Health Sciences degree programs consist of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. The limited enrollment courses are offered during the technical portion of the program that includes clinical, practicum, or professional practice experience. The technical section of a program has restrictions on the number of students that may start the limited enrollment courses each term (or year), based on space availability and accreditor guidelines, for example, objective quantitative factors. As a result of this limited class size, there may be a waiting period between completion of the prerequisites and other program requirements for entry into the limited enrollment courses, and the start of those courses. Some programs have instituted a competitive selection process for entry to the limited enrollment/restricted courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet found on the Health Sciences webpage: http://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/hs/
This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Orientation to the health care delivery system, including history, economics, medical/legal issues, professionalism, ethics, sociological aspects and wellness concepts. Orientation to the use of technology in the health care system will also be provided, including user interfaces, telecommunications and networks. The development of health care team skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving strategies and multicultural health care perspectives, will be presented. One classroom, three lab hours per week.
Description: The first course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include introductory terminology, biochemistry, cytology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT 0050 or MAT 1120 or MAT 1130
Description: Solve health science applications; convert within and between metric, household and apothecary systems; read and interpret health science labels and graphs; calculate and apply statistical concepts; solve problems involving parenteral, pediatric and/or intravenous administration and dosage calculations. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.
Notes: Choose from MAT 1130 or MAT 1450 or MAT 1470
Prerequisites: MAT 0050 or Other (Satisfactory score on math placement test)
Notes: Being offered as END1101 in Summer 2025
Term hours subtotal:
9
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: ALH 1101 and NDT 1101 and Restricted to Majors
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: ALH 1101 and NDT 1101 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Principles of electrocardiography, including equipment operation, recording and troubleshooting, as well as fundamental principles of the cardiovascular physiology and basic ECG interpretation. Students will also gain knowledge and skills to provide CPR for victims of all ages and will practice CPR in a team setting. Students will receive an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider card upon successful completion of skills. One classroom, three lab hours per week. A simulated clinical rotation will be completed during the course.
Description: An introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or who have not previously taken high school chemistry. Topics include matter and measurement, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, energy changes, atomic structure and bonding, acid/base chemistry, chemical kinetics, and organic chemistry. Three classroom hours, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Choose from CHE 1111/1151 or CHE 1311/1351
Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or MAT 0600 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1130 or MAT 1445
Corequisites: CHE 1151
Notes: Choose from CHE 1111/1151 or CHE 1311/1351
Corequisites: CHE 1111
Description: The second course in a two-semester sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. Topics include the cardiovascular system, the lymphoid system, immunity, the digestive system, the urinary system and the reproductive system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 1121
Description: Basic prefixes, roots and suffixes; terminology including anatomic, diagnostic, symptomatic, procedural, eponymic terms and standard abbreviations required for a working knowledge and understanding of the language of medicine.
Term hours subtotal:
16
Description: Overview of EEG applications in clinical practice. You will learn to identify and interpret epileptiform discharges, understand the effects of various medications on brainwave patterns, and correlate EEG findings with neurological diseases. It includes an in-depth review of criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in specialized hospital settings, such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also explores EEG signal analysis methods. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: ALH 1110 and HIM 1101 and CHE 1111 or CHE 1311 and MAT 1130 or MAT 1450 or MAT 1470 and NDT 1102 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 1285
Description: The lab for Intermediate Electroencephalography (EEG) focuses on identifying the clinical significance of epileptiform patterns, the effects of medications on EEG recordings, and EEG correlations with infections, vascular conditions, and structural diseases. Students will analyze criteria for specialized recording techniques used in prolonged EEG studies and in hospital settings such as intensive care units and operating rooms. The course also includes practical experience in performing EEG signal analysis.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 1102 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 1250
Description: An introduction to evoked potential recording techniques, focusing on equipment operation, waveform principles, and the identification of normal and abnormal patterns. Topics include electrode placement, calibration, and obtaining clear, replicable waveforms for brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: BIO 1222 and CHE 1111 or CHE 1311 and MAT 1130 or MAT 1450 or MAT 1470 and NDT 1102 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 1286
Description: Lab for Basic Evoked Potential introduces evoked potential recording techniques. The course emphasizes equipment operation, principles of use, waveform characteristics (normal and abnormal), electrode placement, calibration, and the process of obtaining clear, replicated evoked waveforms. It covers brainstem auditory, visual, and somatosensory evoked potentials in both adult and pediatric subjects.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 1102 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 1260
Description: Classroom component designed to complement the clinical electroencephalography experience in a designated neurodiagnostic lab or affiliated healthcare facility, supervised by a neurodiagnostic technologist. Focus is placed on EEG concepts, communication, and professionalism. One classroom, seven practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 1101 and NDT 1102 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 1991
Description: Clinical electroencephalography experience in a selected neurodiagnostic lab or an affiliated health care facility under the direct supervision of a neurodiagnostic technologist. Emphasis on EEG concepts. Performance of EEG testing on clinical patients, medical record keeping, and clinical history taking.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Corequisites: NDT 1901
Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics. Note: Students who have not successfully completed the pre-requisites listed can register for ENG 1101 together with the co-requisite course ENG 0101 - English Composition I Booster.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)
Description: Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.
Notes: Communication elective: Choose from COM 2206, COM 2211, COM 2225
Term hours subtotal:
14
Description: Discussion of neonatal and pediatric EEG recording techniques, including normal and abnormal electroencephalograms. Topics include the development of the sleep-wake cycle, EEG monitoring in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis considering various factors. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: BIO 1222 or BIO 1242 and NDT 1250 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2386
Description: Lab for Neonatal/Pediatric Electroencephalography will demonstrate recording neonatal and pediatric EEG electroencephalograms. Development of sleep-wake cycle, monitoring the EEG in neonatal and pediatric populations, and differential diagnosis based on polysomnographic variables.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2360
Description: This course provides a foundational overview of nerve conduction studies and electromyography, focusing on equipment use, stimulation site placement, and error prevention. Topics include the electronics and pathology of nerve conduction studies, identification of normal and abnormal findings, anatomy relevant to entrapment sites, and waveform analysis. Case presentations are incorporated to enhance clinical understanding. Two classroom, two lab hour per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: BIO 1222 and NDT 1250 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2485
Description: This lab focuses on practical skills for performing nerve conduction studies, including proper use of equipment, accurate placement of stimulation sites, and identification of common sources of error. Students will analyze waveforms, explore the anatomy of entrapment sites, and interpret normal and abnormal nerve conduction study findings. Case presentations will enhance understanding of pathology and clinical applications.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2450
Description: This course explores the neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It examines the neurophysiology of sleep, including the role of the autonomic nervous system, respiratory and cardiovascular effects, regulation of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Emphasis is placed on the maturation of sleep stages from neonates to adults. Designed to support the Polysomnography Certificate Program, this course prepares students to become competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists by developing their cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 1250 and Restricted to Majors
Description: Continuation of practicum in a clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance, and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: COM 2206 or COM 2211 or COM 2225 and ENG 1101 and NDT 1260 and NDT 1901 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2992
Description: Continuation of practicum in clinical setting at neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Departmental orientation, policies and procedures, assist patient setup, performance and discontinuance of neurodiagnostic activities performed at the assigned clinical site.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Fall Only.
Prerequisites: Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2902
Term hours subtotal:
12
Description: Discussion of intraoperative monitoring of CNS (brain, brainstem, spinal cord) function during surgical procedures. Types of recordings, technologist's role, recording parameters, reason for surgical monitoring, variables affecting monitoring, and outcome of surgery.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 1250 and NDT 1260 and Restricted to Majors
Description: This course provides an overview of polysomnography, including job responsibilities and credentialing. It covers normal and abnormal sleep disorders, focusing on the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Students will learn sleep apnea recording techniques, electrode placement and calibration, and use of diagnostic equipment. Emphasis is placed on monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, including the use of CPAP and BiPAP equipment. Troubleshooting artifacts and interpreting sleep study results are also addressed. The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains." Two classroom, three lab hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course.
Prerequisites: NDT 2450 and NDT 2460 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2585
Description: This lab focuses on the fundamentals of polysomnography, emphasizing proper electrode placement and baseline testing. Students will practice recording sleep apnea montages, calibrating diagnostic equipment, and integrating physiologic functions of the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Key topics include monitoring, diagnosing, scoring, and treating sleep disorders, as well as troubleshooting artifacts and using CPAP and BiPAP equipment effectively. The course is designed to assist the Polysomnography Certificate Program in meeting the minimum expectation "to prepare competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains."
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. NDT majors must register for NDT specific section of this course.
Corequisites: NDT 2550
Description: This course provides hands-on practice in a clinical setting, such as a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostic department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, and/or nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures. One classroom, fourteen practicum hours per week.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 2450 and NDT 2460 and NDT 2902 and Restricted to Majors
Corequisites: NDT 2993
Description: Practicum in clinical setting at a neurology laboratory or neurodiagnostics department. Students will participate in departmental orientation, learn policies and procedures, and assist with patient setup and monitoring for EEG, nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, or other neurodiagnostic procedures.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Corequisites: NDT 2903
Description: This capstone course focuses on evaluating and refining the knowledge, skills, and experiences of neurodiagnostic technologists. Students will prepare a professional resume and cover letter, review employment interview techniques, and receive guidelines for career readiness. The course also includes board preparation for the EEG certification exam.
Notes: Program limited enrollment course. Spring Only.
Prerequisites: NDT 2902 and Restricted to Majors
Description: University-parallel course covering topics such as history and systems of psychology, behavioral research methods, physiology of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, cognition, personality, lifespan development, gender, social psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, mental disorders and therapies.
Term hours subtotal:
13