Polysomnography, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_PSG
Control Number: 43378
Financial Aid Eligible
The goal of the program is to meet the needs of the healthcare community by preparing individuals living in communities that lack educational resources in Polysomnography. This program will prepare individuals for entry-level employment opportunities as professional and competent Polysomnographic Technologists.
Students must secure an appropriate clinical site prior to beginning the program. Please factor into your plan that it may take a couple of months for the school to secure a clinical site contract.
Use the listing of accredited labs provided by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to select your top two clinical site choices.
Program Outcome
Polysomnography technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers which can be located in medical centers, hospitals or clinic/office settings. The Certificate of Achievement in Polysomnography offers instruction which includes lectures, laboratory experience on campus, clinical experience at accredited sleep centers and physician lectures.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSG A100 | Polysomnography Basics | 1 |
| PSG A150 | Intermediate Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG A155 | Cardiac Rhythm Analysis | 0.5 |
| PSG A165 | Polysomnography Clinical 1 | 1 |
| PSG A160 | Polysomnography Testing | 2 |
| PSG A170 | Polysomnographic Practice | 0.5 |
| PSG A175 | Polysomnography Clinical 2 | 3 |
| PSG A190 | Introduction to Polysomnography Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| PSG A250 | Polysomnography Record Review | 3 |
| PSG A260 | Advanced Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG A265 | Polysomnography Clinical 3 | 3 |
| PSG A280 | Pediatric Sleep Medicine | 2 |
| PSG A285 | Polysomnography Internship | 2.5 |
| Total Units | 30.5 | |
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Units | |
| PSG A100 | Polysomnography Basics | 1 |
| PSG A150 | Intermediate Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG A155 | Cardiac Rhythm Analysis | 0.5 |
| PSG A160 | Polysomnography Testing | 2 |
| PSG A165 | Polysomnography Clinical 1 | 1 |
| PSG A170 | Polysomnographic Practice | 0.5 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSG A175 | Polysomnography Clinical 2 | 3 |
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| PSG A250 | Polysomnography Record Review | 3 |
| PSG A260 | Advanced Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG A265 | Polysomnography Clinical 3 | 3 |
| PSG A280 | Pediatric Sleep Medicine | 2 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSG A285 | Polysomnography Internship | 2.5 |
| Units | 2.5 | |
| Total Units | 27.5 | |