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PSOM
15 courses with the subject PSOM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PSOM 1000Introduction to Sleep and Rest3.00
(3.00 lec) This course introduces you to the basic human need of sleep and rest. You will learn about the importance of sleep and rest for a healthy life, sleep cycles, the history of sleep and common sleep disorders; and be introduced to the field of sleep science and its relevance to other health professions. This course is open to the public as a health elective and is also a required course in the Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S. program. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
and Breathing 2.00 credits (2.00 lec) In this course, you will learn neurological and respiratory structure and function as it relates to sleep across the lifespan. Topics include circadian sleep/wake rhythms and the bioelectrical signals generated within the body. An introduction to normal human sleep staging is also included. Course meets the first eight weeks of the term. Technology program, BIOL 2224 OR BIOL 1127/1128. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Classification of Sleep Disorders 2.00 credits (2.00 lec) In this course, you will explore the pathophysiology of sleep disorders across the lifespan. Topics take in the major categories of sleep disorders described in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and an introduction to common therapies, including positive airway pressure (PAP), supplemental oxygen, as well as pharmaceutical and surgical treatments. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of pathology and treatment on the polysomnographic recording. Course meets the second eight weeks of the term. Technology program, BIOL 2224 OR BIOL 1127/1128.
2.00 credits (2.00 int) In this introductory internship, you will prepare patients fo Polysomnographic monitoring and therapeutic interventions in the setting of an accredited clinical sleep laboratory. Yo will practice patient care, education and safety, and you will prepare and initiate routine sleep studies in patients o all ages. Co-requisite: PSOM 1660. Clear background check. Prerequisite/Co-req.: PSOM 1400, PSOM 1500. 461
3.00 credits (3.00 int) In this course you will prepare the patient for Polysomnographic monitoring and therapeutic interventions in the clinical sleep laboratory setting and work with the patient throughout the night, applying therapeutic treatments as ordered by a physician. You will practice patient care and safety, and you will prepare and initiate routine polysomnographic testing. You will conduct therapeutic interventions in patients of all ages, and educate patients. Must be taken Pass/Fail. background check. Co-requisite: PSOM 2160. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PSOM 2000.
4.00 credits (4.00 int) This internship develops skills such as problem solving and critical thinking in the sleep laboratory. The emphasis is on production of high-quality records, titration of PAP and oxygen therapy, and the accurate and timely scoring and reporting of polysomnographic data. You will also measure daytime sleepiness and cover other daytime skills. Must be taken Pass/Fail. background check. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: PSOM 2000, PSOM 2150, PSOM 2160.
2.00 credits (2.00 int) This capstone internship allows you to choose a sleep laboratory in which to further demonstrate and develop your skills in Polysomnographic Technology. Through arrangement with the instructor and a participating clinical site, you will have the opportunity to experience working in the sleep laboratory of your choice. You will be encouraged to complete this internship in a place where you are interested in working or developing specialized skills. If you already have a job as a Sleep Technologist, you can receive internship credit for your on-the-job training and experience (assuming cooperation from the employer). Must be taken Pass/Fail. background check. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: PSOM 2000, PSOM 2150, PSOM 2160, PSOM 2250, PSOM 2260. 462
TOTAL CREDITS: 16.00 General Education Courses (18 Credits) To complete the Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S. degree students are required to complete the 18 credits of General Education coursework outlined above. Computer Literacy Requirement: Students who take COML 1100 will satisfy the Computer Literacy requirement. *COML 1000: Students who choose to take COML 1000 (one credit) will need to take one additional credit of elective coursework. This elective coursework can be taken from any discipline except for developmental coursework (courses with numbers under 1000). Developmental courses cannot be used toward completion of program requirements. **COML Test Out: Students who choose to take the Computer Literacy Test Out (noncredit test out) will need to take an additional two credits of elective coursework. This elective coursework can be taken from any discipline except for developmental coursework (courses with numbers under 1000). Developmental courses cannot be used toward completion of program requirements. 296 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
