Course Descriptions
PSGT 1205 Neurophysiology of Sleep
Review of the human central nervous system as related to sleep. Emphasis on associated
wave patterns and collection and utilization of sleep histories. Major Requirement:
AAS - Polysomnographic Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 1215 Introduction to Polysomnography
Introduction to the history of sleep medicine and the role of the technologist in
current practice settings. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 1260 Certificate Clinical I-Polysomnography
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: Admitted to the Certificate -Polysomnographic
Technology Program. Corequisite: PSGT 1400. Major Requirement: Certificate - Polysomnographic
Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 1310 Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Basic neuroanatomy and physiology. Includes neurologic history, neurologic exam, and
diagnostic tools applied to the study of various neurologic disorders. 3 credit hours.
(W)
PSGT 1340 Sleep Disorders
Disorders that affect sleep. Includes insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy,
sleep disordered breathing, REM Behavior, movement and neuromuscular disorders, medical,
and psychiatric. Prerequisite: PSGT 1310. Major Requirement: AAS or Certificate
- Polysomnographic Technology. 3 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 1360 AAS Clinical I-Polysomnography
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: PSGT 1400. Major Requirement: AAS-Polysomnographic
Technology. 3 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 1400 Polysomnography I
Introduction to polysomnographic technology. Includes terminology, instrumentation,
patient safety, infection control, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation,
professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions. Lab required. Major
Requirement: AAS or Certificate - Polysomnographic Technology. 4 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2205 Sleep Scoring and Staging
Development of skills for sleep scoring, staging, and record preparation. Lab required.
Prerequisite: PSGT 1400. Major Requirement: AAS or Certificate - Polysomnographic
Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2250 Infant and Pediatric Polysomnography
Sleep physiology and the normal sleep patterns of the infant and pediatric population.
Includes opportunities to perform a pediatric study. Lab required. Prerequisite:
PSGT 1400. Major Requirement: AAS or Certificate - Polysomnographic Technology.
2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2260 Certificate Clinical II - Polysomnography
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: PSGT 1260. Major Requirement: Certificate
- Polysomnographic Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2271 Pharmacology for Polysomnography
Discusses the basic principles of pharmacology and the clinical and pharmacological
treatment of sleep disorders. Addresses the use of sleep medication in children,
adolescents, and the elderly. Examines the administration, mode of action, and the
physiological effects of pharmacological agents on sleep. Prerequisite: PSGT 1205.
Major Requirement: AAS - Polysomnographic Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2272 Polysomnography Exam Preparation
Comprehensive review to optimize polysomnography credentialing exam success. Lab required.
Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. Major Requirement: AAS or Certificate
- Polysomnographic Technology. 2 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2360 AAS Clinical II - Polysomnography
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: PSGT 1360. Major Requirement: AAS Polysomnographic
Technology. 3 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2361 AAS Clinical III - Polysomnography
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply
specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Prerequisite: PSGT 2360. Major Requirement: AAS Polysomnographic
Technology. 3 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2374 Clinical Sleep Education
Overview of the role of the Clinical Sleep Educator, including patient education delivery
styles, examination of patient learning styles, and a review to optimize credentialing
exam success on the Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) Exam. Lab required.
Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)
PSGT 2411 Polysomnography II
Current practices in polysomnography. Includes the use of specialized equipment used
to record and monitor various physiological parameters involved with sleep testing.
Emphasizes sleep disorders, theory of testing and treatment procedures, and analysis
of polysomnography data. Lab required. Prerequisite: PSGT 1400. Major Requirement:
AAS or Certificate - Polysomnographic Technology. 4 credit hours. (W)