DIPLOMA IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY ( 2 YEAR )

🎓 Year 1 (Foundations & Core Techniques)

1. Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals

• Neuro: central & peripheral nervous systems, nerve structure & conduction
• Cardiac: heart anatomy, conduction system, cardiac action potentials

2. Basic Electrophysiology Principles

• Electrophysiological instrumentation: EEG, EMG/NCS, ECG, EP catheters
• Signal processing: acquisition, filters, calibration, artifact handling

3. Cellular & Ion Channel Biophysics

• Resting membrane potential, action potentials, ion channel function (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, gap junctions)

4. Introductory Clinical Neuro/Cardiac Testing

• Neuro: EEG basics, nerve conduction velocity, evoked potentials
• Cardiac: surface ECG interpretation, basics of EP study protocols

5. Lab Practice & Safety Protocols

• Patient prep, electrode placement, equipment sterilization, bio-safety, ethical/legal aspects

🧠 Year 2 (Advanced Specialty & Clinical Integration)

1. Neuro‑Electrophysiology Advanced Modalities

• Nerve conduction studies (motor/sensory), EMG patterns
• Evoked potentials (visual, brainstem), intraoperative monitoring

2. Cardiac Electrophysiology (Invasive Procedures)

• Diagnostic EP: programmed stimulation, refractory periods, conduction block testing
• Ablation of arrhythmias (SVT, AF, VT), including mapping & catheter techniques
• Device implantation: pacemakers, ICDs & follow‑up

3. Pharmacology and Pathology of Arrhythmias

• Ion channel pharmacology & channelopathies
• Antiarrhythmic drugs & peri‑procedural medication protocols

4. Clinical Rotations & Internship

• Hands-on labs, supervised EP procedures, patient prep & monitoring
• Case presentations, journal club, morbidity/mortality reviews (from fellowships)

5. Research, Safety & Professional Development

• Journal discussions, EP case studies, medico-legal considerations, informed consent
• Optional projects or coursework for certification/continuing education