Neurodiagnostic Technology

Neurodiagnostic Technology is an allied health specialty used for diagnosing and treating 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 diagnostic instrumentation. Neurodiagnostic technologists are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics,physicians’ offices, research centers and remote services.

The Neurodiagnostic Technology program provides theory,laboratory practice and clinical experience in electroencephalography (EEG) and in evoked potential (BAEP, VEP, SSEP) testing as well as an introduction toother neurological testing procedures. Testing procedures include polysomnograhy(PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), long-term monitoring (LTM) for epilepsy,intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) and transcranial doppler(TCD) studies.

20-25 Students

At the completion of the program, the job-ready graduate will be able to work safely and effectively under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Objectives: The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for an entry-level position as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist in a variety of settings.

Students who complete the Neurodiagnostic TechnologyAssociate of Science degree will be able to:
• Provide safe and accurate neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Apply critical thinking skills to be competent in various neurodiagnostic recording environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Establish and maintain ethical and professional behaviors consistent with standards and practices.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the neurodiagnostic team, staff and patients.
• Participate in self-assessment and develop plans to improve knowledge, skills, and practices in the field of neurodiagnostic technology.
• Incorporate an understanding of the implications of individual and cultural differences, and adapt behavior and delivery of patient care accordingly, with respect to patient’s values, preferences and needs.

A grade of "C" or better must be maintained in all courses to continue in the program. Course repetition in this program is not permitted. The program is governed by the Allied Health Department Policies.

Eligibility for enrollment in this program is determined by a special admission procedure. Interested persons should review program information at http://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/schools-departments/allied-health/.

DIRECTED CLINICAL PRACTICE (DCP) REQUIREMENT 

Students accepted into this program will be required to successfully complete DCP, clinically-based courses held in health care facilities. These facilities may require background checks, including fingerprinting and drug screening, as a condition of placement at the clinic.

Refusal to submit to a background check, or failure to meet clearance criteria established by the health care facility, may prevent placement in DCP courses and thus, it may not be possible to successfully complete the program. 

Health care facilities also require adherence to strict standards of conduct. Facilities may refuse educational access to any person who does not adhere to the facility's standards of safety, health and ethical behavior. This may be cause for removal from the program.

At the completion of the program, the job-ready graduate will be able to work safely and effectively under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Objectives: The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for an entry-level position as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist in a variety of settings.

Students who complete the Neurodiagnostic Technology Associate of Science degree will be able to:

• Provide safe and accurate neurodiagnostic recordings.

• Apply critical thinking skills to be competent in various neurodiagnostic recording environments.

• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations.

• Establish and maintain ethical and professional behaviors consistent with standards and practices.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the neurodiagnostic team, staff and patients.

• Participate in self-assessment and develop plans to improve knowledge, skills, and practices in the field of neurodiagnostic technology.

• Incorporate an understanding of the implications of individual and cultural differences, and adapt behavior and delivery of patient care accordingly, with respect to patient’s values, preferences and needs.