Program Code: PSG.S.CRT • Credit Hours: 35-36
Description
A Polysomnographic Technologist performs overnight, daytime, or home sleep studies, polysomnograms, on people with suspected sleep disorders. They work under the general supervision of a physician or designee. The polysomnographic technologist responsibilities include, but not limited to recording and analyzing related data and report their technical findings to the physician to aid in rendering a medical decision. The foundation principles of the Polysomnography certificate are geared toward the specialties of sleep, medicine, respiratory, neurology and behavioral sciences. The program includes a non-paid, supervised practicum to provide students the “hands-on” clinical experience at an SCC affiliated healthcare facility. Requires Professional Healthcare CPR; background check; immunizations prior to END 1891 - Polysomnography Practicum .
Accreditation
Sinclair Community College’s Polysomnography Certificate is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP: https://www.caahep.org/Home.aspx). The Committee on Accreditation for Education in Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA-PSG) and CAAHEP’s Board of Directors recognized the program’s substantial compliance with the nationally established accreditation standards. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: 727-210-2350 Fax: 727-210-2354
Career Opportunities
Kettering Health Network, Premier and Dayton Children’s hospital have all expressed the need for RPSGT prepared individuals. Average salary per year for a Polysomnographic Technician in Ohio is $55,310 as of October 30, 2019, but the range typically falls between $49,730 and $61,437. Polysomnographic Technician Salary in Ohio | Salary.com
Return to: