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Didactic
The majority of the didactic work for the CNT Program will be completed within the first 12 months of the program. You’ll take part of this course work at both Rochester Community and Technical College and Mayo Clinic. Clinical rotations are scheduled in each of the division’s laboratories.
Clinical
During the final 12 months of the program, you will gain hands-on clinical experience in Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Neurophysiology and the Sleep Disorders Center.
Rotations
Clinical rotations are scheduled in several laboratories at Mayo Clinic. No off-site rotations are required as part of the program curriculum.
Months 1-12: Courses
Fall Semester
RCTC and Mayo Clinic
August to December
| Course Numbers |
Course |
Credits |
| BIOL |
1110 |
Human Biology |
4 |
| CHEM |
1101 |
Elements of Chemistry |
3 |
| PHIL |
1125 |
Ethics |
3 |
| PHYS |
1103 |
Principles of Physics |
3 |
| CNT |
1101 |
Orientation to CNT |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
Spring Semester
RCTC and Mayo Clinic
January to May
| Course Numbers |
Course |
Credits |
BIOL |
1216 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the
Nervous
System |
2 |
ENGL |
1117 |
Reading & Writing Critically I |
4 |
PSYC |
1611 |
Psychology of Adjustment |
3 |
SPCH
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1114
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Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
CNT |
1102 |
CNT Techniques EEG |
2 |
CNT |
1103 |
CNT Techniques NCS |
2 |
CNT |
1110 |
CNT Instrumentation |
2 |
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Total |
18 |
Summer Semester
Mayo Clinic
May to August
| Course Numbers |
Course |
Credits |
| CNT |
1104 |
CNT Techniques EP |
2 |
| CNT |
1105 |
CNT Techniques Autonomic |
2 |
| CNT |
1106 |
CNT Techniques PSG |
2 |
| CNT |
1112 |
Applied Concepts I |
2 |
| CNT |
1113 |
Applied Concepts II |
2 |
| CNT |
1114 |
Orientation to the Clinical Laboratory |
2 |
| CNT |
2210 |
Neurophysiology Lecture Series Part I |
1 |
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Total |
13 |
Months 13 – 24: Clinical rotations
| Course Numbers |
Course |
Credits |
| CNT |
2211 |
Neurophysiology Lecture Series Part II |
4 |
| CNT |
2212 |
Clinical Practice EEG |
9 |
| CNT |
2213 |
Clinical Practice NCS |
6 |
| CNT |
2214 |
Clinical Practice EP/NCS |
3 |
| CNT |
2215 |
Clinical Practice Autonomic |
3 |
| CNT |
2216 |
Clinical Practice PSG |
6 |
| CNT |
2217 |
Clinical Practice Elective |
3 |
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Total |
34 |
| Total semester credits for the program |
81 |
Please note:
- Clinical hours: 60 hours = 1 semester credit
- Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Grading or Evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses student evaluative tools that
include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive
look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing
academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources,
including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
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