Polysomnographic Technology
Polysomnographic technologists use sleep technology as part of a team, under the general supervision of a licensed physician, by applying a unique body of knowledge and methodological skills, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of sleep disorders in patients of all ages. The professional realm of this career includes patient instruction on the use of devices for the treatment of breathing problems during sleep and helping individuals develop sleeping habits that promote good sleep hygiene. If you see yourself helping others improve their quality of life through a good night’s sleep, read on to learn what training OCC has to offer in this important and fast-growing health care career. A major emphasis of the program is to prepare students for the successful achievement of the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist's credential.
Department Contact Information
Daniel D. Lane, MAPsy, CCSH, RPSGT, FAAST
dgoyalane@occ.cccd.edu
Credit Courses
PSG A1001 Unit (18 lecture hours)
Polysomnography Basics
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to fundamentals of sleep technology, the signs, symptoms, treatments, polysomnography recording techniques, and other differences observed in various sleep disorders.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A100
PSG A1404 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Introduction to Polysomnography
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A140
PSG A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)
Intermediate Polysomnography
Co-requisite(s): PSG A160.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A150
PSG A1550.5 Units (12 lecture hours)
Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Electrocardiogram analysis for the assessment and care of patients in a sleep lab.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A155
PSG A1602 Units (18 lecture hours; 36 lab hours)
Polysomnography Testing
Co-requisite(s): PSG A150.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A160
PSG A1651 Unit (72 other hours)
Polysomnography Clinical 1
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A165
PSG A1700.5 Units (9 lecture hours)
Polysomnographic Practice
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A170
PSG A1753 Units (144 lab hours)
Polysomnography Clinical 2
Prerequisite(s): PSG A165.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A175
PSG A1903 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Polysomnography Anatomy and Physiology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A190
PSG A2503 Units (36 lecture hours)
Polysomnography Record Review
Prerequisite(s): PSG A150.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A250
PSG A2603 Units (54 lecture hours)
Advanced Polysomnography
Prerequisite(s): PSG A160.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology, testing, instrumentation, ancillary testing, basic management skills, and computerized scoring.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A260
PSG A2653 Units (144 lab hours)
Polysomnography Clinical 3
Prerequisite(s): PSG A175.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A265
PSG A2802 Units (36 lecture hours)
Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSG A280
PSG A2852.5 Units (135 lab hours)
Polysomnography Internship
Co-requisite(s): PSG A265.
Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
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.