Thursday, April 19, 2018

National Neurodiagnostic Week, and the International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology meeting




I could not let Neurodiagnostic Week slip by without posting a blog entry to celebrate with all of you! 
In early May the 31st meeting of the International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology will take place in Washington, D.C.  This organization has met in major cities all over the world, so it is a privilege to have the meeting in the United States this year.  The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) is our physician organization and their annual meeting has been combined with this meeting also.
ASET will be represented there as well with a booth in the exhibit hall.  And we are hosting a symposium during the program.  Our goal is to reach out to the global Neurodiagnostic community.  
The ASET Symposium is titled:  Growing the Optimal Neurodiagnostic Workforce

This symposium will provide a road map for creating the ideal team of neurodiagnostic technologists.  Our symposium will be on  Friday, May 4th from 14:45 to 16:15 2:45- 4:15 p.m.
At the Marriott Wardman Park.  To see the full ICCN2018 program and registration information:

Technologists may register for the congress held on May 3-6 for $300 in advance, or $375 on-site.
Here is what our 90 minute program will include:

Education Without Boundaries: Self-directed Distance Learning in Neurodiagnostics - Maureen Carroll, R.EEG/EP T, CNIM, RPSGT

This is an overview of the educational resources and technological tools that are available to build a skilled, efficient neurodiagnostic team and to enhance communications and patient care.  With the increased demand for continuous EEG monitoring and intraoperative monitoring, combined with the future shortage of technologists and neurologists, it is essential that each member of the team is developed to their highest potential.
Learning objectives:
   list resources available for educational support to build skills
   provide examples of innovative staff development options 
   create a time line for skill development and supervise learning activities.

The Road from Didactics to Clinical Competence in Neurodiagnostics –   Cheryl Plummer, R.EEG T, CLTM
Entry level technologists may learn much about the theory and application of neurophysiology techniques by using on-line courses.  However, it is essential to include hands-on skill development in the clinical setting to foster competence in the technical and patient care components of neurodiagnostic procedures.  To ensure proper training, clinical supervision and documentation of skill development is required.
Learning objectives:
   Organize a skill development program including monthly goals to be met by entry level staff
   Compose and utilize skills assessment documents
   Support clinical preceptors to develop good assessment and communication techniques when interacting with trainees.

OSET: Global Neurodiagnostic Educational Resources through OSET – Maggie Marsh Nation

The field of neurodiagnostic technology varies greatly across the globe, with some countries requiring a four-year degree to enter the field and in other countries no formal education is available.  The challenge for OSET is to support neurodiagnostic education world-wide. This presentation will include an overview of the state of neurodiagnostics internationally, including developing nations and the ways in which OSET, the international organization provides outreach across the globe.
Learning objectives:  Compare and contrast neurodiagnostic education and practice in developing countries and those with highly developed health care systems   Discuss options for aiding in the development of neurodiagnostic skills and practice through OSET




If you can’t attend the international meeting in Washington D.C. then please consider coming to the 2018 ASET Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. 
 The dates are Aug. 16-18 and we have a very exciting program this year!  We have just posted the conference program schedule on the ASET website.
  We will be adding information here:ASET annual conference information   
The conference brochure will be mailed out early in May.