Sleep Diagnostics Technology Program Curriculum
Volunteer State Community College | Division of Allied Health
This technical certificate program is a three-semester (twelve month) program and is composed of didactic and clinical instruction. The Program format includes 6 lecture courses offered online and clinical training during the Summer and Fall terms. The clinical training will be performed at various hospitals and clinics in Middle TN and surrounding areas with a Program Instructor or Preceptor. The Program is designed to prepare the student for employment in a Sleep Disorder Center, as well as lessen the training period required to sit for the national BRPT credentialing examination. After completing and successfully passing the BRPT examination, the sleep lab technologist will receive the R.PSGT credentialing (Registered Polysomnography Technologist).
Each semester is dependant on the other in instruction; therefore, the student is required to have taken the preceding semester’s courses in advance of latter courses. For those students entering the program with prior Sleep, Respiratory or Nursing backgrounds, the advisor may allow the transfer of college credit or credit by examination.
For those wishing to pursue an associate degree, this technical certificate may be applied towards the A.A.S. Allied Health Option.
Students desiring entrance into the Sleep Diagnostic Technology program must have the following on file:
1. Application to the College
2. Application to Allied Health Careers
3. VSCC Medical History and Physical Examination Report
4. Statement of Health and Hospitalization Insurance Coverage
5. High School transcripts or GED scores
6. ACT or SAT scores if under 21 years of age
7. Transcripts from other colleges attended
8. Interview or screening documentation
The Application to Allied Health Careers deadline is October 01 for the class beginning in January. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. AHC 115- Medical Terminology and CIS 100- Computer Technology are prerequisites or co-requisites for this program. Upon applicant screening in October, students currently enrolled or who have completed Medical Terminology and Computer Technology will rank higher in the selection process. Any questions about the program or the admissions procedure should be directed to the Program Director.
Summary of Required Hours
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
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Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders
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3 |
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Classification of Sleep Disorders
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3 |
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Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation
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3 |
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4 |
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Data Management in Polysomnography
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|
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4 |
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|
4 |
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6 |
|
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31 |
* Courses that are designated primarily for career/vocational programs. A number of these courses are accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. These courses are collegiate level work, but they have been developed with a purpose other than being university parallel courses.
Effective September 1st, 2005, students seeking enrollment in any Allied Health program requiring participation in clinical training in area hospitals and related clinics/agencies, including the Sleep Diagnostics Technology Program, must provide evidence of a passing score on a background check that meets all required criteria prior to participation in any clinical training. Either the failure to provide the required background check results by the due date established or the receipt of anything other than a passing score on the background check, will make a student ineligible for enrollment in the respective program. The cost for background check verification will be approximately $75.00. Please contact program faculty for details.
“The Sleep Diagnostics Technology Program has initiated the accreditation process by submitting an accreditation application to the Committee on Accreditation of Education for Polysomnographic Technologists (CoAPSG). The Sleep Diagnostics Program estimates the accreditation process will be completed by June 2007.”
