Neurodiagnostic Technology
16 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
NDTE 101 Basic Electroencephalography
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture/96-108 hours lab
This course covers the fundamentals of electroencephalography (EEG). The application of electrodes, basic waveforms, artifacts and introduction to the EEG machine are covered. The course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 121 Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 hours lab
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NDTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an application of basic technical skills to successfully record routine electroencephalographic (EEG) and Evoked Potential (EP) procedures according to published American Clinical Neurophysiology Society's (ACNS) guidelines. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 131 Advanced Electroencephalography
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and HEIT 130 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course builds upon knowledge and skill acquired in basic electroencephalography (EEG) and is an introduction to the abnormal EEG, maturational changes, and the basic electronic principles upon which successful electroencephalographic techniques are based. The course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
NDTE 133 Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MEDA 55 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or BIOL 160 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or BIOL 230 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 235 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Related symptoms and pathologies are presented. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology program.
NDTE 135 EEG Record Review
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NDTE 131 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a practice in electroencephalograph (EEG) record review of normal adult and pediatric patients, and progresses to EEG record review of neurological patients. Technical description of normal EEG patterns lays the foundation for the remainder of the course. Emphasis is placed on abnormal EEG patterns, their classification and their correlation to clinical disorders. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 140 Directed Clinical Practice I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 96-108 hours other
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the beginning clinical experience of electroencephalographic (EEG) testing on patients at an affiliated neurodiagnostic laboratory. The clinical experience provides students a supervised application of previously-learned techniques and skills. These include application of electrodes, performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical recordkeeping and clinical history reporting in a timely manner. The focus is on safe, legal and professional behavior. This course also fosters the development of communication skills and interpersonal relationships required for the healthcare field. Supervision of the students is provided by a neurodiagnostic technologist and/or physician of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 150 Directed Clinical Practice II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 96-108 hours other
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NDTE 131 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NDTE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second clinical experience in electroencephalographic (EEG) testing at an affiliated healthcare facility. The clinical experience provides students a supervised application of previously learned techniques and skills. The course builds on skills attained in the first clinical experience course including performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping and clinical history taking in a timely manner. The focus is on safe, legal and professional behavior. This course also fosters the development of communication skills and interpersonal relationships required for the healthcare field. Supervision of the students is provided by a neurodiagnostic technologist and/or physician of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 201 Evoked Potentials
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NDTE 133 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course includes terminology, concepts and techniques of evoked potential (EP) recording with testing modalities of visual, auditory and somatosensory systems are presented. An overview of EP instrumentation and technical concepts is included. Analysis of the clinical correlations of evoked potential testing and waveform analysis correlating to common neurological diseases is emphasized. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 203 Neurologic Disorders
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 131 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NDTE 133 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Clinical and electroneurodiagnostic correlations to various physical conditions and disease states which are commonly dealt with in neurodiagnostic technology are covered in this course. The relationship of technologists to various medical specialties (including neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, radiology, internal medicine, and psychiatry) is emphasized. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 206 Introduction to Transcranial Doppler
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 133 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to transcranial Doppler (TCD) procedures and recording techniques. The basic set-up for TCD as well as changes that may be seen and heard during TCD are covered. The course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 209 Introduction to Nerve Conduction Velocity
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing procedures and recording techniques. The basic set-up for NCV and the most common changes seen during NCV are covered. The course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 220 Polysomnography Basics
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to the pathology of a variety of sleep-related disorders. The basic set-up for a polysomnogram and treatment modalities is covered. The course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 223 Introduction to Intraoperative Monitoring
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 28 - 31.5 hours lecture/12-13.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 201 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) recording strategies. Analysis of signal changes during an operation are correlated with anesthetic agents, metabolic effects, and/or the effects of surgical trauma. IONM scenarios are demonstrated and practiced in the classroom laboratory. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 226 Microcomputer Applications in Neurodiagnostics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 28 - 31.5 hours lecture/12-13.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 131 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers specialized computer applications in neurodiagnostic technology. Testing modalities of electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (EP), epilepsy monitoring and automated diagnostic techniques are presented. Opportunities for hands-on use of digital equipment are integrated into the classroom and during field trips. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 250 Directed Clinical Practice III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 144-162 hours other
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 150 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third clinical experience in electroencephalographic (EEG) testing at an affiliated healthcare facility. The clinical experience provides students a supervised application of previously learned techniques and skills at an intermediate level. The course builds on skills attained in the second clinical experience course including performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping and clinical history taking in a timely manner. The focus is on safe, legal and professional behavior. This course also fosters the development of communication skills and interpersonal relationships required for the healthcare field. Supervision of the students is provided by a neurodiagnostic technologist and/or physician staff of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.
NDTE 260 Directed Clinical Practice IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 144-162 hours other
- Prerequisite
- NDTE 250 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth clinical experience in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program and takes place at an affiliated healthcare facility. The emphasis for this course is on evoked potential (EP), advanced skills in electroencephalographic (EEG) recording and analysis, and more specialized diagnostic testing procedures (as available). The specialized areas may include intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM), neonatal testing, long-term epilepsy monitoring, pediatric tests, transcranial doppler (TCD) studies, nerve conduction (NCV) studies and others. The clinical experience provides students a supervised application of previously learned techniques and skills at an advanced level and progressing toward entry level. The focus is on safe, legal and professional behavior. This course also fosters the development of communication skills and interpersonal relationships required for the healthcare field. Supervision of the students is provided by a neurodiagnostic technologist and/or physician of the affiliating institution and is coordinated by the college faculty. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program.