Neurodiagnostic Technology Program Information Session San Diego Mesa

Neurodiagnostic Technology Program Information Session San Diego Mesa College

Neurodiagnostic Technologist � � Assists in diagnosing neurologic disorders involving the brain, central nervous system, and sleep disorders. Uses various specialized diagnostic equipment to perform tests that help doctors diagnose disorders. � Work in hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices. � Expand career into sub-specialties: ◦ ◦ ◦ � Long term monitoring (LTM) for epilepsy Nerve Conduction (NCV) Evoked Potentials (EP) Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) Polysomnography Growing Field

Neurodiagnostic Technology � � This medical diagnostic field is devoted to the recording of electrical activity in the brain and nervous system. The neurodiagnostic technologist is capable of performing a variety of advanced diagnostic tests: ◦ Electroencephalograms ◦ Nerve conduction studies ◦ Electromyography ◦ Intraoperative monitoring of nerves and muscle responses

Neurodiagnostic Technology Technologists work in collaboration with medical researchers, clinicians, physicians, and other health professionals.

Salary Ranges � West Coast States Median Salary $83, 000 � San Diego starts at around $27. 00 per hour � Median Annual Salary $65, 000 *ASET Salary Survey Report for 2018

Neurodiagnostic Technology Program San Diego Mesa College � � 22 Month Program starting Fall 2021 Graduates are eligible to sit for the national credentialing board exam (ABRET - American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential technologists) ◦ Approximately 65 units in the Program � � Hands on clinical rotations with local hospitals Currently seeking accreditation through CAAHEP

Pre-Requisites � Medical Terminology ◦ MEDA 110 Med Terminology � Human Anatomy & Physiology ◦ MEDA 055 Human Anatomy & Physiology or ◦ BIOL 160 Human Anatomy & Physiology or ◦ BIOL 230 & 235 – Human Anatomy & Physiology � Communications ◦ COMS 135 Interpersonal Communications (preferred) or ◦ COMS 103 Oral Communication ◦ Acceptance into the program is contingent on successful completion with a C or higher.

Program Focus � � The Neurodiagnostic Technology program provides theory, laboratory experience, and clinical experience in electroencephalography (EEG) with an introduction to Evoked Potentials (EP), Polysomnography (PSG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCV), Long-term monitoring (LTM), Intraoperative Neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), and Transcranial Doppler studies (TCD) These testing procedures include polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), long-term monitoring (LTM) for epilepsy, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) and transcranial doppler (TCD) studies.

Application Process � Submit your application and all supporting documents online from May 2021 to June 2021. (TBD) � All submissions will be electronic � Random Lottery Selection � Acceptance application � Two Letters sent via email to email listed on weeks to confirm acceptance

NDTE Courses 1 st Fall Semester � MEDA 78 � MEDA 115 Pathophysiology (3 Units) � HEIT 130 Principles of Patient Care (2 units) Basic Pharmacology (1 Unit) � NDTE 101 Basic EEG (5 Units) � Total Units – 11

NDTE Courses 1 st Intersession � NDTE 121 Neurodx Lab Practice (. 5 Units) � Total Units –. 5

NDTE Courses 1 st Spring Semester � NDTE 131 Advanced EEG (4 Units) � NDTE 140 Clinical Experience 1 (2 Units) � NDTE 133 Neuro A & P (3 Units) � NDTE 135 EEG Review (2. 5 Units) � Total Units – 11. 5

NDTE Courses 1 st Summer Session � NDTE 150 Clinical Experience II (2 Units) � Total Units – 2

NDTE Courses 2 nd Fall Semester � NDTE 203 Neuro Disorders (3 Units) � NDTE 206 Transcranial Doppler (1 Unit) � NDTE 209 Nerve Cond Velocity (1 Unit) � NDTE 250 Clinical Experience III (3 Units) � NDTE XXX Evoked Potentials (4 Units) � Total Units – 12

NDTE Courses 2 nd Spring Semester � NDTE 260 Clinical Experience IV (3 Units) � NDTE 223 Intraoperative Monitor (2 Units) � NDTE 226 Microcomp Apps NDTE (2 Units) � NDTE 220 Polysomnography (1 Unit) � Total Units – 8 � Total Program Units = 45

NDTE Courses

Directed Clinical Practice -DCP TB testing (and chest x-ray, if applicable) � Physical Examination by a physician � Original documentation of all required immunizations (laboratory titers indicating immunity) � Background check � Drug screen � CPR certification � Annual Flu Shot � Completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training �

Neurodiagnostic Technology Program San Diego Mesa College For more information, contact: Nicholas De. Meo Allied Health Counselor 619 -388 -2672 ndemeo@sdccd. edu Cindy Purnell Project Support Technician 619 -388 -5003 cpurnell@sdccd. edu

ASET and ABRET Websites � ASET Link: ASET Website ◦ ASET NDT Recruitment Video � California Neurodiagnostic Society https: //www. californianeurodiagnosticsociety. org/ � ABRET link: ABRET Website

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