| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
• Introduce the course to the students
• Syllabus
• Discuss Course Outline,
|
none |
| 2) |
• Identify the types of electromyographic devices that are being used currently.
• Describe the process of action potentials and nerve stimulation
• Introduction to electroneuromyography
|
Proposed readings |
| 3) |
• Describe each main type of EMG waves
• Identify the origins of electrical generation in the nerve and muscle
• Explain how electrical activities are recorded
• On the EMG device
|
Learning the device |
| 4) |
• Nerve conduction studies
• Describe the propagation of electrical activities through nerves
• Identify the components of the waves recorded by EMG device
|
Observe the recordings |
| 5) |
• Nerve conduction studies
• Explain how the physical environment influence the outcome of the EMG |
Observe the recordings |
| 6) |
• Describe the different forms of the waves recorded by the EMG
• Describe the effects of the interferences on the forms of the waves
• How EMG recording should be prepared
|
Practice on the device |
| 7) |
• Describe the reasons of the artefacts recorded by the device
• List and explain the normal EMG waves that may be recorded by the EMG device
• Peripheral nerve damages
|
Video watching |
| 8) |
• List and explain the situations when nerve stimulation methods seem to be necessary
• Identify the stimulation methods
• Describe the differences obtained after stimulations•
• What are the reasons for miscalculations during the EMG recordings?
|
Proposed readings |
| 9) |
• Evaluate students via midterm exam
• MIDTERM EXAM -
|
none |
| 10) |
• Describe the patterns of the median nerve EMG recordings
• Describe the existence of pathological findings
• Explain the reasons of the differences between normal and pathological median nerve EMG patterns
• Median nerve studies
|
Practising the device |
| 11) |
• Describe the patterns of the ulnar nerve EMG recordings
• Describe the existence of pathological findings
• Explain the reasons of the differences between normal and pathological ulnar nerve EMG patterns
• Ulnar nerve studies
|
Proposed readings |
| 12) |
• Describe the patterns of the radial nerve EMG recordings
• Describe the existence of pathological findings
• Explain the reasons of the differences between normal and pathological radial nerve EMG patterns
• Radial nerve studies
|
Practise on the equipment |
| 13) |
• Describe the patterns of the peroneal nerve EMG recordings
• Describe the existence of pathological findings
• Explain the reasons of the differences between normal and pathological peroneal nerve EMG patterns
• Peroneal nerve studies
|
Video watching |
| 14) |
• Describe the patterns of the tarsal nerve EMG recordings
• Describe the existence of pathological findings
• Explain the reasons of the differences between normal and pathological tarsal nerve EMG patterns
|
Practise on the equipment |
| 15) |
• Discussion of clinical situations where EMG recordings may be helpful for diagnosis
• Overall review of the course
|
none |
| 16) |
FINAL EXAM |
none |
| |
Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Accepting the patient within the competence, preparing the patient for the examination |
2 |
| 2) |
Applying the desired electroenophysiological tests, EEG, ENMG and UP according to the correct methods and procedures |
2 |
| 3) |
Prepare all the devices used in the electroneurophysiology laboratory for measurements |
3 |
| 4) |
To learn the features and treatments of neurological diseases and treatments |
1 |
| 5) |
Carrying out the follow-up and control of the patient records which have been examined in the laboratory until the reporting period |
3 |
| 6) |
Ability to work in labs according to quality goal |
2 |
| 7) |
Can apply all procedures for working environment and biosecurity of the environment |
2 |
| 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 |
1 |
| 9) |
To be able to maintain individual communication before and after the examination with the patients in the laboratory |
3 |
| 10) |
Prepare all necessary electrodes, connection cables and disposable electrodes to be used in laboratory tests and to use them correctly and safely |
4 |
| 11) |
To be able to take care of an Electrourophysiology laboratory alone and to make up for its deficiencies |
1 |
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