ASET 2007ANNUALCONFERENCEJuly 18-21, 2007

DISNEY’S CORONADO SPRINGS RESORTOrlando, FL

OPEN YOUR MIND . . .to the magic created by

the energy of learning from

your peers, networking with

colleagues from around the

world and experiencing

quality END education on a

variety of topics and issues!

Representing theelectroneurodiagnostic profession

Presented by the American Society ofElectroneurodiagnosticTechnologists, Inc.

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Who should attend this program? ASET welcomes END technologistsand students, physicians, otherhealth care providers, andpersonnel representing vendorsthat supply products and servicesto the profession. This is thepremier event for all disciplinesof the electroneurodiagnosticprofession that includes EEGs, EPs,Intraoperative Neuromonitoring,Long-Term Monitoring, NerveConduction Studies and Sleep.

SCHEDULE AT-A - GLANCE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1810 am – 7 pmRegistration

1:30 – 1:45 pmWelcome & Opening Ceremonies

2 – 5:20 pm Abstract Presentations

5:20 – 6:15 pmEllen Grass Guest Lecture – Timothy A. Pedley, MD“Ellen Grass: Her Contributions andRelevance to EEG and Electroneurodiagnostic Technology”

6:30 – 7:30 pmNetworking Reception

THURSDAY, JULY 197:30 – 8:10 amPoster Presentations

8:10 – 9 amOpening Session & Abstract Presentations

9 – 10 amKathleen Mears Memorial Lecture –Walter Banoczi, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, RPSGT“The Magic of Becoming an ENDTechnologist”

10 – 10:40 amBreak with Poster Presentation Authors

10:40 – 11:20 amAbstract Presentations

11:30 am – 1:15 pmLunch & ASET Annual Business Meeting

1:30 – 3 pmSymposium -“Why, Where, When & How? Using EvidenceBased Practice to Improve END Technology”Lewis L. Kull, MA, R. EEG/EP T.Lucy Sullivan, R. EEG T.Janice Walbert, R. EEG/EP T.

3 – 3:20 pmPoster Viewing & Networking Break

3:20 – 4:30 pmAbstract Presentations

4:45 – 5:45 pmSpecial Session -“Put Volunteer Work on Your Resume”

6 – 8:30 pmGrand Opening & Reception of Exhibit Hall

FRIDAY, JULY 207:45 – 7:55 amGeneral Session & Announcements

7:55 – 9:25 amKeynote Address by the Disney Institute“Quality Care, Disney Style”

10:20 – 12:15 amCourse Lecture Learning Labs

12:15 – 1:15 pmLunch with Interest Section RoundtableDiscussions

1:20 – 3:15 pmCourse Lecture Learning Labs

3:15 – 4 pmNetworking Break in Exhibit Hall

4 – 4:50 pmCourse Lecture Learning Labs

5 – 6:30 pmSundown Seminars

7 – 9 pmASET Foundation Silent Auction &Special Event

SATURDAY, JULY 217 – 7:55 amEarly Bird Course Lecture Learning Labs

8 – 10 amCourse Lecture Learning Labs

10 – 10:55 amBrunch in Exhibit Hall

11 am – 2 pmCourse Lecture Learning Labs

4 – 8 pmExplore the Magic of DisneyWorld!

8 pm A Pleasure Island Gathering

ExhibitHall HoursTHURSDAY, JULY 19

6 – 8:30 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 209:25 AM – 12 noon

3:15 – 4 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 218 – 11 AM

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 • 5:20 - 6:15 PM

Ellen Grass Guest LecturePresented by Tim Pedley, MD

“Ellen Grass: Her Contributions andRelevance to ElectroneurodiagnosticTechnology”

Dr. Timothy Pedley and Ellen Grass are widelyrecognized as pioneers who contributed much tothe knowledge and growth of the profession.ASET is privileged to bring Dr. Pedley to the podium as he shares insightinto the contributions of Ellen Grass and how she helped shape ENDtechnology - and the lessons we can still learn from her.

TIMOTHY PEDLEY, MD, is the chairman of the Department of Neurologyat Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons andNeurologist-in-Chief at the Neurological Institute of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center in New YorkCity. He has devoted his entire professional career to epilepsy and hasmade both basic laboratory and clinical contributions to the field. He isperhaps best known in our field as the co-author of the book, CurrentPractice of Clinical EEG, now in its third edition.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 • 9 - 10 AMKathleen Mears Guest LecturePresented by Walt Banoczi, R. EEG/EP T.,RPSGT, CNIM

“The Magic of Becoming an ENDTechnologist”

Walt Banoczi has been an END technologyprogram director for the past 10 years, and hasseen many students through the educationalprocess to help them realize their goal ofbecoming END technologists. Walt will recount the many rewards ofhelping students achieve their career goals; talk about the promisingfuture of END education; and challenge us with the many opportunitiesto help us “grow” enough technologists to meet the demand.

WALT BANOCZI worked as an END technologist for a number of yearsbefore becoming the Program Director of the Orange Coast CollegeNeurodiagnostic and Polysomnographic Technology Programs. He hasserved on the ASET Board of Trustees, ASET Education Committee and theABRET Board of Directors. He has also received the ASET Theda SannitOutstanding Educator Award and the Maureen Berkeley Award for the bestarticle submitted to the American Journal of END Technology.

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Tips for making the most out of yourAnnual Conference experience . . .There are so many choices when you look at the ASET annual conferenceschedule! If you really want to make the most out of your time at thisconference, it will take some forethought and planning. We have includeddescriptions of each lecture to help you understand the content of each talk.Here are some helpful hints:

Plan your daily schedule before you arrive.Take a look at all the subjects offered and highlight those that will help you the most inadvancing your career. People tend to choose topics that are familiar to them, whenexploring new territory is often more interesting and may help you develop new skills.If you need a break from technical topics, try one of the lectures in the ProfessionalDevelopment Course.

Take a look at the handout selection in advance.This year we plan to make handouts available on our Website to attendees who haveregistered for the courses in advance of the conference. This will help you get a betteridea of what the lectures will cover. When you arrive at the conference this year, youwill receive a CD with all of the handouts from all of the courses, but printed handoutswill be available only in the meeting rooms at the start of each lecture.

Listen to presentations rather than try to match slides with handouts.Our faculty take great pride in sharing information with you and want you to see thebest they have to offer. Since our handout deadline is more than two months beforethe conference, they often add the latest examples or case studies to their slidepresentation after the handouts have been turned in. This is why the slides do notmatch the handouts at times. Keep in mind that handouts are a tool, but listening andenjoying the slide presentations are more important. Don’t worry about following ahandout page by page and missing the best part of lectures!

THURSDAY, JULY 19 • 1:30 - 3 PM

The ASET 2007Symposium - Why, When, Where, How?Using Evidence Based Practice toImprove END Technology

Symposium Presenters:Lewis Kull, MA, R. EEG/EP T.Janice Walbert, R. EEG/EP T.Lucy Sullivan, R. EEG T.

Evidence Based Practice is a current conceptthat has widespread effect on the delivery oftoday’s health care, and has changed theway credentialing exams are designed. Ashealth care professionals, we can putevidence-based practice to use every day ifwe answer the following questions:• "How do we know that what we do is

right?"• "How do we make decisions about

procedures in our every dayexperience?"

• "How do we teach students to usecritical thinking and scientific researchto prepare for future jobs?"

• "How has the ABRET exam changedto reflect the health care trend towardevidence based practice?

• "How can we effectively researchinformation we need to stay current?"

Course Director:Kimberly Ellis, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Course Director:Jane Peasley, R. EEG T., RPSGT

Course Director:Dorothy Gaiter, R.EEG T., R. NCS T.

Course Director:Patricia Trudeau, R. EEG T.

IONM Key Topics EEG Key Topics NCS Key Topics Professional Development for END Technologists

7:55 -9:25 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Quality Care – Disney Style, Presented by the Disney Institute

10:20 -11:15 am

Multimodality IONM Bobby Taskey, R. EEG T., CNIM

Seizure Identification in theGeriatric Population William Tosches, M.D.

A Recipe for a Stellar NCS TechnologistJanet James, R. EEG T., R. NCS T.

Q.I. Initiatives for END LabsKathy Johnson,R. EEG/EP T., RPSGT

11:15 am -12:15 pm

IONM DISCUSSION GROUPSTCeMEPS - Greg Niznik, CNIMPedicle Screw StimBobby Taskey, R. EEG T., CNIMCranial Nerve MonitoringChris Slaymaker, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

EEG of the Newborn from Isolette to BassinetMonisha Goyal, M.D.

Anomalies: Real or Unreal?Jerry Morris, MS, R. NCS T.

Survival Tips for END TechnologistsLynn Bragg, R. EEG/EP T.

1:20 -2:15 pm

Three Strikes & You’re Out! Billing Fraud, Stark Law Violationsand Ethical Issues in IONMRebecca Clark Bash, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Clinical Correlations in EEG: An Interactive SessionBobby Taskey, R. EEG T., CNIM

NCS Workshop: Basic & Board PrepJerry Morris, MS, R. NCS T.,Brian Markley, R. EEG/EP T., R. NCS T.

How to Start Your Own END Business Cathy Boldery, R. EEG/EP T., RPSGT, CNIM

2:15 -3:15 pm

Between Stimulating and Recording: the Physiology of Sensory & Motor PathwaysChris Slaymaker, R. EEG/EP T.

DISCUSSION GROUPS: Waveform AnalysisPatti Baumgartner, R. EEG/EP T., CNIMDigital ConceptsJack Connolly, R. EEG T.Activations - Diane Liesen

Uncommon Nerve Conduction StudiesBrian Markley, R. EEG/EP T., R. NCS T.

Your Professional Portfolio: Charting Your FutureJudy Ahn-Ewing, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

4 - 4:50 pm

Using EMG in Cervical/Thoracic and Lumbar IONMClare Gale, R. EEG T., CNIM

The Electro-Clinical Spectrum of EpilepsyBill Tatum, M.D.

Electroneurodiagnostics in Critial Care TBA

You’re Hired! Tips for Interviewingand Being InterviewedJanice East, R. EEG T., RPSGT

Course Offerings for Friday, July 20

Course Offerings for Saturday, July 21

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Course Director:Kimberly Ellis, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Course Director:Jane Peasley R. EEG T., RPSGT

Course Director:Patricia Trudeau, R. EEG T.

Advanced IONM Current Trends in END LTM/Epilepsy

7 - 7:55 am Anesthesia and TCeMEPsLeisha Osburn, MS, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Ambulatory EEG Techniques and Case StudiesBrian Markley, R. EEG/EP T., R. NCS T.

Principals and Applications of Long-Term Monitoring for EpilepsyJudy Ahn-Ewing, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

8 - 8:55 am Electrocorticography and Mapping in the ORFernando Vale, M.D.

EEG Frequencies and the Special Role of Digital EEGErnst Niedermeyer, M.D.

24/7: How to Edit and Manage LTM DataLewis Kull, MA, R. EEG/EP T.

9 - 9:55 am Deep Brain Stimulation in TourettesSyndromeSherry Nehamkin, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM

Asleep at the Wheel: A Wake Up Call for Sleepy WorkersMarietta Bellamy Bibbs, RPSGT

Autonomic Nervous System Diordersand Paroxsysmal Events seen inPediatric LTMMonisha Goyal, M.D.

11 -11:55 am

Spinal Cord Monitoring: Techniques,Applications and OutcomesMarc Nuwer, M.D.

Collecting and Analyzing ICU Monitoring Data with QEEGMark Scheuer, M.D.

EEG Video Monitoring and the Differential DiagnosisSalim Benhadis, M.D.

Noon - 12:55 pm

Thoracic Neuromonitoring for Placement of Laminectomy Pain Stimulator ElectrodesSteve Purdon, CNIM

EEG in the ICU and the E.R.Kenneth Jordan, M.D.

Status EpilepticusHoward Goodkin, M.D.

1 - 2 pm I am a Believer: From Never toAlways Using IONMErich Richter, M.D.

Sedation Update and PanelDiscussionMarc Nuwer, M.D. and TBA

Imaging for Epilepsy: MEG, PET,SPECT and Functional MRIEd Carlson, R. EEG/EP T.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

7:55 - 9:25 AM

Keynote Address: Quality Care Disney StyleWe are going to jump start all of the courses by bringingeveryone together to experience “Quality Care – DisneyStyle.” During this dynamic session, a facilitator from theDisney Institute will guide you through the DisneyModel of Quality Service. Through fascinating insightsand insider information, you will experience the trainingoffered to Disney employees designed to create thebest customer service in the world. Clients of theDisney Institute include Fortune 500 Companies, healthcare organizations and national associations. You’ll havethe opportunity to:• explore Disney’s methods and strategies to deliver

Quality Service. • develop ideas for applying Disney principles to your

everyday work experience.Since the Disney Institute utilizes a unique, hands-on,interactive style of training, facilitators are professionaltrainers who can bring out the best in everyone. Thefacilitators represent a rich and diverse background;they are dynamic presenters who are effective inrelationships, skilled in business and passionate aboutthe Disney approach.

10:20 - 11:15 AM

Multimodality IONMThis presentation will highlight methods of recordingmultiple modalities in IONM. This can be a powerfultool in assessing various pathways, but only if you use iteffectively. Learn how to juggle all the incominginformation for the best results.

Seizure Identification in the GeriatricPopulationAs the human brain ages, it becomes increasinglydifficult to distinguish EEG patterns and clinicalsymptoms that are significant for a diagnosis and thosethat occur as a result of aging. This lecture will shedlight on problems encountered in the geriatricpopulation.

A Recipe for a Stellar NCS TechnologistIt takes a special combination of technical and peopleskills to become an outstanding NCS technologist. Doyou have what it takes? Learn more about the rewardsand challenges of performing Nerve ConductionStudies.

Quality Improvement Initiatives for ENDTechnologistsJCAHO requires END laboratories to demonstrate on-going quality improvement projects. Do you knowwhat kind of projects you can initiate to make adifference in patient care in your laboratory andimprove the work environment for END lab staff? You’llget suggestions and tips for a variety of projects to helpyou plan for a JCAHO survey.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

IONM Discussion Groups In a small group setting you can participate in aninformal learning experience in any of the followingtopics: 1) TCeMEPs; 2) Pedicle Screw Stimulation; or 3)Cranial Nerve Monitoring.

EEG of the Newborn from Isoletteto BassinetThis presentation will cover the development of EEGpatterns from early prematurity through post term andwill cover both normal and abnormal EEG findings.Since EEG patterns change every two weeks duringearly brain development, learning about the evolvingEEG is critical in this patient population.

Anomalies: Real or Unreal?Nerve conduction studies can be confusing. Uniquewaveforms can be an indication of a disease process ormay be due to a technical problem. This lecture willhelp you sort out some interesting findings.

Survival Tips for END TechnologistsWorking in health care today requires much more thantechnical skills and knowledge. This presentation willhelp develop key survival skills, such as time and crisismanagement, multi-tasking and coping with change.

1:20 – 2:15 PM

Three Strikes & You’re Out! BillingFraud, Stark Law Violations andEthical Issues in IONMDuring this presentation, a series of scenarios will beoffered that will ring true to everyone working in IONM.You can participate in a discussion about how toaddress the difficult questions about scope of practice,billing and interpretation of recordings.

Clinical Correlations in EEG: AnInteractive SessionThis promises to be a fascinating review of case studies,connecting EEG patterns with clinical correlations.Audience interaction will make this a high-energysession to cure the after-lunch doldrums.

NCS Workshop: Basic & Board Prep There will be two levels offered in this hands-onworkshop, basic and board-prep. Informal discussion,demonstration of techniques and the opportunity to askquestions in a small group setting will enhance yourlearning experience.

How to Start Your Own END BusinessHave you been dreaming about starting your own ENDbusiness? This speaker started a very successful IONMcompany and has been expanding services every year.She has some solid advice, and will share her experiencesand a model business plan to help you get started.

Friday NightSundown SeminarsFRIDAY, JULY 20 • 5 PMThese 90-minute seminars aredesigned to be informal, with aworkshop-style learning environment.Instruction will be provided throughlecture, open discussion anddemonstration. The registration feefor these seminars is just $25 – referto the registration form. ACE creditswill be awarded to attendees!

EEG Board Prep Sundown SeminarThis workshop will help you gainconfidence as you prepare for eitherpart I or part II of the ABRET exam.An experienced faculty member willreview basic concepts and devotetime to answering your questions.

CNIM Board Prep Sundown SeminarThis workshop will help you preparefor the CNIM exam by reviewing theknowledge areas listed in the practiceanalysis for this exam.

CPT Coding and BillingAppropriate billing leads to increasedrevenue for your laboratory. Learnabout updates in CPT coding andhave the opportunity to clarifyquestions you have about billing for avariety of END procedures.

Competency Assessmentfor END Educators and Lab ManagersIf you work with END technologystudents in a formal learningenvironment - at a college or clinicalsite as a lab manager supervisor – andare responsible for training your staff innew modalities, you will need to knowhow to assess competencydevelopment. Learn more about thetools you can use from an experiencedprofessional educator.

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FRIDAY, JULY 20 (continued)

2:15 – 3:15 PM

Between Stimulating and Recording: thePhysiology of Sensory and MotorPathwaysMaking the connection between stimulus and recordingsites is so important in IONM. This overview of the“wiring” of the central and peripheral nervous systemwill help you set up a patient to yield the best resultsduring IONM.

EEG Discussion GroupsChoose one of these three topics and learn more in aninformal setting with plenty of time for questions andanswers!EEG Waveform Analysis – practice this essential skill toprepare for Board Exams!Digital Concepts – another topic of importance to thosetaking exams or planning to purchase digital equipment.Activations – tips for effective techniques in photicsitmulation, hyperventilation and sleep deprivation

Uncommon Nerve Conduction StudiesNo matter how long you have been recording NCSstudies, there are always a few that you rarely get theopportunity to practice, but really need to know whenthose cases come up! This will build your confidence inblink reflex studies and others procedures.

Your Professional Portfolio:Charting Your FutureLearn how to create a roadmap for your professionaldevelopment. Documenting continuing competencydevelopment and achievements is essential forrecertification of credentials, and required by employers.Self-evaluation and creating a plan for self developmentwill keep you on target for the future and open doors topromotion.

4:00 – 4:50 PM

Using EMG in Cervical/Thoracic andLumbar IONMThis presentation will provide an overview of whichmuscle groups to monitor during surgery at variouslevels of the spine. This discussion will be helpful forCNIM board preparation.

The Electro-Clinical Spectrum of EpilepsyThe connection between the clinical findings in epilepsyand the seizure discharges we are likely to see isfascinating. Since no two case presentations are thesame, it can be tricky to sort out the significance of theEEG and its relationship to the diagnosis of epilepsy.Learn more about this from a leading epileptologist.

Electroneurodiagnostic in Critical CareThere has been a trend in utilization of END Technologyin ICU care. But what about EMG/NCS in particular? Learnmore about the clinical correlations and recordingtechniques of electromyography in Ciritial Care Medicine.

You’re Hired! Tips for Interviewing andBeing InterviewedEveryone has been on either one side of the desk or theother in the interview process. Learn techniques tocommunicate and negotiate effectively during aninterview . Successful interviewing helps you get the jobor the employee you have been seeking.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

7:00 – 7:55 AM

Anesthesia and TCeMEPsWhat is different about anesthesia during IONM usingTCeMEPs? How do various anesthesias affect thewaveforms? Learn more about this essential topic duringthis presentation.

Ambulatory EEG Techniques and CaseStudiesAmbulatory EEG equipment is constantly being updatedto record more channels, with better results. Learnmore about the “new” technology, techniques forimproving the quality of recording and review somecase studies where ambulatory EEG really made thedifference in the patient outcome.

Principles and Applications of Long-TermMonitoring for EpilepsyThere is so much that goes into making an LTM Unitfunctional! This presentation will cover the “nuts andbolts” of equipment, unit layout, staffing andadministrative issues that all play a key role in thesmooth operation of an LTM unit.

8:00 – 8:55 AM

Electrocorticography and Mapping inthe ORIt is fascinating to see localization of brain functionduring surgical resection of brain tumors and epilepsysurgery. Case studies will be included.

EEG Frequencies and the Special Role ofDigital EEGSince the widespread use of digital EEG, we are nowcapable of recording ultra-fast EEG frequencies that wedid not know about years ago. Dr. Niedermeyer is areknowned pioneer in EEG and he will shed some lighton these new findings.

24/7: How to Edit and ManageLTM DataThere is a tremendous volume of information recordedevery twenty-four hours for each patient on an LTM unit.How do you effectively sort through all of this data?What are your options for editing and storing data?What are the legal and ethical implications? Find out inthis informative discussion.

9 – 9:55 AM

Deep Brain Stimulation in Tourette’sSyndromeThis is a new technique for the treatment of Tourette’sSyndrome, and this lecture includes before and aftervideos of Tourette’s patients that are very impressive,and will include details of the electrode implant process.

Asleep at the Wheel: A Wake Up Call forSleepy WorkersExcessive daytime sleepiness is now recognized as asafety issue. New rules mandate that pilots and truckersbe screened yearly for this sleep disorder. In 2008JCAHO will require hospitals to ensure that health careworkers are not putting patients at risk by working whenexcessively sleepy. How will this affect lab managersand staffing and how will sleep labs cope with thevolume of new testing this will create?

Autonomic Nervous System Disordersand Paroxsysmal Events seen inPediatric LTMLoss of consciousness in children may be due toepilepsy, syncope or breath–holding. It is of vitalimportance to recognize signs and symptoms to bettertreat pediatric patients. LTM is often the key to thecorrect diagnosis. This presentation will include EEGfindings and video clips of typical and unusual events.

11 – 11:55 AM

Spinal Cord Monitoring: Techniques,Applications and OutcomesDr. Mark Nuwer, a nationally recognized expert in IONM,from UCLA, has observed outcomes for various spinalsurgeries and monitoring techniques over the years andwill share evidence he has gathered to enhance thesuccess of IONM in spinal surgery.

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Collecting and Analyzing ICU MonitoringData with QEEGThere is growing demand for ICU monitoring, but thevolume of data this creates is causing a problem fortechnologists. Learn about the latest tools to aid in thecollection, analysis and editing of continuous ICUmonitoring data, and how these tools can make your jobeasier.

EEG Video Monitoring and the DifferentialDiagnosisFrequently patients are admitted to LTM who areultimately diagnosed as having non-epileptic events. Thisfascinating presentation will include case studies andprovide clues to this diagnosis and how to best capturethese events in the LTM lab.

NOON – 12:55 PM

Thoracic Neuromonitoring forPlacement of Laminectomy PainStimulator ElectrodesLearn more about this new technique use to treat chronicback pain, and how IONM plays a role in successful surgery.

EEG in the ICU and the E.R.Prolonged EEG recordings in both the ICU and the E.R.are becoming essential to the effective treatment ofneurological disorders. This discussion will highlight theusefulness of EEG and the importance of rapid analysis toimprove patient outcome. Case studies will be included.

Status EpilepticusPatients with epilepsy may develop status epilepticus for avariety of reasons, and are often on LTM when this occurs.This lecture will provide background information on thecontributing factors, treatment considerations andoutcomes of patients in status epilepticus.

1 – 2 PM

I am a Believer: From Never to AlwaysUsing IONMHear a first-hand account from a neurosurgeon who isnow the greatest fan of IONM. He will present examplesof cases that made him change his mind about the valueof using IONM to improve patient outcome.

Sedation Update and Panel DiscussionASET still gets frequent calls from technologists aboutsedation. Typical questions include: Who should givesedation? What kinds of sedation can be used for ENDrecordings? How should patients be monitored duringsedated studies? This presentation will summarize currenttrends and give the audience a chance to discuss concernsabout sedation in the END lab.

Imaging for Epilepsy: MEG, PET, SPECTand Functional MRIAs part of a comprehensive work-up, epilepsy patientsoften undergo a variety of imaging studies. ENDTechnology plays a key role in many of these studies. Findout more about how these studies are done and why ENDtechnologists are part of the epilepsy team.

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Poster & Abstract PresentationsASET poster sessions visually present information on a variety of topics - from anoriginal study or research; evaluation of a method, device or protocol; to offering areport on an uncommon clinical case. Poster presenters will be on hand to discusstheir findings or data with attendees in an informal venue.

Abstract presentations are a great way to share and learn about developmentstaking place within the profession. Concise, twenty-minute presentations are partof the general sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.

Welcome Celebration & ReceptionWednesday, July 18 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Conferences aren’t just about sitting in rooms all day – it’s about connecting andgetting acquainted with your colleagues. Invaluable information can be shared overa beverage, lunch or special event, so don’t miss out on these great interactiveopportunities during the course of the conference. We’re kicking off the meetingwith a special celebration and reception where first time attendees and newmembers are encouraged to attend. Be sure to put this time on your calendar aswe have special surprises planned for all who attend!

Exhibit Hall Opening & ReceptionThursday, July 19 • 6 - 8:30 pm

Leading companies providing services andequipment to the END professional will beshowcased during the grand opening event. It’san excellent time to learn about state-of-the-artchanges taking place within the profession andmake connections to valuable resources. Someof the companies scheduled to attend include:Axon Systems, Inc., Natus Medical/Bio-LogicSystems, Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.,Compumedics USA, The Electrode Store, GrassTelefactor, Nihon Kohden America, RhythmlinkInternational, Rochester ElectroMedical, VIASYSHealthcare and Weaver & Company.

Not only will there be time to meet with vendors, but the opening reception is alwaysa great way to catch up with friends and make new acquaintances. Food, beverages,entertainment and interactive learning exchanges are part of this year’s event.

Recognition Ceremony of 2006 – 07 Credentialed TechnologistsFriday, July 20 • 8 am

ASET is teaming up with credentialing organizations to recognize the achievementsof technologists who obtained their professional credentials during the past yearwith a special ceremony at this year’s annual conference. It’s a first! Applaud yourcolleagues, take photos and help celebrate this milestone in their professionaldevelopment and career. Technologists who have earned their credentials during2006 – 07 are encouraged to contact ASET directly for details, including theopportunity to take advantage of a special conference rate.

Interest Section Discussion ForumsFriday, July 20 • 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Interest section forums on the ASET Website get lots of action...and now you havethe ability to ask questions in person at the Saturday luncheon. The discussionforums are led by highly qualified and knowledgeable technologists that can helpaddress your issues or questions - as well as direct attendees to other invaluableresources. This won’t be your typical luncheon, as we’re creating a venue for greatinteraction! Registration not required.

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COUSE ATTENDANCE (Check preferred tracks)Friday, July 20l IONM Key Topicsl EEG Key Topicsl NCS Key Topicsl Professional Development for END Technologists

Saturday, July 21l Advanced IONMl Current Trends in ENDl LTM/Epilepsy

Sundown Seminars (Friday)l EEG Board Prep Sundown Seminarl CNIM Board Prep Sundown Seminarl CPT Coding and Billingl Competency Assessment for END Educators and

Lab Managers

ASET, Inc.6501 E. Commerce Ave., Suite 120Kansas City, MO 64120 Fax: 816.931.1148Fed ID# 74-1553534

Questions?Contact SARAH at 816.931.1120, ext. 2or sarah@aset.org.

GENERAL INFORMATION

July 18-21, 2007 • Disney Coronado Springs Resort • Orlando, FL 9

CONFIRMATION NOTICERegistrations are normally processed within sevenbusiness days of receipt. A confirmation letter will bemailed or emailed once the registration has beenprocessed.

REGISTRATION POLICIES• Participants are urged to register online at

www.aset.org.• To register, payment must accompany your

registration form. No registrations will be processedwithout payment.

• The full meeting registration fee includes a CDcontaining all meeting handouts, attendance andtickets to the general session, course learning labs,exhibit hall, opening reception, and food functions,Thursday through Saturday.

• Registration fees for one or two-day attendanceincludes a CD containing meeting handouts andgeneral session or courses, and applicable foodfunction, including the opening reception [ifapplicable] and exhibit hall.

• Guest meal package includes admittance to theexhibit hall, reception and lunch, Thursday throughSaturday.

• Only those individuals who are registered and havean unaltered badge may attend ASET events,including spouses.

• Additional fees apply for the Sundown Seminars,special activities and events. Refer to the meetingregistration form on page 8 of this brochure foradditional details.

• Attendees who lose their badge may be subject to areplacement fee.

CANCELLATION POLICIES• All cancellations must be made in writing and must

be mailed, faxed or emailed to the ASET ExecutiveOffice.

• Written notice of cancellation received by ASET on orbefore June 15, 2007, will result in a refund of feespaid less a $50 processing fee. There will be norefunds for cancellations received after June 15, 2007.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND RESERVATIONSReservations are to be made directly with the hotelbefore June 18, 2007, to secure the special conferencerate of $125, single or double occupancy, per night. Anyreservations made after June 18, will be on a space-available basis, and may not qualify for the conferencerate. Room rates are subject to applicable local taxes.Check-in time is 3 p.m. and checkout is 11 am. Full refunds will be given for cancellations received atleast 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival.Reservations can be made by calling 407.939.1000. Tellthem you are with the ASET conference to book thenegotiated rate.

RECOMMENDED ATTIREBusiness casual attire is strongly encouraged. Pleasedress comfortably to create the best learningenvironment. The July average daily high in Orlando is92 degrees. Temperatures at night average around 73degrees.

AIR & GROUND TRANSPORATIONThe hotel is conveniently located about 30 minutes fromOrlando International Airport. To assist with your reservations, contact Judi Knight atPlatinum Vacations. She can be reached at 913.492.5292phone; 800.475.2244 [at the tone, dial 7066043];913.894.5262 fax; jknight1221@earthlink.net. Disney's Magical Express Service is complimentary andexclusively available when you stay at a Disney Resorthotel. Buses take you from Orlando International Airportto your Disney Resort hotel, while your bags are takenstraight to your room. And when your vacation's over,you and your bags are whisked back from your DisneyResort hotel to the Orlando International Airport.Booking Disney's Magical Express service is easy, aDisney reservation agent or your travel agent willarrange for it at the time of your Disney Resort Hotelbooking. If you're booking online you can add thisservice to your online Disney Resort booking. To contactthe Disney Magical Express Service, call 407.827.6777and indicate you are an attendee of the ASET AnnualConference, or visit: https://secure.disney.go.com/dwm/reservations/dme/index. Taxis and shuttle vans are both available; for taxis,airport to hotel charges run typically around $50 USDone-way or $100 USD round-trip. Mears Airport Shuttle,running 24 hours a day, is available from OrlandoInternational Airport (MCO) to your Walt Disney WorldHotel. Make reservations 24 hours in advance by calling(407)-423-5566, and allow a minimum of two hoursbefore flight time for domestic flights, and three hoursfor international flights.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SHIRTSTake a souvenir home from the meeting by orderingyour annual conference t-shirts for attendees now. T-shirts are white with the annual conference logo andcost $18. Make sure to order your t-shirt on theregistration form on page 8.

SPECIAL THEME PARK TICKET PRICINGConference attendees will be able to order speciallypriced, multiple day tickets from Walt Disney World. Forinstance, a two-day ticket purchased as a meetingattendee will cost $59.62 as opposed to the price youwould pay at the gate, which is $67. There will also bespecial single-day “After 2 PM” and “After 4 PM” ticketsavailable to conference attendees. These tickets aregreat for attendees, allowing you to attend the valuablesessions, and still have time to indulge the kid in you.A single-day “After 4 PM” ticket for attendees costs$38.49. Tickets must be purchased by July 14, 2007.For more information, to view pricing and order tickets,visit: http://www.aset.org/show/Annual_Conference/General_Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ORLANDOASET is excited to make sunny Orlando its home for the2007 annual conference. Orlando is one of those rarecities where fantasy and reality meet; kids experience themagic of theme parks, and adults get taken back to theirown childhoods. This big city set in central Florida hasmany hidden treasures, and is waiting for us to arrive!There are world-class restaurants, exciting theme parks,and amazing animal shows, so there is never a lack ofsomething to do! Visit www.orlandoinfo.com for moreinformation.

HOTEL INFORMATIONAll events will be held at:

Disney Coronado Springs Resort1000 West Buena Vista DriveLake Buena Vista, FL 32830407.939.1000

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=CoronadoSpringsResortLandingPage&bhcp=1

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Become an ASET Member!ASET membership dues are pro-rated based on join date.Students should contact ASET Executive Office for a pro-ratedamount. International members adjust dues accordingly.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP$80 - Jan. Thru March $60 - April thru June$40 - July thru Sept $80 - Oct thru Dec and

includes following year

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP$90 - Jan. Thru March $67.50 - April thru June$45 - July thru Sept $90 - Oct thru Dec and

includes following year

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP$350 - Jan. Thru March $262.50 - April thru June$175 - July thru Sept $350 - Oct thru Dec and

includes following year

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ASET Headquarters at 816.913.1120 or visit ourWebsite at www.aset.org

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ASET 2007 ANNUAL CONFERENCEIf you are unable to attend . . please forward to other personnel.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSASET continuing education credits will be awarded toparticipants. Approximately 4 ACE credits will be awardedfor Wednesday, 7 for Thursday, 6.5 for Friday and 6 creditsfor Saturday. The Sundown Seminars will be awardedapproximately 1.5 credits. Such crediting, however, shouldnot be construed by program participants as anendorsement of any type of instruments or suppliesmentioned or involved in these presentations.

Unwind at Disney World &Pleasure IslandSaturday, July 21 • 4 pm ‘til closingWhen the meeting is over, simply kick back and relax at WaltDisney World®! We’ve left time for you to be a kid again by either taking advantage of thevarious parks – Disney-MGM Studios, Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park® or Epcot® or

connect with your colleagues on Saturday evening at DowntownDisney Pleasure Island®. In fact, we’ll be congregating at some favoritehangouts at Pleasure Island which features restaurants, shopping andgreat entertainment. Discount tickets can be ordered directly fromWalt Disney World by visiting www.aset.org/show/Annual_Conference/General_Information, and clicking the link under“Disney Theme Park Tickets.” A single-day “After 4 PM” ticket is $38.49.Be sure to pre-order your tickets by July 14.

ASET Foundation Silent Auction, Buffet Dinner & EntertainmentFriday, July 20 • 7 – 9 pmSupport END education and scholarships, enjoy the ambiance of the resort with great food and friends and let usentertain you – all in one magical evening! This event is fast becoming the highlight of ASET meetings. Not onlycan you bid on fabulous gifts – from iPods, handmade crafts to artwork – but sometimes even snag a good bargainin the deal! All proceeds benefit the ASET Foundation, with donations tax deductible. It’s for a great cause, so orderyour ticket and join us for a great evening. And just in case you can’t join us in person, watch the ASET Websitefor online bidding as well. Other ways you can contribute to this great cause is by donating an item for the auction. All items must be for-warded to the ASET Executive Office no later than June 8. Download a donation form athttp://www.aset.org/show/ASET_Foundation.

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