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Polysomnography

Program Description
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.

Career Opportunities
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 of the following health care programs with an Associate Degree:

• Respiratory Care
• Nursing
• Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
• National Registry EMT Paramedic

Options
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.

Program Investment
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.

Links for More Information
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