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.
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
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.
We will be adding information here:ASET annual conference information
The conference brochure will be mailed out early in May.
