Polysomnographic Technologist Technician
This diploma program spans 18-24 months, divided into four TRIMESTERs. Courses cover foundational topics in sleep medicine, equipment operation, sleep disorder identification, and treatment protocols. The program includes a significant hands on clinical practicum to provide real world experience in conducting and interpreting sleep studies.
Upon completion of this diploma, students will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform polysomnographic testing, identify sleep disorders, and assist in the treatment and management of sleep related conditions under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
Diploma in Polysomnographic Technologist Technician
Duration: 18-24 Months.
- SSPOLY 100: Sleep Science and Polysomnography
- APS 100: Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep
- SDCLAS 100: Sleep Disorders and Classification
- MEDTSM 100: Medical Terminology for Sleep Medicine
- PEEG 100: Principles of Electroencephalography (EEG)
- PEQT 100: Polysomnography Equipment and Technology
- SSA 100: Sleep Staging and Analysis
- PAPSS 100: Patient Assessment and Preparation for Sleep Studies
- OSADT 100: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Diagnosis and Treatment
- NHD 100: Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia Disorders
- PMD 100: Parasomnias and Movement Disorders
- PSD 100: Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- SSIRG 100: Sleep Study Interpretation and Report Generation
- PSMED 100: Pharmacology in Sleep Medicine
- ADPTEC 100: Advanced Polysomnographic Techniques
- CLIPI 100: Clinical Practicum and Internship
Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest. Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S. Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.
- Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech
CPL 100: Career Planning
CPL 101: Communications and Career Strategies
ENGL 101: Composition
ENGL 102: composition
- Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
MATH 100:General Math
MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra
MATH 102:College Algebra
- Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)
ECON 105:Leadership
ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I
ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II
SOC 101:Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
HIST 101: History