Neurological Electrodiagnosis

Graduates of this Professional Certificate will have specialised knowledge in neurological electrodiagnosis.

Graduates will be able to:

• Describe the Electroencephalography (EEG) convention, the 10-20 system of electrode placement and different categories of montages and their optimal utilization for identification of normal and abnormal features.
• Explain engineering principles and filters and effect on the EEG recording
• Identify and evaluate age related features of the normal EEG and epileptiform and non-epileptiform features of the abnormal EEG.
• Outline common activation procedures and their effect, benefits and contraindications
• Discuss common pathologies and seizure disorders and expected features on the EEG
• Identify how relevant details of patient history, clinical state and EEG findings contribute to an astute and accurate report
• Explain the physiological, anatomical and pathophysiological basis of electromyography, visual evoked and upper and lower limb somatosensory evoked potential studies
• Demonstrate the correct setup for performing common upper and lower limb motor and sensory nerve conduction studies
• Distinguish voluntary and involuntary activity on EMG and explain abnormal features
• Use results of evoked potential studies to help diagnose optic neuritis and differentiate myelopathy from peripheral neuropathy
• Distinguish (and grade) median and ulnar neuropathies from other causes of hand and wrist complaints
• Describe neurophysiological features of demyelination and axonal pathologies
• Critically evaluate a repetitive nerve stimulation study result and define a positive result.