Nerve Conduction Studies- EMG (NCCE100)
Nerve Conduction Studies- EMG (NCCE100):
at a glance
Credential(s) Earned: Certificate
Program Length: 12 Weeks (includes Observership-see below)
Start Date: October 28, 2024
Tuition: Domestic: $1250
Application Deadline: September 23, 2024
Program Code: NCCE100
Description
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN uses a unique hybrid model in partnership with hospitals combining didactic with clinical mentorship during the 12-week program. The Nerve Conduction Studies Technology Certificate Program will provide learners with the introductory knowledge and exposure to best prepare themselves for employment in the field of nerve conduction technology. The innovative design integrates the knowledge of physiology and anatomy together with an overview of the clinical conditions in which this electrodiagnostic study can be of benefit. This will be delivered over a 12-week period with two weeks at its conclusion to visit and observe a variety of nerve conduction studies being completed in a clinical setting.
The program has been built to best prepare students for direct hire to EMG laboratories but does not provide the required training and prerequisite hands-on experience required to participate in the national Registration Examination process. Students will be educated in the process and provided the appropriate connections in which to pursue that certification. This will provide an excellent beginning to the challenging field of electromyography and nerve conduction studies and position graduates with a powerful foundation for seeking employment in this field.
Learning Outcomes
This Certificate program is a hybrid program, consisting of:
- An online learning component
- A clinical observational component
Upon successful completion of this program, the Learner will be able to:
- Acquire increased knowledge and understanding the role of a nerve conduction technologist in order to prepare for a career in electrophysiology
- Identify the unique role of nerve conduction technology in the health care system
- Demonstrate an understanding of the peripheral nervous system anatomy relevant to electrodiagnostic testing
- Develop an understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy
- Develop an understanding of nerve and muscle physiology
- Specify the major muscles and nerves of the upper and lower extremities
- Identify the cranial nerves and their function
- Identify the breadth of clinical conditions and pathology of the peripheral nervous system and how nerve conduction studies can participate in proper diagnoses, prognosis and treatment
- Identify the needed skills and tools required to participate in taking a patient history and working collaboratively with a health care team
- Explain the purpose, indications, contraindication and limitations of nerve conduction studies
- Identify the major components of electrodiagnostic equipment
- Identify artefact and the basic skills required to troubleshoot difficult studies
- Identify and describe the purpose of specialized testing in less frequently studied nerves using nerve conduction studies
- Understand the role of needle EMG as a complement to nerve conduction studies
- Collaborate with members of the inter-professional health team in providing care for patients
- Understand the scope of nerve conduction technology
Instruction Method
10 weeks facilitated online with a synchronous session one day per week followed by a two-week observership at a hospital site either in Toronto, London, Kingston, Hamilton or Ottawa
Admission Requirements
General Health Science Degree
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Observership
Those currently working in the area will have special consideration around the length of the observership, and will be assessed on an individual basis.
How do I apply?
To apply please submit the following documents to The Michener Institute:
- CV
- All applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment.
Your application should be sent to:
Continuing Education – The Michener Institute
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1V4
Canada
Email: ce@michener.ca
Important Dates
Fall 2024 Application Deadline: September 23, 2024
Program Start Date: October 28, 2024
Special Note
We would like to thank Dr. Michael Nicolle, Dr. Shannon Venance, Dr. Ben Ritsma, Dr. Hans Katzberg, Dr. Emma Mauti, Dr. Lawrence Robinson and Dr. Gyl Midroni whose contributions and expertise assisted in the development of this course.
