The GCIONM program Learning Outcomes are:
- To develop a core competency in all aspects of Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring that can be adapted to suit any environment a technologist may encounter in any healthcare or professional setting.
- To help facilitate a positive outcome for any patient undergoing a procedure monitored using IONM.
- To gain expertise in medical, biological, and physical sciences related to IONM.
- Facilitate neurosurgical procedures by ensuring surgeons possess accurate real time neurological data and reliably communicate any changes to that data.
- Cultivate a commitment to the enhancement of the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring profession.
- The Post Baccalaureate Certification in IONM program has a total of 35 credits over 3 consecutive semesters.
Students are evaluated for both the didactic courses and clinical assignments. The following policies are applied to the IONM program:
- A student must maintain an overall GPA of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) to graduate.
- A student can repeat a course if the grade in a course is below C+. The maximum credits a student in the IONM program can retake is 6.
- In clinical rotation assignments, a student is evaluated by the clinical instructor as outlined in the syllabus of each clinical course. A final grade of B or higher is needed in order to receive a passing mark.
- If an IONM student does not successfully complete Clinical Rotation I, or II, the student will be dismissed from the program, with appropriate warning and opportunity for remediation. The Program Director and Clinical Coordinator will establish policies regarding Satisfactory Academic Performance Warning, Probation and Dismissal. A student dismissed for unsatisfactory academic progress may reapply to the program in the future.