Polysomnography Programs

Major Code: PSG, PSV

Advisor: K. Davis, R. Seymore

Certificate with AAS Option

This program provides a fast paced technical and clinical training in Polysomnography to prepare the successful graduate to work as a Polysomnographic Technologist, by; performing diagnostic studies to evaluate sleep related disorders and conditions, as well as to assist the physician in therapeutic modalities.  The first 3 semesters of the polysomnography technology certificate program will allow the graduate to attempt the credentialing exam.  The student is encouraged to continue after completion of the certificate program to complete the needed general studies to receive their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

 Pre-requisites: 

(Must be completed prior to admission to the Polysomnography Program)

BIO 2513  Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 2511  Anatomy & Physiology Lab

BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I


FRESHMAN YEAR 1st SEMESTER (For certificate and degree options)

COURSE # COURSE NAME CR HRS

PSG 1116

Intro to Polysom

6

PSG 1113

Polysom Pathophysiology

3

PSG 1123

Polysom Technology

3

 

   

TOTAL

 

12


FRESHMAN YEAR 2ND SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CR HRS

PSG 2214

PSG SCORING & ANAYLSIS

4

PSG 2218 

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS I

8

 

   

TOTAL

 

12


SOPHOMORE YEAR 1ST SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CR HRS

PSG 2132

Professional Transition

2

PSG 2224

PSG Capstone

4

PSG 2227 

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS II

7

 

   

TOTAL

 

13


SOPHOMORE YEAR FINAL (Degree - AAS option)

COURSE # COURSE NAME CR HRS

SPT 1113

Public Speaking

3

 

Social/Behavioral Science Elective                           

3

ENG 1113

English Composition I

3

MAT 1313

College Algebra

3

 

Humanities/ Fine Arts Electives/online

3

CSC 1113

Computer Concepts

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

18