PSGT 1101
INTRODUCTION TO SLEEP TECHNOLOGY (60-120-7)
Prerequisites: ALHS 1011,
ALHS 1090,
ENGL 1010,
MATH 1012,
PSYC 1010
Co-Requisite: PSGT 1102
This course provides an overview of the sleep technology field and develops
the fundamental knowledge, skills, attitudes, and techniques necessary to
successfully participate as an entry level polysomnographic technician.
Emphasis will be placed on the profession of sleep technology the history
and scope of practice; ethics, roles and professional behaviors; normal
sleep-wake physiology and pathophysiology; basic sciences of sleep-wake
related neuroanatomy including associated upper and lower airway anatomy and
physiology; circadian rhythm biology , respiratory and cardiac systems;
fundamentals of sleep-wake EEG waveform recognition; EEG microstructure;
sleep architecture and all sleep-wake stage recognition.
PSGT 1102
ESSENTIALS OF SLEEP TECHNOLOGY (60-120-7)
Prerequisites: ALHS 1011,
ALHS 1090,
ENGL 1010,
MATH 1012,
PSYC 1010
Co-Requisite: PSGT 1101
This course provides an overview of the sleep technology field and develops
the fundamental knowledge, skills, attitudes, and techniques necessary to
successfully participate as an entry level polysomnographic technician.
Emphasis will be placed on Sleep-Disordered breathing; Sleep-Disordered
breathing treatment modalities including CPAP, BiLevel PAP and oxygen, EMG
Dyssomnia events; specialized testing including MSLT, MWT and Seizure
protocols; specialized sleep disorders including narcolepsy, parasomnias,
and insomnias; sleep center safety and the process flow of patients.
PSGT 1111
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS (60-195-9)
Prerequisites: PSGT 1101,
PSGT 1102
An introduction to the polysomnographic skills and principles necessary for
procedures to be performed in the clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed
on the practical application of sleep technology. Students will be required
to master the skills of patient and equipment preparation; appropriate choice
of leads; electrodes and sensors; proper patient preparation techniques and
10-20 EEG measurement. Instrumentation will be stressed including digital
systems, oximeters, various PAP units and PAP patient interfaces, PTAF, RIP,
end-tidal TCO2 and oximetry. An understanding of electrical currents will be
covered including AC/DC amplifiers, EEG filters, and Common Mode Rejection
Ratio. Data acquisition techniques will be incorporated including
polysomnographic artifact resolution, physician order clarification, patient
assessment and orientation techniques, monitoring and documentation. Students
will practice polysomnographic laboratory skills including: multiple
appropriate polysomnographic subject hook-ups for various types of
polysomnographic testing acquiring competent skills in: charting; record
documentation; application of PAP and oxygen devices and protocols;
titration protocols; proper care of equipment including cleaning;
sterilization; storage and archiving of data.
PSGT 2100
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PRACTICUM (0-270-6)
Prerequisites: PSGT 1101,
PSGT 1102 ,PSGT 1111
Co-Requisite: PSGT 2101
A supervised clinical course, provides the student the continued development
of skills and concepts in sleep disorder centers. Students will apply the
skills and concepts learned in PSGT 1111 Polysomnographic Applications and
other courses as they interview patients; explain procedures; demonstrate
professional ethics and behavior; prepare equipment; perform patient
assessment and orientation techniques and review patient charts. Students
will appropriately adjust instrumentation and perform 10-20 EEG measurement;
attach the necessary polysomnographic equipment to patients; perform
polysomnographic studies, therapeutic interventions including PAP, BiLevel
and oxygen interventions as well as monitor and document all interactions
and procedures. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 210 hours
of clinical rotation in order to successfully complete the Polysomnographic
diploma program. For Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
(BRPT) certification eligibility upon completion of this course, please
see the Program Chair.
PSGT 2101
SLEEP TECHNOLOGY – SPECIAL TOPICS (45-0-3)
Prerequisite: PSGT 1111
Co-Requisite: PSGT 2100
A study of polysomnographic topics encompassing data management, mathematical
equations used in polysomnographic reports, a focus on sleep report and chart
review, and review of the ICSD-2 – International Classification of
Sleep Disorders, 2nd version – with emphasis on the disorders
evaluated during polysomnographic studies. This course also covers scoring of
adult records including sleep staging, EEG arousal awakening, REM Density,
recognition of atypical EEG patterns, scoring of ECG dysrhythmias, respiratory
and PLMS, and pediatric sleep and sleep staging. Basic pharmacology for the
sleep lab will be discussed. This course is designed to prepare the student
for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists examination and
includes exam preparation and review.