McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Based upon a course originally developed at the Kessler Institute, the "Mclean Course in Electrodiagnostics" offers an electrodiagnostic curriculum designed to help junior residents in PM&R and neurology gain competency in electrodiagnostic skills and prepare them to be 'functional electrodiagnosticians' from day one of their clinical rotations. "The Mclean Course in Electrodiagnostics" can be used as a self-teaching tool for the individual student or as a curriculum for the educator. The information in "The Mclean Course in Electrodiagnostics" is presented as discrete units following a set format. For each unit bulleted lists of objectives, concepts fundamentals, and tips for success are provided. Procedural information is boxed and specifics for lead placement and stimulation are accompanied by photographs to guide electrodiagnostic set up and multiple choice questions with answers and explanations are provided for each unit. A step-by-step guide for the novice electromyographer presented as readily implemented course, this title emphasises on skills and concepts required for success in beginning a clinical rotation. Formatted multi-layered didactic approach of this title facilitates independent learning. For the educator, content easily integrated into existing curriculums. In this title, practical and written tests provide measures for self-assessment and course effectiveness.