Sleep Technology, A.A.S.
A.A.S. Degree—63 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1370
This program prepares students for careers as sleep technologists. Sleep technologists are health-care professionals who work as part of a team under the general supervision of a licensed physician to assist in the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders patients. The scope of practice of sleep technologists enables them to work in sleep centers, laboratories for sleep related breathing disorders, home environments, and non-facility-based settings under the direction of the sleep specialist. This program includes instruction and experience in polysomnographic recording procedures, application of positive airway pressure and oxygen, sleep study scoring, patient care and education, pediatric sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep center management.
Accreditation— This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Committee for Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoAPSG).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th Street N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
(727) 210-2350
caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education
11711 Frank Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 626-3238
coapsg.org
Admissions Requirements— See admission to Health Science Programs in the Admission and Registration section.
Fees— Fees associated with the Sleep Technology program include use of equipment, supplies and malpractice insurance. Additional expenses include the cost of uniform, travel and parking at the clinical site, physical examination, CPR course, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Health Physical— Prior to clinical placement, admitted students must submit a complete history and physical form signed by the applicant and physician. The health physical includes laboratory tests and immunizations required by clinical affiliates. Questions about the health physical should be directed to the program coordinator. The student is required to maintain a copy of all health physical information submitted to the program.
Additional Program Requirements—
- A current health care provider level CPR card from the American Heart Association is required for clinical placement.
- A criminal background check and drug screen are required.
- Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each required career course.
- Students are responsible for transportation to and from the clinical site.
Re-Application— Applicants not selected for one starting class are responsible for reactivating and updating their application file for subsequent starting classes. Re-applicants must complete a new sleep technology admission application and submit to the Admissions Office during the application period as stated in the Admissions and Registration section of this catalog.
Readmission— Upon withdrawal or failure to maintain a "C" in any required PSG prefix career course, students must receive permission from program faculty before they may be considered for readmission. Readmission is contingent on a space-available basis.
Program Calendar— The two-year program starts in the fall semester and consists of five semesters including one summer semester. Students may complete general education requirements prior to program enrollment. The required PSG prefix courses must be taken in sequence.
Required General Education Courses
19-22 credit hours as follows:
Required Career Courses
41 credit hours as follows:
Elective Courses
Select 3 credit hours from the following:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Semester 2 (15 credit hours)
| BIO-115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| OR- | | |
| BIO-180 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| AND- | | |
| BIO-181 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| - | | |
| MTH-109 | Math for Allied Health | 2 |
| PSG-115 | Polysomnography Patient Care II | 4 |
| PSG-120 | Sleep Technology Clinical I | 4 |
Summer (5 credit hours)
Semester 3 (14 credit hours)
Semester 4 (14 credit hours)
| PEH-171 | A Healthy Lifestyle and You | 3 |
| PSG-225 | Sleep Center Management | 3 |
| PSG-230 | Sleep Technology Clinical III | 2 |
| PSY-104 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| ___-___ | Elective | 3 |