Nerve conduction studies, stimulus-induced responses recorded from peripheral and muscle nerves in the face, arms or legs, test to see how fast and how well the nerves send messages. Polysomnography, spontaneous activity recorded from the lungs, brain, muscle and heart, diagnosis and treats sleep-related disorders such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Autonomic testing measures involuntary nervous system function that controls blood pressure, heart rate, sweating and influence pain. Evoked potentials, stimulus induced responses from the sensory system, measures central nerve conduction time in disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Students are admitted into this program through the Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences Clinical Neurophysiology Technology Program.
Admission is competitive.
It is based on previous education, work experience, goal statement, letters of reference, and interview. Science and math courses must be completed within the previous five years. The science and math prerequisites must be taken within the past five years prior to application. Proof of completion of a CPR course is required prior to beginning CNT 1114 and must be current through either the American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care for Health Care Provider or the Red Cross Basic Life Support Course. This is a 24-month program consisting of 81 credits.