TNP624 - NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES TNP624 Any Semester/Year 2 4 4 10
PrequisitesThe trainees must be neurologist.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Team/Group Work
Drill and Practice
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)ÇAÄžRI MESUT TEMUÇİN, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology 
Course objectiveLearning the theoretical basis of sensory and motor nerve conduction studies and performing in clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis and, evaluation and reporting of results. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Students will learn the theoretical knowledge about the sensory and motor nerve conduction studies. They could use these techniques in clinical practice and evaluate and report their results.
Course ContentAs well as the theoretical issues like structure and physiology of sensory and motor peripheral nerves, the generation and propagation of action potentials and, physiological principles of sensory and motor conduction studies and late responses, also nerve stimulation and recording techniques, measurement parameters, study protocols and nerve conduction study findings in axonal and demyelinating neuropathies will be discussed. 
References1- Electrodiagnostic Medicine 2ND Edition. Dumitru, Daniel; Amato, Anthony A.; Zwarts, Machiel J. Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2001
2- Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations. David C Preston, Barbara E Shapiro. Butterworth Heinemann, 2005
3- Clinical Electromyography: Nerve Conduction Studies. Oh, Shin J. Univ Park Pr, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., 1984
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Structure and physiology of sensory and motor peripheral nerves
Week 2The generation and propagation of action potentials of sensory and motor nerves
Week 3Nerve stimulation and recording techniques
Week 4Motor conduction studies and physiological principles
Week 5Motor conduction studies; technical specifications, study protocols
Week 6Motor nerve conduction studies; measurement parameters and evaluation
Week 7Sensory conduction studies and physiological principles
Week 8Sensory nerve conduction studies; technical specifications, study protocols
Week 9Sensory nerve conduction studies; measurement parameters and evaluation
Week 10Late responses
Week 11Physiological and other factors affecting the nerve conduction studies
Week 12Motor and sensory nerve conduction study findings in axonal neuropathies
Week 13Motor and sensory nerve conduction study findings in demyelinating neuropathies
Week 14Nerve conduction studies pediatric age group
Week 15General test preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation410
Project00
Seminar120
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation51575
Project13030
Homework assignment51050
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload5484301

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
12345
1. He/She becomes familiar with the scientific advanced knowledge in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences and has the ability to use the information received.    X
2. He/She is able to follow recent national and/or international publications in the clinical neurological and psychiatric sciences, especially about the candidate's own field of study, use the information obtained from these references and acquires the latest literature knowledge about the scientific studies he/she is conducting.   X 
3. He/She obtains enough scientific information, statistical knowledge and technical experience in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences so that he/she will be able to evaluate the recent researches that are being presented at both national and international congresses and propose his/her opinion. In addition he/she may evaluate the studies at a level that is sufficient to be a referee for scientific journals.   X 
4. At the end of the program, the candidate becomes an example, especially with his scientific knowledge and skills in his / her field. He/She can conduct joint projects with researchers from other fields and transfer his/her own knowledge to new beginners. Candidate has the ability to reach information efficaciously, and compare the previously obtained data with his/her own data and make critical assessment.     X
5. Candidate becomes an independent investigator, especially in his / her area of interest, and transfers his/her experiences to beginners. He/She can set up his/her own laboratory and compose a working team, and has the capacity to design and implement new methods.   X 
6. Candidate follows up-to-date technical information and is prone to apply new methods. He/she is open to all kinds of ideas, can discuss their advantages and disadvantages ,and he/she has the ability to criticize these ideas with all aspects. He/She is open-minded for multidisciplinary work and contributes to the work.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest