Description: 

Halford, in the opening of the 3rd Edition of the Handbook of EEG Interpretation, states that "interpreting EEG requires both the ability to recognize patterns and an understanding of the underlying physics and engineering principles(and) the number of concepts required to understand how EEG works increases each year. The main reason for this is the digitation of recording digital components have been added in the amplifier, storage, and visualization stages as well as in the rerecording electrodes themselves. Digital signal analysis has also changed interpretation of EEG signals, with digital improvements to filters, digital re-montaging, and the addition of automated detection and artifact removal." Given this high degree of change and digital improvements, clinicians require a mechanism to remain up to date with new and emerging best practices to promote quality assurance in EEG related competencies. Each session of this regularly scheduled series consists of three components. The first is a rotating presentation by neurology physicians and nurse practitioners on a topic related to EEG or epilepsy followed by a question-and-answer period related to the presented topic. The second section is a discussion of issues related to the actual performance and interpretation of EEG’s at ABSMC. The third section is an EEG record review of educational, interesting, or controversial EEGs performed at ABSMC.

Target Audience:

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:

1. Evaluation of new and emerging evidence for EEG best practices.

2. Discussion of issues related to the actual performance and interpretation of EEG’s at ABSMC.

3. Review EEG record of educational, interesting, or controversial EEGs performed at ABSMC.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

Attendance & Credit Claiming

Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.