Nerve Conduction Studies
(NCS)

2 Day Course - 15 ACE credits

Overview of Nerve Conduction Studies

Instrumentation

Anatomy and Physiology of Nerve and Muscle

Testing Protocol and Hands-On Workshops

Troubleshooting and Pitfalls


Lectures and extensive hands-on workshops form the basis for this comprehensive two day course designed for the beginner and experienced technologist seeking to improve their knowledge and skills and / or prepare for the national registry examination.

OVERVIEW of NERVE CONDUCTION

The course begins with an overview of the nerve conduction study and the needle exam.

INSTRUMENTATION

Next is a thorough explanation of instrumentation. Basic concepts include the recording and stimulation systems, amplifiers, filters, analog-to-digital conversion, gain/sensitivity, oscilloscope, timebase, signal averager, electrical safety and suggested instrument settings.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF NERVE AND MUSCLE

You will also learn the anatomy and physiology of nerve and muscle with topics to include the motor and sensory systems, individual nerve anatomy, roots and dermatomes, motor unit, neuromuscular junction, muscle anatomy, and polarization of cells.

TESTING PROTOCOL AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Testing protocol covers electrode placement and instrument parameters and students will work as partners in workshops to practice testing the upper extremity, specifically the brachial plexus and the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. Lower extremity practice will include the lumbosacral plexus and the peroneal, posterior tibial, and sural nerves. H-Reflex, F-Waves, Repetitive Stimulation, and Blink Reflexes will also be covered in lecture and workshop format.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND PITFALLS 

This part of the course will address nerve anomalies, temperature, standardization, electrode placement, stimulation and measurement errors, and electrical interference. Suggested protocols will be offered.

Cost: $625.00

2008 Dates:
June 21 - 22, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
October 17 - 18, 2008 (Friday & Saturday)

Course Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites
Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Larry Head Institute, L.L.C.
Electroneurodiagnostic Training Courses
242 Bates Lane
Monroe, Michigan 48162


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