanding of IONM equipment and electrical interferences with the patient, OR equipment, and data acquisition. In lab, students will participate in hands-on experiences utilizing IONM machines alongside OR equipment, developing and customizing data templates, and electrode placements in both simulated and partnered exercises.
• Pathologies and Procedures (3 credits)
  A deep dive into common and advanced patient pathologies, diagnosis and indication for surgery, surgical procedures, and the utilization of intraoperative neuromonitoring. Students will learn about relevant pathology, how it affects anatomical systems, and its influences on neurophysiological data. Students will dive into the details of surgical procedures including critical stages, relevant instrumentation/hardware, and physiological structures at risk.
• Modalities II (3 credits)
  A deeper dive into intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and other neurophysiological testing. Students will learn more advanced intraoperative concepts and modalities as well as less common modalities and their relation to procedures. Students will learn other neurophysiological/neurodiagnostic testing, such as polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and clinical evoked potentials (EPs). Students will incorporate their knowledge in the operative room and shadow advances modalities when applicable.
• Students will continue intraoperative time with preceptors. Semester 3: 5 credits
• Clinical Hours and Mentorship (3 credits)
  During this course, students will spend designated time in the operative room alongside certified preceptors collecting clinical hours. During this course, students are expected to be the primary personnel for case coverage, with certified preceptor supervision. In addition, students will partake in mentorship of a first semester student.
• Evidence-Based Practice (1 credit)
  Students will be introduced to concepts surrounding evidence-based practice. They will learn how to find and review pertinent literature, the basics of statistical testing, critical assessment of scientific evidence, and how to appropriately write scientific content.
• Weekly Case Presentations (1 credit)
  Alongside clinical hours, students will prepare one (1) case each week to present to their cohort. Case presentations will include an overview of the procedure being performed, patient diagnosis and pathologies, necessary modalities, the flow of the case, and any notable events that may have occurred.

Semester 3: 5 credits

• Clinical Hours and Mentorship (3 credits)
  During this course, students will spend designated time in the operative room alongside certified preceptors collecting clinical hours. During this course, students are expected to be the primary personnel for case coverage, with certified preceptor supervision. In addition, students will partake in mentorship of a first semester student.
• Evidence-Based Practice (1 credit)
  Students will be introduced to concepts surrounding evidence-based practice. They will learn how to find and review pertinent literature, the basics of statistical testing, critical assessment of scientific evidence, and how to appropriately write scientific content.
• Weekly Case Presentations (1 credit)
  Alongside clinical hours, students will prepare one (1) case each week to present to their cohort. Case presentations will include an overview of the procedure being performed, patient diagnosis and pathologies, necessary modalities, the flow of the case, and any notable events that may have occurred.