Polysomnographic Technology Certificate

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Curriculum

A certificate will be awarded to students completing 47 credit hours of course work in Polysomnography. This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Completion of the certificate will allow the graduate to sit for the national registry exam in Polysomnographic Technology.

Required Courses:

BIO 200 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 2
ECHO 227 - Basic ECG Recognition and Testing Credit Hours: 3
PSG 211 - Fundamentals of PSG and Patient Care Credit Hours: 3
PSG 221 - Physiology of Sleep Credit Hours: 3
PSG 231 - Sleep Disorders Pathology Credit Hours: 4
PSG 246 - Sleep Disorders in Women Credit Hours: 3
PSG 264 - Pediatric/Neonatal Polysomnography Credit Hours: 4
PSG 271A - Clinical Polysomnographic Technology Part A Credit Hours: 6
PSG 271B - Clinical Polysomnographic Technology Part B Credit Hours: 6
PSG 271C - Clinical Polysomnographic Technology Part C Credit Hours: 6
or
PSG 272 - Clinical Polysomnographic Technology I Credit Hours: 9
PSG 273 - Clinical Polysomnographic Technology II Credit Hours: 9
PSG 291 - Clinical Sleep Educator Credit Hours: 3
RCP 120 - Interventions in Gas Exchange Credit Hours: 4

Total for a Certificate in Polysomnographic Technology: 47 Credit Hours

Demonstrated computer proficiency is required by the Board of RPGST. After completion of the Web-based program, the student will have demonstrated computer proficiency.

The clinical Polysomnographic technology courses require placement in clinical sites. Students are responsible for selecting an accredited sleep disorder facility prior to admission into the program. Site agreements between Oregon Tech and the accredited facility must be in place for the student to begin these courses. On-site preceptors will work in conjunction with Oregon Tech faculty to ensure an excellent training experience.