Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology ( 2YEAR)
Diploma in Neurophysiology — 2‑Year Syllabus
Year 1
Basic Sciences & Foundations
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Structure & functions of brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves
- Autonomic nervous system, sensory & motor systems
- Neuroscience & Neurological Disorders (Introductory)
- Basic neurobiology and neurological disease types
- Neural pathways, common neuro disorders
- Electronics & Instrumentation Basics
- Basics of electronic circuits relevant to EEG/EMG equipment
- Amplifiers, filters, analogue‑to‑digital conversion, grounding, calibration
- EEG Instrumentation & Lab Management
- Equipment components, electrode types, electrode placement (10‑20 system)
- Safety, artefacts, impedance, montage, calibration
- EEG Practicals & Clinical Correlation
- Performing standard EEG recordings
- Identifying normal vs. abnormal, artefacts vs. signal
- EEG Monitoring & Polysomnography
- Sleep studies, overnight EEGs, monitoring procedures
- Patient Care, Medical Terminology & Clinical Ethics
- Preparing patients for tests; dealing with emergency situations in neurology lab
- Basics of medical terms; patient communication; hygiene & safety
- Common Neurological Disease Cases
- Basic clinical presentations of common disorders (e.g., epilepsy, neuropathy, demyelination)
Year 2
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Techniques
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) & Electromyography (EMG)
- Theory & instrumentation
- Clinical practice: recording, interpretation
- Evoked Potentials (Visual, Auditory, Somato‑sensory, Brainstem)
- Stimulus types, electrodes, recording & interpretation
- Autonomic Function Tests
- Heart rate variability, sweating, etc.
- Advanced EEG Techniques
- Long‑term monitoring, neonatal EEG, pre‑surgical evaluation for epilepsy
- Clinical Neurology Disorders & Correlation
- In‑depth study of neurological disorders; neuro‑pharmacology
- Electronics & Signal Processing
- Filters, signal averaging, noise reduction, artifact management
- Final Practical Training / Internship
- Hands‑on training in hospital/clinic neurology department
- Apply all modalities: EEG, EMG, EPs, autonomic tests; exposure to clinical cases
- Interpretation & Reporting, Communication Skills
- Learning to interpret study results; writing reports; presenting findings