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An introduction to fundamentals of sleep technology, the signs, symptoms, treatments, polysomnography recording techniques, and other differences observed in various sleep disorders.

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Fundamentals of PSG, including application of electrodes, basic wave forms, artifacts, and introduction to the PSG machine. All enrollees must be accepted into the Polysomnography program.

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A fundamental and detailed study of the various sleep disorders, their symptoms, consequences, treatments, and polysomnographic manifestations. Sleep stage scoring, pattern recognition and data computation are covered. Instruction in patient examination and history taking for sleep disorders is included.

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Electrocardiogram analysis for the assessment and care of patients in a sleep lab.

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Hands-on experience and instrumentation theory of various polysomnographic recording equipment utilized for recording sleep studies and includes patient hookup, calibration and simulated testing in the lab. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and oxygen titration demonstration.

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Clinical application of polysomnographic testing at an affiliated sleep disorder center to include patient interaction, application of testing equipment, and monitoring sleep behavior.

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Preparatory course for polysomnography clinical experience. Topics will include medical ethics, clinical emergencies, behavioral and performance objectives, and employability skills.

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Clinical application of Polysomnographic testing at an affiliated sleep disorder center to include patient interaction, application of testing equipment, and monitoring sleep behavior. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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An introduction to the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system with correlation to related symptoms and pathology as needed by a Polysomnography Technologist.

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Review of normal and abnormal polysomnographic recordings. Learn to recognize normal and abnormal sleep and breathing patterns and behaviors, artifacts, titration of CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen. Scoring and calculation of polysomnographic recordings.

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Advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology, testing, instrumentation, ancillary testing, basic management skills, and computerized scoring.

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Continued clinical application of Polysomnographic testing at an affiliated sleep disorder center. Includes patient interaction, application of testing equipment, and monitoring sleep behavior. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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An advanced practice of polysomnography to understand and gain knowledge of current trends in the pediatric sleep and the importance of competent performance in the field as it pertains to pediatric sleep.

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Final clinical experience in an affiliated Sleep Disorders Center. Students will work with patients and technologists at night in the laboratory to obtain interpretable polygraphs. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.