Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology ( 2YEAR)

Diploma in Neurophysiology Technology ( 2YEAR)

Diploma in Neurophysiology — 2‑Year Syllabus

Year 1

Basic Sciences & Foundations

  1. Human Anatomy & Physiology
    • Structure & functions of brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves
    • Autonomic nervous system, sensory & motor systems
  2. Neuroscience & Neurological Disorders (Introductory)
    • Basic neurobiology and neurological disease types
    • Neural pathways, common neuro disorders
  3. Electronics & Instrumentation Basics
    • Basics of electronic circuits relevant to EEG/EMG equipment
    • Amplifiers, filters, analogue‑to‑digital conversion, grounding, calibration
  4. EEG Instrumentation & Lab Management
    • Equipment components, electrode types, electrode placement (10‑20 system)
    • Safety, artefacts, impedance, montage, calibration
  5. EEG Practicals & Clinical Correlation
    • Performing standard EEG recordings
    • Identifying normal vs. abnormal, artefacts vs. signal
  6. EEG Monitoring & Polysomnography
    • Sleep studies, overnight EEGs, monitoring procedures
  7. 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
  8. Common Neurological Disease Cases
    • Basic clinical presentations of common disorders (e.g., epilepsy, neuropathy, demyelination)

Year 2

Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Techniques

  1. Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) & Electromyography (EMG)
    • Theory & instrumentation
    • Clinical practice: recording, interpretation
  2. Evoked Potentials (Visual, Auditory, Somato‑sensory, Brainstem)
    • Stimulus types, electrodes, recording & interpretation
  3. Autonomic Function Tests
    • Heart rate variability, sweating, etc.
  4. Advanced EEG Techniques
    • Long‑term monitoring, neonatal EEG, pre‑surgical evaluation for epilepsy
  5. Clinical Neurology Disorders & Correlation
    • In‑depth study of neurological disorders; neuro‑pharmacology
  6. Electronics & Signal Processing
    • Filters, signal averaging, noise reduction, artifact management
  7. Final Practical Training / Internship
    • Hands‑on training in hospital/clinic neurology department
    • Apply all modalities: EEG, EMG, EPs, autonomic tests; exposure to clinical cases
  8. Interpretation & Reporting, Communication Skills
    • Learning to interpret study results; writing reports; presenting findings

 

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