Electromyography (EMG)

The Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review is designed for candidates preparing for certifying and maintenance of certification examinations in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This online content is intended to provide a comprehensive review of the topic areas and facilitate additional study if needed.   

Faculty:

Jeffrey A. Strommen M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Neurology

Subspecialty interests and certificates include Neuromuscular Medicine, EMG and Spinal Cord Injury. Developing interest in neuromuscular ultrasound.

To receive CME credit, please do the following:

  • Click Take Course
  • Watch the presentation
  • Complete the evaluation
  • Take the quiz (There is a required 80% pass rate in order to earn credit, with 1 retake allowed.)
  • Claim Credit
  • Download and print certificate

Learning Objectives

  • Describe basic nerve conduction techniques
  • Assess utilization of the F-wave and H-reflex
  • Explain normal and abnormal motor unit potentials
  • Identify how to use EMG to localize specific neurologic conditions
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
03/07/2016
Course expires: 
05/18/2017
Part of: 
Select individual PM&R online modules.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Prerequisites

Required courses: 
Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review - General Session