| POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY |
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Associate in Science Degree |
Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology is an allied health specialty for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness. The range of sleep disorders is varied but includes common disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnias and many others. PSG technologists operate a variety of sophisticated electronic monitoring devices which record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, blood oxygen and other physiological events. Technologists are also involved in evaluation of various treatment methods.
PSG technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers which can be located in medical centers, hospitals or clinic/office settings. The PSG program offers instruction which includes lectures, laboratory experience on campus, clinical experience at accredited sleep centers and physician lectures.
Competencies in the three learning domains are measured by various means in the course and clinical work and overall learning outcomes are documented by the graduate competencies. As a CAAHEP-accredited PSG Program, this course of instruction meets the eligibility requirements to take the PSG exam of the Board of Registration in Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
Graduates from OCC’s Neurodiagnostic Technology or Respiratory Care programs may complete the PSG degree program with one additional year of study. Many courses from these programs are directly related to Polysomnography. Students without these backgrounds can complete the AS degree in Polysomnographic Technology within two years. This program will accept new students to begin in the fall semester of odd years.
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Program Outcome |
The goal of the program is to meet the needs of the local health care community by preparing students for entry level employment as a professional and competent Polysomnographic Technologist.
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Associate in Science Degree |
In addition to completion of the prerequisite and required courses below, this program requires completion of the Associate in Science General Education as listed in the catalog.
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or better in all program courses and prerequisites.
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Program prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: |
| Health Occupations |
ALH |
A010 |
(.5) |
| Anatomy-Physiology |
BIOL |
A221 |
(4) |
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Subtotal: |
(4.5) |
| Recommended preparation: |
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| Technical Math* |
TECH |
A040 |
(3) |
| Intro to Info Sys & Appl |
CIS |
A100 |
(3) |
| *(or Math A010 or higher or placement at Math A030 level) |
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Required Courses |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Medical Terminology |
ALH |
A111 |
(3) |
| Basic EEG |
NDT |
A110 |
(4) |
| Resp Anatomy & Physiology |
RSPC |
A185 |
(3) |
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SPRING |
| Human Diseases |
ALH |
A120 |
(2) |
| Applied Pharmacology |
ALH |
A130 |
(2) |
| Child Development |
HMDV |
A180 |
(3) |
| Intro to Neuroanatomy & Phys |
NDT |
A190 |
(3) |
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FALL |
| Patient Care |
ALH |
A115 |
(2.5) |
| Intro to Polysomnography |
PSG |
A150 |
(3) |
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Cardiac Rhythm Analysis |
PSG |
A155 |
(.5) |
| Polysomnography Testing |
PSG |
A160 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Clinical 1 |
PSG |
A165 |
(.5) |
| Polysomnographic Practice |
PSG |
A170 |
(1) |
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Pulmonary Pathology |
RSPC |
A265 |
(3) |
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INTERSESSION |
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Polysomnography Clinical 2 |
PSG |
A175 |
(1) |
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SPRING |
| Polysomnography Record Review |
PSG |
A250 |
(2.5) |
| Advanced Polysomnography |
PSG |
A260 |
(2) |
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Polysomnography Clinical 3 |
PSG |
A265 |
(2) |
| Physician Lecture Series |
PSG |
A270 |
(1) |
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Polysomnography Internship |
PSG |
A285 |
(2) |
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(43) |
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Total: |
(47.5) |
| Suggested electives: |
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| Technical Writing & Critical Reasoning |
ENGL |
A105 |
(3) |
| Neurodiagnostic Lab Practice |
NDT |
A200 |
(.5) |
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Ethics |
PHIL |
A120 |
(3) |
| Intro to Physics |
PHYS |
A110 |
(3) |
| Intro to Abnormal Psychology |
PSYC |
A158 |
(3) |
| Statistics for Behavioral Sci |
PSYC |
A160 |
(3) |
| Interpersonal Communication |
SPCM |
A100 |
(3) |
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NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY CROSS-TRAINING OPTION |
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This option is recommended for Neurodiagnostic Technology graduates who would like to cross-train as Polysomnographic Technologists. |
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY |
| Program option prerequisite: |
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| Neurodiagnostic Technology Associate in Science Degree |
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Subtotal: |
(55.5) |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Intro to Polysomnography |
PSG |
A150 |
(3) |
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Cardiac Rhythm Analysis |
PSG |
A155 |
(.5) |
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Polysomnography Testing |
PSG |
A160 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Clinical 1 |
PSG |
A165 |
(.5) |
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Polysomnographic Practice |
PSG |
A170 |
(1) |
| Resp Anatomy & Physiology |
RSPC |
A185 |
(3) |
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Pulmonary Pathology |
RSPC |
A265 |
(3) |
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INTERSESSION |
| Polysomnography Clinical 2 |
PSG |
A175 |
(1) |
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SPRING |
| Child Development |
HMDV |
A180 |
(3) |
| Polysomnography Record Review |
PSG |
A250 |
(2.5) |
| Advanced Polysomnography |
PSG |
A260 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Clinical 3 |
PSG |
A265 |
(2) |
| Physician Lecture Series |
PSG |
A270 |
(1) |
| Polysomnography Internship |
PSG |
A285 |
(2) |
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(26.5) |
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Total: |
(82) |
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RESPIRATORY CARE CROSS-TRAINING OPTION |
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This option is recommended for Respiratory Care graduates who would like to cross-train as Polysomnographic Technologists. |
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE IN POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY |
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Program option prerequisite: |
| Respiratory Care Associate in Science Degree |
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Subtotal: |
(62.5) |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Basic EEG |
NDT |
A110 |
(4) |
| Intro to Polysomnography |
PSG |
A150 |
(3) |
| Polysomnography Testing |
PSG |
A160 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Clinical 1 |
PSG |
A165 |
(.5) |
| Polysomnographic Practice |
PSG |
A170 |
(1) |
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INTERSESSION |
| Polysomnography Clinical 2 |
PSG |
A175 |
(1) |
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SPRING |
| Child Development |
HMDV |
A180 |
(3) |
| Intro to Neuroanatomy & Phys |
NDT |
A190 |
(3) |
| Polysomnography Record Review |
PSG |
A250 |
(2.5) |
| Advanced Polysomnography |
PSG |
A260 |
(2) |
| Polysomnography Clinical 3 |
PSG |
A265 |
(2) |
| Physician Lecture Series |
PSG |
A270 |
(1) |
| Polysomnography Internship |
PSG |
A285 |
(2) |
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(27) |
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Total: |
(89.5) |