NDTE 140 - Directed Clinical Practice I

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    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    NDTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the beginning clinical experience of electroencephalographic (EEG) testing on patients at an affiliated neurodiagnostic laboratory. The clinical experience provides students a supervised application of previously-learned techniques and skills. These include application of electrodes, performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical recordkeeping and clinical history reporting in a timely manner. The focus is on safe, legal and professional behavior. This course also fosters the development of communication skills and interpersonal relationships required for the healthcare field. Supervision of the students is provided by a neurodiagnostic technologist and/or physician of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.