Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology is
an allied health specialty for the diagnosis and treatment
of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness. The range
of sleep disorders is varied but includes narcolepsy,
sleep apnea, insomnias, and many others. PSG technologists
operate a variety of electronic monitoring devices
that record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement,
respiration, and blood oxygen.
Technologists also help evaluate treatment methods.
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PSG Technologists are employed in sleep disorder centers,
which can be located in medical centers, hospitals, or clinic/office
settings. In the Houston metro area, there are over 50 sleep disorder
centers, providing ample opportunity for new careers.
There is a tremendous shortage of well-trained
credentialed technologists to meet the growing needs
of sleep centers. The program is open to applicants
who have completed any health care program with an
Associate Degree.
Advanced Technical Certificate in Polysomnography.............23
credit hours (1 year)
Spring Semester
PSGT 1371 Neuroanatomy and Physiology
PSGT 1272 Introduction to Sleep
PSGT 1470 Beginning Polysomnography
Summer Semester
PSGT 1370 Sleep Disorders
PSGT 1471 Polysomnography Clinical I
Fall Semester
PSGT 1670 Polysomnography Clinical II
PSGT 1178 Infant and Pediatric Polysomnography
This advanced technical certificate
includes lecture, laboratory practice on campus, clinical
experiences at accredited sleep centers and physician
lectures. Graduates of the program will be prepared
to sit for the national exam given by the Board of
Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). There
are only six accredited programs nationwide.
Approximate cost for the program is
$2,000*. This includes in-district tuition, fees, books,
uniforms, and physical. Grants, loans, or scholarships
are available to students.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change
without notice.
For more information call 281-756-3658 or
email sleepstudy@alvincollege.edu.
Alvin Community College
3110 Mustang Road • Alvin, TX 77511
281-756-3500
Association of Polysomnographic Technologists
1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr., Ste. 920
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 492-0796
Fax: (708) 273-9344
E-mail: cwaring@aptweb.org
Web site: http://www.aptweb.org
Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists
8201 Greensboro Dr., Ste. 300
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 610-9020
Fax: (703) 610-9005
E-mail: info@brpt.org
Web site: http://www.brpt.org
National Sleep Foundation
1522 K St., N.W., Ste. 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 347-3471
Fax: (202) 347-3472
E-mail: nsf@sleepfoundation.org
Web site: http://www.sleepfoundation.org
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr., Ste. 920
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 492-0930
Fax: (708) 492-0943
E-mail: aasm@aasmnet.org
Web site: http://www.aasmnet.org
