Sleep Diagnostics Technology Program Courses
Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health
PSG 101* Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders (3) A study of the Anatomy and Physiology that is specific to sleep disorders medicine. The areas to be covered will include; structure of the nervous system, macro-and micro-anatomy including the upper and lower airway, the respiratory and cardiac system, circadian rhythm biology, sleep architecture and the physiology of REM.
PSG 102* Classification of Sleep Disorders (3) A study of the 84 sleep disorders with emphasis on disorders evaluated during a Polysomnographic study. Upon completing the course, a student will have an understanding of the importance of documentation in the sleep center setting by interpretation of patient history and physical assessment.
PSG 110* Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation (3) A course of study covering three major items: basic electronics, Analog PSG's and Digital PSG's. Emphasis placed on computer systems, equipment calibration, signal pathways, relationships between analog and digital equipment and troubleshooting. PREREQUISITES: PSG 101*, PSG 102* or permission of Program Director.
PSG 120C Clinical Practice I (4) Supervised clinical application of electrode placement utilizing the 1020 method, proper patient preparation, montages, protocols, impedance checks, calibrations, troubleshooting, vital sign assessment, proper documentation and note taking. PREREQUISITES: PSG 101*, PSG 102* or permission of Progam Director. 80 hours per term.
PSG 130* Data Management in Polysomnography (4) A study of the mathematical equations used in a sleep report with focus on sleep report review, sleep documentation and editing and reviewing physician's final report. Also covered is the proper flow of patients into an accredited sleep disorders center. Sleep center management covered; time permitting. PREREQUISITES: PSG 110* and PSG 120C* or permission of Program Director.
PSG 131* Sleep Scoring (4) A study of the sleep staging of adults and pediatrics, respiratory scoring, scoring of PLMS, scoring of REM density, scoring of EKG arrhythmias and recognition of atypical EEG patterns. PREREQUISITES: PSG 110* and PSG 120C* or permission of Program Director.
PSG 132* Sleep Registry Review (4) This course is designed to prepare the student for the NBRPT examination. It includes test preparation and review. PREREQUISITES: PSG 110* and PSG 120C* or permission of Program Director.
PSG 133C* Clinical Practice II (6) Supervised clinical application of electrode placement utilizing the 1020 method, proper patient preparation, montages, protocols, impedance checks, calibrations, trouble-shooting, vital sign assessment, proper documentation and note-taking. PREREQUISITES: PSG 110* and PSG 120C* or permission of program director. 120 clinical hours per term.
