MSc Clinical Physiology

Accreditation Checklist

Neurophysiology

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

ADVANCED EPILEPSY STUDIES

MODULE TITLE: ADVANCED EPILEPSY STUDIES

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Credit level MastersCredit value

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Basics and GeneticsEpileptogenesis Pathophysiology of epilepsyPathophysiology and pathology of seizuresGgenetics in epilepsyHereditary epilepsy syndromes

Clinical Neurophysiology Ictal and inter-ictal EEGIntracranial recordingMagneto-encephalographyPresurgical evaluationVideo-telemetryElectrocorticographyFunctional stimulation and mapping Neonatal seizure monitoringStatus epilepticus monitoringNon-epileptic seizuresSeizure prediction

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History taking and treatment monitoring Natural course of epilepsyInterviewing the patient as a witnessFocused history takingMonitoringTreatment

Diagnosis, classification and misdiagnosisSeizures and epilepsyClassification of seizures and epilepsiesNeonatal/paediatric/adult syndromesSeizures in the elderlyDifferential diagnosis

Treatment of epilepsy History of AED or economy of AED Individualised treatmentCurrent AED and guidelinesEvidence-based treatmentEpilepsy surgeryTreatment of MTLENeuromodulation in epilepsiesKetogenetic dietTreatment of status

Living with epilepsy Psychosocial implicationsPsychiatric Co morbidity

Recent technology/telemedicine Modern technologyAa

Content of professional practice portfolio Protocols for Neurophysiological RecordingsCase studies (minimum of two)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination, portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

ADVANCED EVOKED POTENTIALS

MODULE TITLE: ADVANCD EVOKED POTENTIALS

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met(Y/N)Anatomy & Physiology Sensory and motor pathways Neural transmissionAnatomy and Physiology of the nervous system

sympathetic, parasympathetic,

NANC systems, receptors.Drug/receptor reactionsStimulators and stimuliSpecificationCharacteristics Visual AuditorySomatosensoryTranscutaneous motorPainOlfactory

Evoked potential concepts Waveform components (including sensory, cognitive and pre-motor) Neural response and surface EP relationshipPotential generatorsNear fieldFar fieldLocalisation of generators using surface dataCephalic and non-cephalic references Field distributionsMulti-modal testing

Evoked potential practice Electrode sites and montages Specification of typical recording parameters

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Normal waveforms and measurements Maturation of waveformsPathological changes Clinical applicationsPathophysiology encounteredFactors causing non-pathological changes Waveform interpretationClinical usefulness Special techniques or parameter adjustments Signal processingFuture developments

Evoked potential modalities Visual (including ERG, cortical, fields), Auditory (including EcochG, BAEP, mid-latency, long latency), Somatosensory (including short, middle and long latency), Cognitive (including CNV, P3a and P3b, mismatch and processing negativity), Movement related (including Bereitschaft)

Content of professional practice portfolioProtocols for evoked potential techniquesCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination, portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITRING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITORING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Neuro anatomy and physiology Neural pathwaysPeripheral nerves/plexi/spinal roots Spinal cordBrainstem Cranial nervesAuditory/visual pathways Cerebral anatomy Blood supply PropagationTransmission Neuromuscular Junction

Operating theatre environment Electrical safety Patient safetyInfection control Other staffOther equipmentCommunicationSterile fieldsMedico-legal aspects Spheres of responsibility

Recording technique Specialised electrodesAmplifiersMontages

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FiltersSignal processing techniques Noise/artefactsData storage

Electroencephalography GeneratorsNormal/abnormal patternsEffects of anaesthesia/hyperthermiaHypothermiaMetabolic changesFunctional mapping

Content of professional practice portfolioProtocols for intra-operative monitoringCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination, portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

MODULE TITLE: NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met (Y/N) Management of the ICU patientPhysical requirementsPsychological requirements Emotional requirements (including relatives) Nursing procedures/techniques Glasgow coma scaleGlasgow outcome scale

ICU monitoringSystemic functionCerebral blood flow Cerebral metabolismIntracranial pressureCardiological parametersRespiratory parametersNeurological examinationElectrophysiology

Electroencephalography on ICU Technical requirements IFCN standards Noise/artefactsEEG in: anoxic brain damage, metabolic disorders, head injury, cerebral infarct, meningitis, encephalitis, multi-organ failure, status epilepticus, locked-in syndrome, dialysis Prognostic value of EEGEffect of other variables on EEG: blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, metabolic state, systemic function, temperature, ICP, drugs

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Use of specialised signal processing / display techniques e.g. CFM, CFAM, power density, spectral array, spectral edge

Evoked potentials on ICU Technical requirementsMonitoring techniques: SSEP, BAEP, middle latency AEP, event-related, motor EPNormal responsesNon-pathological changesArtefacts and trend curvesTemperature-related changesEffects of drugs Clinically relevant changesTransient changesIrreversible changes

EMG and NCS on ICU Technical requirementsCritical illnessNeuropathyAcute-onset neuropathiesMiller-Fisher syndromeAcute intermittent porphyriaAcute disorders of neuromuscular transmission

Content of professional practice portfolio Protocols for Neurophysiological Investigations / Procedures in the Intensive Care UnitCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of Investigations Evidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

PAEDIATRIC CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: PAEDIATRIC CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met (Y/N) Department design LayoutAccessibilityRecording suitesWaiting areasChild-parent facilitiesStaff areasStaffing levelsStaff specifications equipment specificationEquipment levels

Recording techniques EEG, EMG & EP recording techniques in children with particular reference to appropriate activation procedures Recording in paediatric intensive care

Genetics HeredityCell divisionMutationsOrganisation of chromosomesChromosomal abnormalitiesStem cell biologyCancerMolecular biology techniques

Paediatric neurology

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Neurological examinationHistory taking from parentsDevelopmental milestonesSymptoms and signs of: genetic disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, paediatric epilepsy syndromes, infective disordersDrugs used in treatment of children

Paediatric Neurophysiology Normal EEG and its maturationNormal EMGNormal EPRecognition and interpretation of abnormal and characteristic waveforms in paediatric epilepsy syndromesDegenerative conditions of central and peripheral nervous systemInfective disorders including herpes simplex encephalitis, sub-acute sclerosing encephalitis, cerebral abscess

Content of professional practice portfolio Protocols for Paediatric Neurophysiological investigations / proceduresCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

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DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

VIDEO-TELEMETRY / AMBULATORY RECORDING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: VIDEO-TELEMETRY / AMBULATORY RECORDING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met (Y/N) Equipment DevelopmentFuture requirementsDetailed specifications

Long-term recording TelemetryAmbulatoryCFAMAdvantages/disadvantagesCardiology In-vitro

Principles of recording Study designDifferences from routine investigationsMaintenance of equipmentLocal and wider protocolsInterpretation of data Sleep and diagnostic services Common pathophysiologyDiagnostic outcomesUnusual seizuresInfluence of protocols

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NarcolepsyOther nocturnal episodesDifferential diagnoses

Surgical services Pre-surgical work-up, Extra and intra cranial studies, Electrode types, Stimulation studies, Special tests e.g. SPECT

Telemetry services Environment designStaffingPatient facilities Risk evaluationWorking in teams Legal and ethical consideration

Content of professional practice portfolio Protocols for Video-Telemetry / Ambulatory RecordingsCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: PERIPHERAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met (Y/N) Anatomical & Physiological Concepts

Methodology of EMG and Nerve conduction studies Equipment and electrodes, Stimulators, Recording techniques, Electrode and stimulator sites, Clinical examination (including history taking and neurological examination), Common problems, Artefacts and pitfalls

Pathophysiology Nerve conduction and EMG findings in: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Other Mononeuropathies Traumatic nerve lesions-pathophysiology Plexus and Root lesions Peripheral Neuropathies Primary Muscle Disorders Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Channelopathies and related disorders Motor Neurone Disorders

Common problems & Differential Diagnosis

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Content of professional practice portfolio Protocols for Peripheral Neurophysiological InvestigationsCase Studies (2)Evidence of Performance of InvestigationsEvidence of Observation of InvestigationsInterpretation of Neurophysiology

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING IN CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING IN CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Credit Level MastersCredit Value

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Criteria Met (Y/N) Introduction to the mathematical concepts of sampling Time/frequency domain analysisQuantisationFinite word-length effects in digital signal processing

Analogue filters Electrodes contact and electrode models Amplifiers Isolation and safety and its effect of the signalHigh/low pass and other variations of filtersNoise/artefacts

Digital filters FIR and IIR methodsFFTsSpectral analysis using FFTSpectral windowsFast convolutionFiltering and correlation using FFT

Neurophysiological application of discrete time signal process Examples of processing somatosensory, auditory, visual, motor (cranial, central, peripheral) dataSignal processing EMG and EEG signals

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Cardiogical /respiratory application of discrete time signal processing Methods to process ECG and respiratory data

Stochastic methods for processing Random variablesAnalogue stochastic processes Discrete-time stochastic processes, Power spectrum processes as applied to physiological measurement

Content of professional practice portfolio Evidence of application of advanced processing in Clinical Physiology (performed)Evidence of application of advanced processing in Clinical Physiology (observed)Case Studies (2)

Assessment method meets recommendationsE.g. Assignment, examination portfolio

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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT

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