Course Offerings

This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and the diseases that affect it. Topics include anatomy and physiology of neuron, brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves and neurovasculature. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the structure and function of the nervous system its diseases.

Course Objectives

o Describe the structure and physiology of the neuron
o Explain the basic genesis of the nervous system
o Describe the anatomy of the brain, associated structures, and the skull
o Explain the basic functions of the various intracranial structures
o Examine the clinical problems of the brain and correlate them to different pathological conditions
o Discuss the arterio-venous system of the brain
o Identify the cranial nerves and briefly describe their function
o Examine the clinical problems of cranial nerves and correlate them to different pathological conditions
o Discuss the autonomic nervous system
o Discuss the structures and functions of the spine and spinal cord
o Examine the clinical problems of the spinal cord and correlate them to different pathological conditions

Outline of Instruction

Unit 1 - The Neuron and Development of the Nervous System

Unit 2 - The Brain

Unit 3 - The Cranial Nerves and Neurovasculature

Unit 4 - The Spinal Cord

Contact Hours

64

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This class would assist EDT professionals prepare for the R. EEG. T, R. EP T., CNIM and CLTM exams.

CE or CU Articulation

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

1. Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple 5th Edition (Interactive Edition) ISBN13: 978-935660-19-4 Stephen Goldberg
2. The Human Brain Coloring Book IBSN 0-06-460306-7 Diamond, Scheibel and Elson
3. Good internet source and computer

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Online

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
78% or higher on all Unit Test and quizzes.
There will be a discussion board and students are expected to interact there and during synchronous time.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is offered to neurodiagnostic professionals.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technologist

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]