2025 Clinical Neurophysiology Multidisciplinary Course
Learning Objectives
EG + Epilepsy Track: At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Interpret interictal and ictal EEG patterns using standardized terminology to support accurate diagnosis and management of epilepsy.
-Apply modern seizure and epilepsy classification systems in clinical decision-making.
-Identify patients with medication-resistant epilepsy who are candidates for surgical or neuromodulation treatment options.
-Communicate evidence-based safety counseling to patients and families regarding topics such as SUDEP, driving restrictions, and pregnancy.
-Implement best practices for EEG use in ICU settings, including brain death determination and continuous monitoring.
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Track: At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Integrate real-time IONM data into surgical planning and intraoperative decision-making to reduce neurologic complications.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary surgical teams by using shared communication protocols during neuromonitoring.
- Implement advanced monitoring techniques such as SEEG, CCEP, and TcMEP in appropriate surgical contexts.
-Perform accurate placement of cortical and cranial nerve electrodes based on surgical anatomy and monitoring goals.
- Analyze IONM data to refine response strategies to critical intraoperative signal changes.
- Place electrodes for cranial nerve EMG (including for extraocular muscles)
Nerve Conduction + Neuromuscular Disorders Track: At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate between axonal and demyelinating neuropathies based on NCS and EMG data to guide appropriate clinical management.
- Identify neuromuscular disease patterns through case-based application of electrodiagnostic testing, including rare and complex conditions.
- Incorporate autonomic and advanced neuromuscular testing into diagnostic workflows for comprehensive patient evaluation.
- Collaborate with technologists to improve lab efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in neuromuscular studies.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to evaluating neuromuscular disorders in diverse clinical settings, including underserved populations.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.