NDT 263 - Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Clinical Practicum III

8 CR

Builds on prior knowledge from NDT 262. With relative independence, students will continue to practice applying their skills in an on-site location of their choosing with mentors available as needed. Students will gain first-hand experience in independently providing intraoperative neuromonitoring on patients in the operating room by performing all necessary functions of an intraoperative neuromonitoring technologist.

Prerequisite(s): NDT 262 with a C or better

Course Outcomes

Follow standard precautions and transmission-based precautions, observing hospital policies surrounding clothing, caps, shoe covers, and masks
Evaluate patient’s medical history to identify neurological structures placed at greatest risk during planned surgery relatively independently
Formulate a neuromonitoring plan with surgeon and anesthesia staff relatively independently
Perform electrode application for all intraoperative neurodiagnostic procedures into anatomically accurate locations for all muscles and nerves identified by the neuromonitoring plan relatively independently
Arrange equipment and cables using general safety precautions to prevent injury
Record all intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures according to ACNS Guidelines and ASNM Position Statements relatively independently
Evaluate the displayed waveforms and recognize significant changes relatively independently
Communicate with all appropriate personnel relatively independently
Document all pertinent information relatively independently
Recognize artifact and eliminate artifact relatively independently
Remove electrodes from patients relatively independently
Dispose of bloody or contaminated items in biohazard containers and sharps in a sharps container relatively independently

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