Course Title: Perform electroencephalography (EEG)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: NURS5086C
Course Title: Perform electroencephalography (EEG)
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4205 - Certificate IV in Neurophysiology Technology
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anna Exley
annaexley@bigpond.com
Nominal Hours: 200
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be assessed with -
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to prepare a patient for and to perform an EEG and to provide an interim report to assist the final EEG report. Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement. EEG’s are commonly conducted in hospitals and neurologists’ rooms. All activities are carried out in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and infection control guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTNE401B Perform electroencephalography (EEG) |
Element: |
Attach monitoring equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions Select type and number of electrodes according to client needs Conduct head measurement to verify sites for electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures Complete skin preparation according to infection control guidelines and client’s needs Attach other monitoring equipment as required Correctly connect required leads between interface/head box and machine Perform pre test electrode impedance and establish integrity of electrodes and application Adjust equipment and electrodes as required Enter client details on testing equipment or on paper traces, as required Perform pre-test on machine and biological calibration
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Element: |
Completion of procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
Perform post test electrode impedance and integrity of electrode and contact verified Perform post test machine and biological calibration Validate existence of the computerised file on hard drive, if required Identify and action abnormal EEG patterns which require immediate medical attention Remove EEG leads and electrodes from client and wash paste/gel off client Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures Provide information to client and carer according to duty of care Clean equipment dry and store in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and infection control guidelines Dispose of disposable EEG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines
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Element: |
Conduct EEG recording |
Performance Criteria: |
Perform additional validation techniques Apply techniques according to client details and annotate concurrent results on record Validate electrode impedance i throughout test as required Recognise artefacts annotate on record, and eliminate or reduce Identify expected waveforms related to clinical conditions and age groups Identify and action any abnormal EEG patterns and waveforms which require immediate attention Use derivations and machine settings according to test requirements, concurrent results and client needs Select activation procedures according to request form and client’s concurrent results/response Monitor client’s response to activation procedure and adapt procedure accordingly Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings Annotate on recording response to activation procedure and changes throughout the procedure Determine appropriate length of recording according to standards, medical referral and concurrent EEG results Identify and meet client needs during the EEG Identify severe reactions and complications and respond in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
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Element: |
Generate report |
Performance Criteria: |
Review client details and correct as required Review annotations and correct to provide accurate and concise information Forward technical report/results with accompanying documentation to neurologist for review or assessment and reporting
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Element: |
Prepare client for procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
Ensure client receives information on access to test location and test to be attended Receive and process request for EEG Correctly identify client ,inform and reassure client regarding the procedure Give client/carer opportunities to ask questions and discuss areas of concern Check client consent has been obtained Review client’s medical history , seek clarification on specific details and take action as required
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Element: |
Prepare equipment, material and environment. |
Performance Criteria: |
Review client booking list for client details Identify special needs of client Select equipment, materials and location for test Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated Review relevant, current literature and protocols Arrange client booking according to organisation procedures, client needs, and reason for study
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning guide for this course is available online on the learning hub.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule for this program is available online on the learning hub.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
The assessments include online and written assessment tasks (variety of quizzes, log books, worksheets, assignments, portfolio, theory examinations) and a practical examination at the end of the course.
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment Matrix
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