Electroneurophysiology
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: ELN114
Course Name: Nörolojik Hastalıklar ve Elektronörofizyoloji
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CÜNEYT BAŞBUĞU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CÜNEYT BAŞBUĞU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be familiar with the clinical and theoretical basis of the neurological diseases and the use of electroneurophysiological methods that are being used currently for the diagnosis and for the prognosis of these diseases
Through chapters, readings, and case analyses, we will work on the matters related to electroneurophysiological aspects of the diseases and the responsibilities and duties of the technicians.
Course Content: • To recognize and identify the electroneurophysiological methods of diagnosis used in today’s medical world
• To participate and perform diagnostical tests under the auspices of qualified personel.
• To recognize the neurological diseases to be diagnosed by electroneurophysiological investigations
• To learn the methods used in detection of epilepsia
• To learn the methods used in detection of myopathies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn the differences between siseases and neurological diseases
2) How it should be an electroneurophysiology labratory
3) List the diseases the neurophysiological equipments are necessary to use II
4) List the diseases thet neurophysiological equipments are necessary to use
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Introduce the course to the students • Syllabus • Discuss Course Outline, None
2) • Disorders of consciousness and coma • Describe the process of consciousness and the conditions that may alter the consciousness Proposed readings
3) • Describe and recognize the electroneurophysiological methods that may be helpful to determine the level of consciousness Case reports
4) • Describe each main type of entrapment syndrome • Identify the reasons entrapment risks and predispositions • Describe each main type of entrapment and important clinical manifestation Reading on extremities anatomy
5) • Identify predisposing risk factors facilitating the occurrence of polyneuropathies • Describe the clinical manifestations for each major entrapment syndrome Explain how the nerve conduction studies detect the location of entrapments Case reports
6) • Describe the diseases related to the problems arising from nerve-muscle junction • Explain and distinguish clinical features of nerve-muscle junction disorders • Nerve-muscle junction disorders Proposed reading
7) • Describe the importance of early EMG studies for the detection of muscle diseases • List and explain the electroneurophysiological methods the neurologist use in order to differentiate various muscle disorders • Discuss the importance of the genetic counselling for the prevention of myopathies • Myopathy Proposed reading
8) • Identify the general and focal epilepsy syndromes and their electroneurophysiological manifestations through the EEG recordings • State the importance of EEG recordings for epilepsy patients • Describe the different epilepsy syndromes Case reports
9) • Evaluate students via midterm exam • MIDTERM EXAM - None
10) • Describe the normal and pathological patterns of sleep • Discuss the importance of EEG recordings during sleep • Sleep disorders Watch videos
11) • Identify the genetic factors that may comorbid with myotonia • Describe each type of myotonia that may be seen in infants and adults • Myotonia Proposed reading
12) • Explain the importance of early electrodiagnosis for motor neuron diseases • Discuss the factors that influence the outcome of the disease • Explain the reasons of early deterioration of the patients that will cause a social problem • Motor neuron disease Case reevaluation
13) • Identify the electroneurophysiological findings that are important to diagnose myasthenia • Identify the special EMG procedures destined to diagnose the occult cases • Myasthenia gravis Videeo to watch
14) • Explain the reasons that may cause encephalopathy • Describe the limits of encephalopathy with brain dead • Discuss the importance of continuous EEG recordings for the detection of the causes • Encephalopathy Case reports
15) • Discussion of clinical situations where electroneurophysiological methods may be helpful for diagnosis and prognosis of the neurological diseases • Overall review of the course None
16) FINAL EXAM None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Neurology In Clinical Practice
Walter G. Bradley et al.
2012 6th Edition, Butterworth-Heineman ISBN; 0-409-90080-X
References: Internet resources

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

4
Program Outcomes
1) Accepting the patient within the competence, preparing the patient for the examination
2) Applying the desired electroenophysiological tests, EEG, ENMG and UP according to the correct methods and procedures
3) Prepare all the devices used in the electroneurophysiology laboratory for measurements
4) To learn the features and treatments of neurological diseases and treatments
5) Carrying out the follow-up and control of the patient records which have been examined in the laboratory until the reporting period
6) Ability to work in labs according to quality goal
7) Can apply all procedures for working environment and biosecurity of the environment
8) To be knowledgeable about neurological diseases To know basic signs and symptoms of neurological diseases To know the tests used in diagnosis and follow-up of neurological diseases
9) To be able to maintain individual communication before and after the examination with the patients in the laboratory
10) Prepare all necessary electrodes, connection cables and disposable electrodes to be used in laboratory tests and to use them correctly and safely
11) To be able to take care of an Electrourophysiology laboratory alone and to make up for its deficiencies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Accepting the patient within the competence, preparing the patient for the examination 1
2) Applying the desired electroenophysiological tests, EEG, ENMG and UP according to the correct methods and procedures 3
3) Prepare all the devices used in the electroneurophysiology laboratory for measurements 1
4) To learn the features and treatments of neurological diseases and treatments 3
5) Carrying out the follow-up and control of the patient records which have been examined in the laboratory until the reporting period 1
6) Ability to work in labs according to quality goal 1
7) Can apply all procedures for working environment and biosecurity of the environment 1
8) To be knowledgeable about neurological diseases To know basic signs and symptoms of neurological diseases To know the tests used in diagnosis and follow-up of neurological diseases 5
9) To be able to maintain individual communication before and after the examination with the patients in the laboratory 2
10) Prepare all necessary electrodes, connection cables and disposable electrodes to be used in laboratory tests and to use them correctly and safely 1
11) To be able to take care of an Electrourophysiology laboratory alone and to make up for its deficiencies 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Laboratory 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Laboratory 2 6 12
Presentations / Seminar 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 139