NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES. RESOURCE CATALOG Educational Resources for Neurodiagnostic Professionals.

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1 209 NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES RESOURCE CATALOG Educational Resources for Neurodiagnostic Professionals

2 ONLINE COURSES KEY: = Number of ASET Continuing 2-month access to all online courses from the time of purchase. Education Credits (CEUs) NCS courses were originally developed by recognized subject matter experts (SME) who are outstanding in the field of nerve conduction studies. University professors were also recruited in the development of these courses. With the ASET NCS national competencies serving as the foundation, SMEs and university professors collaborated on the outline of module topics, and course faculty collaborated on the design, development, and presentation of course offerings. All courses have been peer reviewed for content, content clarity, instructions, and time for completion. NCS 200 ANATOMY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE NCS TECHNOLOGIST 20 NCS 20 INTRODUCTION TO NERVE CONDUCTION 0 STUDIES AND NCS TERMINOLOGY This course provides information about anatomical locations of specific skeletal, muscular and nervous systems structures that are necessary to begin training in nerve conduction studies. Course content includes basic terms related to the anatomical position, body regions and body planes. There is a focus on information about the central nervous system, (brain, and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system (cranial and spinal nerves) as well as specific muscles and nerves used in routine NCS. This course will also orient NCS professionals to the physiology involved in recording nerve conduction responses. An introduction to the neurological exam is also included. Topics are meant to provide a solid foundation for advancing to more in-depth nerve conduction courses. Required reading: Literature is provided with a free downloadable textbook. No additional books or materials required. Experience level(s): It is an excellent preparation for technologists of all levels including those preparing to take credentialing exam or in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Ten lessons, eight quizzes, review exercises and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word. This introductory course is designed to help equip the Neurodiagnostic technologist with an understanding of the terms used in nerve conduction studies. The terminology presented orients the learner to the types of procedures performed by NCS technologists; NCS instrumentation and waveforms; signs, symptoms and injuries seen in the types of neurological disorders for which NCS and EMG are used for diagnosis. Recommended text: ) Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro. Experience level(s): This course gives the participant the basic foundation for terminology needed to begin training in Nerve Conduction Studies. It is also an excellent preparation for technologists of all levels preparing to take credentialing exam or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Eight lessons, seven quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. O-NCS20 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $99.00 O-NCS200 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela 2

3 NCS 202 LAB SET UP, PATIENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT POLICIES FOR NCS This is a basic, introductory course for those entering the field, establishing new labs or those recently promoted to a supervisory position in an EMG/NCS lab. Topics covered include recommendations for the physical lab set-up as well as staffing requirements, standards for establishing policies and procedures, competency measures and patient safety related issues such as infection control and considerations for patients with pacemakers in electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing. This course also provides details regarding the CNCT and R.NCS.T. credentialing exams and the lab accreditation process. Required reading: Literature is provided. No additional books or materials required. Experience level(s): This is a basic, introductory course for those entering the field, establishing new labs or those recently promoted to a supervisory position in an EMG/NCS lab. Schedule: Eight lessons, five quizzes, two assignments and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader; Microsoft Word. Faculty: Presentation by Dorothy J. Gaiter, MHA, R. EEG T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. NCS 203 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NCS INSTRUMENTATION 0 O-NCS202 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ This course includes basic information about NCS instrumentation, electrical concepts and the fundamental principles of nerve conduction equipment and recordings. It is designed to equip the neurodiagnostic technologist with the technical skills necessary to understand and perform nerve conduction studies and prepare them for taking NCS board exams. Reading and writing assignments for this course are required for course completion. Required Reading: ) Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro; 2) Johnson s Practical EMG, 4th Edition by Pease, Lew, and Johnson; Experience level(s): This course is essential for NCS professionals. It is also an excellent preparation for technologists of all levels preparing to take credentialing exam or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Five lessons, three worksheet assignments, five quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Brian Markley, R. EEG/ EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET, BS. O-NCS203 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $99.00 NCS 204 TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF UPPER & LOWER EXTREMITY NCS This course will help learners develop skills necessary to perform basic upper and lower extremity NCS studies. Recorded lectures will review the basic anatomy and physiology of the muscles and nerves involved in NCS testing. The related anatomy for major motor nerves such as the median, ulnar, radial, tibial, fibular, and femoral nerves will be presented as well as the use of alternative recording sites. The course will focus and testing procedures and present information relative to instrument setting, measurement techniques and electrode placements. Reading and writing assignments for this course are required for course completion. Required reading: ) Nerve Conduction Studies from A to Z by Barbara O. Crout, R.NCS.T., Charles W. Flicek 2) Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro. Experience level(s): This course is essential for NCS professionals. This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take credentialing exams, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Six lessons, five quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Melody Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCT. Presentation by Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. NCS 205 TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF FACIAL NCS & BLINK REFLEX STUDIES This course will explain how to perform NCS procedures for blink reflex testing. Presentations are meant to familiarize the NCS technologist with the basic anatomy of facial muscles and innervations from Cranial Nerves V and VII. Information will detail proper electrode placement, appropriate recording parameters as well as normal and abnormal blink reflex responses. Participants will also learn and how to recognize and troubleshoot artifacts related to blink reflex testing. Required reading: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro. Experience level(s): This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take the credentialing exam, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Five lessons, four quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. 0 O-NCS204 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ O-NCS205 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $99.00 VISIT US ONLINE AT ASET.ORG TO VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION OF OUR ONLINE COURSES. 3

4 NCS 206 NCS FOR ENTRAPMENTS AND TRAUMA TO THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 20 NCS 208 NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES & REPETITIVE STIM 20 This course is meant to develop skills for using NCS to evaluate nerve entrapments and traumatic injuries to peripheral nerves. A review of the upper extremity NCS procedures is included with evaluation of median, ulnar and radial nerves and distal proximal neuropathies and other trauma. Also included is a review of the brachial and lumbar plexuxes and detailed descriptions of distal and proximal neuropathies and injuries in the lower extremities. Challenging case studies will be presented to develop discriminatory skills of the technologist and correlate clinical findings with abnormal findings and asymmetries. Required reading: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro. Experience level(s): This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take the credentialing exam, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Seven lessons, four quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Janet James, R.NCS.T., R. EEG T., CNCT, FASET. O-NCS206 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ NCS 207 DISEASES OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM This course provides information about diseases of the peripheral nervous system and clinical correlations on nerve conduction studies. Recorded lectures are included on the following topics: Plexopathies; Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies; Metabolic Peripheral Neuropathies; Infectious/ Inflammatory Peripheral Neuropathies; Generalized Peripheral Neuropathies; Radiculopathies; and Motor Neuron Diseases. Required reading: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro (36 pages of reading assigned). Experience level(s): This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take the credentialing exam, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Eight lessons, eight quizzes, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. O-NCS207 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ SHOP THE ASET ONLINE STORE... for online courses, webinars, recordings of previously held webinars, publications, Neurodiagnostic Week items, and ASET merchandise. This course is designed to provide the technologist with background in neurophysiology, anatomy and function of the neuromuscular junction, to understand the neuromuscular disorders and to instruct NCS technologists in the basic skills needed to perform Repetitive Stimulation testing. Topics include, Neuromuscular Junction Technical Aspects, Neuromuscular Junction Diseases and Processes, Myopathies, and Neuromuscular Junction Case Studies. Required reading: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro. Experience level(s): This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take the credentialing exam, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Five lessons, four quizzes and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. O-NCS208 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $ NCS 209 NCS TROUBLESHOOTING, PITFALLS, DIFFICULTIES AND ANOMALIES IN NCS TESTING This course is designed to help the technologist develop skills to troubleshoot the NCS instrument; resolve difficult NCS testing; recognize anomalies and variations of normal nerve pathways: list technical factors affecting nerve conduction study results; minimize the effects of technical factors; define the common anomalous innervations affecting nerve conduction studies; recognize the physiological factors that can influence NCS measurements; recognize the effect of electrode placement and application on nerve conduction studies; describe the effect of instrument settings on NCS measurements; recognize anomalous innervations when performing NCS. Technologists will also be introduced to EMG testing for the purpose of understanding how the NCS and EMG compliment each other. Required reading: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders by Preston and Shapiro Experience level(s): This course is for the NCS professional who is new to the field, preparing to take the credentialing exam, or is in need of continuing education to refresh their skills. Schedule: Seven lessons, six quizzes, reading assignments, and a final exam. Format: Self-paced. QuickTime video or MP3 audio file player; Adobe Reader. Faculty: Brian Markley, BS, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET. 0 O-NCS209 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $99.00 Visit ASET.org to get started. 4

5 NCS 20 NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES FINAL REVIEW AND PRACTICE EXAM This final review and practice exam course is intended to help the learner prepare to take the credentialing exam and is also a capstone for material covered in the ASET NCS Core Curriculum online courses (NCS ). This course includes a 5 practice exams with questions from a 400+ question database. Questions included here fall under the general outline of subjects covered in the credentialing exam. The practice exams will help guide the learner in the appropriate areas of study and allows for simulating both open-ended and timed exams. The practice exams can be taken multiple times. Also included are study aids and guides to help study and prepare for exam topics. Although this is a board preparation review tool, completion of this course does not guarantee the learner will pass the credentialing exam but rather provides a means to practice computer-based testing profession-specific topics. Extensive study is required for exam preparation along with the clinical experience expected for exam eligibility. Committing several hours a week for six months to one year will help adequately prepare for the credentialing exam. Have questions about ASET s Online Education? Contact Maureen Carroll, ASET s Online Education Developer, at Maureen@ASET.org, or call , ext.04#. O-NCS20 Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $99.00 MEMBER DISCOUNTS Members and Institutional Members purchasing all NCS 0-2 courses (with one-time payment) qualify for the following discount: -5 employees 5% discount ($34.30 per person) 6-0 employees 20% discount ($ per employee) -5 employees 25% discount ($83.50 per employee) 5

6 PUBLICATIONS ASET is pleased to provide a comprehensive library of publications to assist the Neurodiagnostic technologist in developing skills and knowledge, to provide resources for department needs, and to have policies and procedures readily at hand. NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES FROM A TO Z By Barbara Crout, R.NCS.T. & Charles Flicek This is the definitive book of basic knowledge for beginners. Using a performance-based training approach, the chapters present basic electrical theory, instrumentation, NCS physiology, NCS basics, common studies, uncommon studies, disease and disorders of the peripheral nervous system, protocols and responsibilities of the technologist. The book is also endorsed by AAET The Nerve Conduction Association. 997, 20 pages. NCS50 Member Price: $49.95 Non-Member Price: $54.95 STUDY GUIDE FOR THE R.NCS.T. WRITTEN EXAM [Download] This study guide for board preparation for the Nerve Conduction Studies written exam was developed and collectively compiled by the ASET NCS Study Guide Task Force and provides references for the topics listed in the written exam content outline as published in the AAET National Registry Examination for Nerve Conduction Studies - Written Handbook for Candidates. 2009, 33 pages. NCSSG Member Price: FREE Non-Member Price: $5.00 NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES FOR THE NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIST, 3RD EDITION A comprehensive book containing informative, instructional, and well-illustrated articles. Topics include general concepts, diseases & disorders of the peripheral nervous system, technique, and other NCS resources. The book also contains the manual, Performing Motor and Sensory Neuronal Conduction Studies in Adult Humans, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which offers step-by-step procedures for 4 nerve conduction studies. Third Edition. Journal Reprint Series - 207, 278 pages. NCS502 Member Price: $35.00 Non-Member Price: $49.00 POCKET EMG By: Eric Wisotsky, M.D., Victor Tseng, D.O. & Dane Pohlman, D.O. Pocket emg Eric Wisotzky Victor Tseng Dane Pohlman Designed for everyday use, Pocket EMG provides essential information about the most common EMG studies. This handy guide is a great learning source and a valuable tool for the beginning technologist and is also a great reference for less common electrodiagnostic tests for the experienced technologist. Pocket EMG includes technical details, recommendations, and clinical photos to illustrate proper study set-ups. NCS503 Member Price: $4.00 Non-Member Price: $ NEURODIAGNOSTIC JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND COMPETENCIES, 2ND EDITION NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES [Download] The ASET competency, job descriptions (Assistant through Director-level), and employee competency checklist specific to NCS are all included for your convenience in this downloadable book. 206, 54 pages. JDNCS Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $45.00 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NEURODIAGNOSTIC DEPARTMENT NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES [Download] Policies and Procedures specific to NCS and EMG as well as Policies and Procedures that apply to all areas of Neurodiagnostics (such as safety and infection control) are found in this downloadable book. 202, 234 pages. PPNCS Member Price: $50.00 Non-Member Price: $75.00

7 BONUS VIDEO FREE! Skin Safety Video Free Skin Safety Course As a complement to the text and video versions of ASET s Position Statement on Skin Safety During EEG Procedures A Guideline to Improving Outcome, and the Position Statement Addendum for Neonatal Continuous EEG, ASET offers a complimentary Skin Safety online course. The Skin Safety Course provides instruction for skin preparation and electrode application on adult patients undergoing EEG procedures. Successful completion will earn you 2 ASET CEUs. Join us in promoting patient safety and professional competence by enrolling online today at ASET.org. Instructions: Add Skin Safety Course to your cart in our online store by searching for Skin Safety. Or, view the Webinar Recordings - Free Presentations Category, then select the course. 7

8 WEBINAR RECORDINGS Presentations are available in video and mp3 formats. Individual registration includes the presentation and one quiz. Groups may purchase the Quiz-only option for additional participants in order for them to register and earn the ASET-CEU(s). BRACHIAL PLEXUS ANATOMY & NCS EVALUATION Meledy Kise, R.NCS.T., CNCT NCS LATE RESPONSES AND BLINK REFLEXES Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET, 04/0/09. W-04009NCSBrPx Meledy describes the anatomy, complexities, and importance of the brachial plexus, causes of brachial plexus lesions, injuries, disease, and sensory changes, classification of nerve injuries, and the evaluation of the brachial plexus using NCS. Recorded: W-00709NCSLateRes Jerry describes F-Waves, H-Reflex, and blink reflexes, including general description of each, stimulation guide and stimulation sites, machine settings and procedure, characteristics, and the impact of pathophysiology and disease. Recorded: 0/07/09. Quiz-only, Q-04009NCSBrPx Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 Quiz-only, Q-00709NCSLateRes Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET W-09290PeriphAnatMorris Quiz-only, Q-09290PeriphAnatMorris NCS technologists wanting to take the registry exam need a good foundation in peripheral nerve anatomy. Jerry has great a way of making complex systems very understandable and will give an overview of general peripheral nervous system anatomy. Recorded: 09/29/0. Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 NCS TROUBLESHOOTING Janet James, R.NCS.T., R. EEG T., CNCT, FASET W-03309NCSTrouble Quiz-only, Q-03309NCSTrouble This webinar was originally recorded as an interactive session with the participants, and includes a variety of case study examples for troubleshooting practice. Recorded: 03/3/09. Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 GUILLAIN BARRE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AND INFLAMMATORY NEUROPATHIES JERRY MORRIS, M.S., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET WILLIS-KNIGHTON HOSPITALS ASET WEBINAR--207 W NCSGuillainB NCS IN GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME & OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES By: Jerry Morris, MS, R. NCS T.,CNCT, FASET Jerry has over 38 years experience in EMG/NCV and currently works at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana where he also performs EEG, Evoked Potentials and IONM procedures. In this webinar, Jerry will explain how the nerve conduction study is used in the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and other infections that affect the peripheral nervous system. According to Jerry, we may see more patients with Guillain-Barre since it has been identified as a complication of the Zika virus. Recorded: 09/20/7. Quiz-only, Q NCSGuillainB Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $

9 NERVE CONDUCTION INSTRUMENTATION Brian Markley, BS, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET UPPER EXTREMITY ENTRAPMENT NEUROPATHIES Brian Markley, BS, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET W-NCSInstrumentation Quiz-only, Q-NCSInstrumentation While there are many lectures about EEG instrumentation, NCS instrumentation is a topic that is seldom addressed. Brian will give a much needed overview of NCS instrumentation and electrical safety. Recorded: 04/2/0. Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 Brian will review the mechanism of nerve entrapment, the anatomy of principal upper extremity nerves, the signs and symptoms of common upper extremity entrapment neuropathies, nerve conduction techniques used to diagnose nerve entrapment in the upper extremities, and will review cases of entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremities to demonstrate the relevance of NCS. Recorded: //09. W-09UpExtEntrap PITFALLS IN NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES Brian Markley, BS, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET Quiz-only, Q-09UpExtEntrap Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 Perfect your NCS technical skills with this lecture addressing the pitfalls of nerve conduction procedures. To consistently obtain reliable nerve conduction studies, the technologist must be mindful of the nonpathological factors that affect NCS results. These can be physiological or technical in origin. Controlling these variables is one of the NCS technologist s primary responsibilities. In this webinar we will review the common sources of error in NCS and discuss how to avoid them. Recorded: 0/05/. W-005PitfallNCS Quiz-only, Q-005PitfallNCS Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 MOTOR NEURON DISEASE Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET Focus of discussion is motor neuron disease, a small group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurons, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including speaking, walking, swallowing, and general movement of the body. They are generally progressive in nature, and cause increasing disability and eventually death. Nerve conduction studies and EMGs aide in the diagnosis of motor neuron diseases. Recorded: 03/8/5. W-0385MotorNeuronDisease UNCOMMON NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES Jerry Morris, MS, R.NCS.T., CNCT, FASET Quiz-only, Q-0385MotorNeuronDisease Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $5.00 Jerry will tackle those nerve conduction studies which are the most challenging to record and share some techniques. Topics include anatomy and procedures for saphenous, lateral femoral cutaneous, phrenic, lateral and medial antebrachial cutaneous, and dorsal ulnar cutaneous nerves. Recorded: 09/07/. W-0907UncommonNCS Quiz-only, Q-0907UncommonNCS Member Price: $0.00 Non-Member Price: $

10 OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH ASET Online Courses: EP and IONM curricula designed to prepare technologists for board examinations and equip them with the skills and knowledge outlined in the ASET National Competency Skill Standards for Performing EP and IONM. Publications: EP & IONM Publications: Q&A Flashcard Study System for EP, 2nd Edition EP Books I (Concepts & Somatosensory), II (Visual), III (Auditory) IONM Series Set, 2nd Edition Basics & Performance Issues The Brain - Surgeries and Modalities The Spine - Surgeries and Modalities Q&A Flashcard Study System for IONM Neurotechnologist Reference Guide, 4th Edition Policies & Procedures (Download): EP and IONM Job Descriptions & Competencies (Download): EP and IONM Business & Program Development Publications: Program Handbook for Neurodiagnostic Technology, 2nd Edition Clinical Sites Handbook, 2nd Edition To find out more about our EP and IONM resources, go to the ASET Store. We offer Core Curriculums in EP and IONM; 6 EP and 9 IONM Publications; 4 EP and 34 IONM Webinars, as well as many other EEG, LTM, MEG, ICU & Neurocritical Care EEG, Autonomics, Lab Management, and PSG resources

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