Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Sleep Diagnostics Technology

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Health Sciences
Concentration: Sleep Diagnostic Technology
Department: Sleep Diagnostic Technology
CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

For more information, visit the Sleep Diagnostic Technology webpage or contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Sleep Diagnostics. A total of 31 hours from the certificate are applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

Embedded Certificate
Courses in the following certificate may be used to award this concentration.

• Sleep Diagnostic Technology Technical Certificate

Program​ Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Graduates will become competent polysomnographic technologists with training in the fundamentals of polysomnographic technology, laboratory fundamentals, and clinical skills as outlined in, but not limited to, the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) Curriculum Outline.
2. Graduates will have achieved both academic and clinical competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and effective learning domains using the following organizations as sources of standards: American Association of Sleep Technologists, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
3. The students’ accomplishments of their academic and clinical objectives will prepare them with entry level skills as Polysomnographic Technicians.
4. Successful completion of the program will qualify and help prepare the graduate to take the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Registry Exam.

Graduation Requirement

• All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.