Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (ENDT) offers an Associates in Arts Degree. This is a selective admission program. For more information about the program, requirements and how to apply, visit http://bellevuecollege.edu/health/endt/
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ENDT 100 Biomedical Electronics • 2 Cr.
Introduction to the field of EEG and its use in medicine and surgery. Emphasizes: instrumentation, principles of conversion between analog and digital signals, localization techniques for bipolar and referential montage, and the purpose of bipolar and referential montage. Technical principles in actual operation of a laboratory are introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical area of EEG. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
ENDT 101 Introduction to EEG • 6 Cr.
Introduction to the field of EEG and its use in medicine and surgery. Emphasizes: patient hook-up, history taking, and handling of patients. Technical principles in actual operation of a laboratory are introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical area of EEG. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
ENDT 102 Applied Neurophysiology • 5 Cr.
Advanced neuroanatomy of the central nervous system. Identifies the role of the brainstem in controlling body functions and maintaining equilibrium. Includes functions of the musculoskeletal system. Analyzes the nervous control of cardiac muscles, including the autonomic nervous system. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
ENDT 103 Intermediate EEG Applied • 3 Cr.
Expand knowledge in the field of EEG and its use in medicine and surgery. Emphasizes recognizing normal and abnormal EEGs, including epilepsy, diffuse encephalopathy, and focal brain lesions. Technical principles in actual operation of a laboratory are introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical area of EEG. Prerequisite: ENDT 101
ENDT 104 Clinical Correlates I • 3 Cr.
Explores the clinical correlates for EEG, recognizing diseases and syndromes related to EEG, and how they relate to the EEG recording.
ENDT 105 Advanced EEG • 3 Cr.
Broaden knowledge of EEG findings in neurological diseases. Emphasizes: assessing and analyzing brain death, neonates, organic brain syndromes and dementias, medication effects and the EEG, and bedside recording. Prerequisite: ENDT 103
ENDT 106 Applied Evoked Potential • 4 Cr.
Introduction to the fundamentals of evoked potential, including sensory pathways, digital instrumentation, obligate wave forms, and technical reporting.
ENDT 120 INTERMEDIATE EEG SKILLS • 3 Cr.
Continuing study of the field of EEG and its use in medicine and surgery. Emphasizes: patient hook-up, history taking, and handling of patients. Technical principles in actual operation of a laboratory are introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical area of EEG.
ENDT 121 Advanced EEG Skills • 2 Cr.
Broadens knowledge of EEG findings in neurological diseases. Emphasizes: assessing and analyzing brain death, neonates, organic brain syndromes and dementias, medication effects and the EEG, and bedside recording. Prerequisite: ENDT 120
ENDT 130 EEG Clinical I • 4 Cr.
Performance of clinical EEG along with recognizing and understanding the test result displayed.
ENDT 131 EEG Clinical II • 4 Cr.
Performance of clinical EEG and evoked potential along with recognizing and understanding the test result displayed. Prerequisite: ENDT 130
ENDT 132 EEG Clinical III • 5 Cr.
Performance of clinical EEG and evoked potential along with recognizing and understanding the test result displayed. Prerequisite: ENDT 131
ENDT 200 Clinical Correlates II • 3 Cr.
Explores the clinical correlates for evoked potential, long-term epilepsy monitoring, nerve conduction velocity and intraoperative monitoring, including indications for intraoperative neurophysiological changes and intraoperative monitoring. Classifies pharmacological agents according to their use in the surgical environment. Analyzes the effects of anesthetic agents. Prerequisite: ENDT 104
ENDT 201 ENDT Theory I • 3 Cr.
Introduce other electroneurodiagnostic recordings used in the neurological area. Emphasizes: polysomnography (sleep disorders) and long-term epilepsy monitoring.
ENDT 202 ENDT Theory II • 3 Cr.
Introduce other electroneurodiagnostic recordings used in the neurological area. Emphasizes: nerve conduction velocity testing and intraoperative monitoring. Prerequisite: ENDT 201
ENDT 203 ENDT Registry Review • 1 Cr.
Comprehensive review of theory pertaining to EEG and evoked potential in preparation for the national exams. Reviews resumes, job-seeking skills, and practice skills for employment.
ENDT 220 ENDT Skills I • 2 Cr.
An introduction to other electroneurodiagnostic recordings used in the neurological area. Emphasis will be placed on polysomnography (sleep disorders) and long-term epilepsy monitoring.
ENDT 221 ENDT Skills II • 2 Cr.
Introduce other electroneurodiagnostic recordings used in the neurological area. Emphasizes: intraoperative monitoring and nerve conduction velocity. Prerequisite: ENDT 220
ENDT 230 ENDT Clinical I • 4 Cr.
Performance of EEG and evoked potential with minimal supervision. Observe polysomnography and long-term epilepsy monitoring.
ENDT 231 ENDT Clinical II • 4 Cr.
Performance of EEG and evoked potential with minimal supervision. Observe intraoperative monitoring and nerve conduction velocity testing. Prerequisite: ENDT 230
ENDT 232 ENDT Clinical III • 12 Cr.
Performance of EEG, evoked potential, polysomnography, intraoperative, nerve conduction studies, and long-term epilepsy monitoring, all within the clinical setting with minimal supervision. Prerequisite: ENDT 231
