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MSc Clinical Physiology
Accreditation Checklist
Neurophysiology
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
ADVANCED EPILEPSY STUDIES
MODULE TITLE: ADVANCED EPILEPSY STUDIES
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION:……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit level MastersCredit value
Mode of deliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
Criteria Met (Y/N)
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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COMMENTS:
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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER: ____________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
ADVANCED EVOKED POTENTIALS
MODULE TITLE: ADVANCD EVOKED POTENTIALS
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:_____________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITRING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
MODULE TITLE: INTRA-OPERATIVE MONITORING IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
Criteria Met (Y/N)
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
COMMENTS:
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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
MODULE TITLE: NEUROPHYSIOLOGY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
PAEDIATRIC CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
MODULE TITLE: PAEDIATRIC CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
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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
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
PERIPHERAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
MODULE TITLE: PERIPHERAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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
COMMENTS:
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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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MSc MODULES CHECKLIST – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING IN CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY
MODULE TITLE: ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING IN CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY
NAME OF APPLICANT INSTITUTION……………………………………………
MODULE DETAILS
Credit Level MastersCredit Value
Mode of DeliveryTotal study hours
Please indicate whether the module specification outline fulfils the criteria for teaching content set out below:
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
COMMENTS:
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REVIEWER RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT/REJECT
NAME OF REVIEWER:___________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF REVIEWER:______________________________________
DATE OF MODULE ACCREDITATION:______________________________
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