Polysomnography (PSG.S.CRT)
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Allied Health
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.
Program Accreditation
The Polysomnography Certificate Program is pursuing initial accreditation by CAAHEP. This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Once accreditation is achieved completers of the program will be eligible to sit for the credentialing exam. Completers of the program are eligible for employment prior to obtaining their credential.
Curriculum
ALH 1101 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 Credits
BIO 1121 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3 Credits
BIO 1222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3 Credits
COM 2206 OR COM 2211 OR COM 2225
3 Credits
END 1421 Intermediate Polysomnography
3 Credits
END 1425 Lab for Intermediate Polysomnography
0 Credits
END 1430 Advanced Polysomnography
3 Credits
END 1435 Lab for Advanced Polysomnography
0 Credits
END 1801 Seminar for Polysomnography Practicum
1 Credit
END 1891 Polysomnography Practicum
3 Credits
END 2550 Fundamentals of Polysomnography
3 Credits
END 2585 Lab for Polysomnography
0 Credits
END 2460 Neurophysiology of Electroencephalography/Sleep Disorders
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
HIM 1101 Medical Terminology
2 Credits
MAT 1130 OR MAT 1450
3 to 4 Credits