NDT251 — Introduction to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
5 CR Students will participate in an online, semi-asynchronous class environment that covers gross neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with an emphasis on the structures and systems most relevant to intraoperative neuromonitoring. This exploration of human neurophysiology will examine the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, as well as the key vascular elements responsible for perfusing these structures. Further, students will begin to compare the normal functioning of these complex, interconnected systems with the clinical presentation seen with pathological dysfunction. Students will also be introduced to various concepts as they relate to working in the operating room environment, and the specific role that intraoperative neuromonitoring plays before, during, and after surgery. Students will review ACNS Guidelines and ASNM Position Statements. Prerequisite(s): Admission to IONM program Course