8 courses with the subject PSG, 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.
PSG 101*Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders3
This course includes a study of the Anatomy and Physiology that is specific to sleep disorders medicine. The areas to be covered will include; structure of the nervous system, macro-and micro-anatomy including the upper and lower airway, the respiratory and cardiac system, circadian rhythm biology, sleep architecture and the physiology of REM. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course includes a study of the 84 sleep disorders with emphasis on disorders evaluated during a Polysomnographic study. Upon completing the course, a student will have an understanding of the importance of documentation in the sleep center setting by interpretation of patient history and physical assessment. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This is a course of study covering three major items: basic electronics, Analog PSG’s and Digital PSG’s. Emphasis placed on computer systems, equipment calibration, signal pathways, relationships between analog and digital equipment and troubleshooting. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
PSG 101 and PSG 102 or permission of the department
PSG 120C*Clinical Practice I4
This course includes supervised clinical application of electrode placement utilizing the 1020 method, proper patient preparation, montages, protocols, impedance checks, calibrations, troubleshooting, vital sign assessment, proper documentation, and note-taking. Students will obtain certification in CPR with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, perform home testing procedures, and complete clinical orientation requirements. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
PSG 101 and PSG 102 or permission of the department
PSG 130*Data Management in Polysomnography4
This course includes a study of the mathematical equations used in a sleep report with focus on sleep report review, sleep documentation and editing and reviewing physician’s final report. Also covered is the proper flow of patients into an accredited sleep disorders center. Sleep center management covered is also covered if time permits. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
PSG 110 and PSG 120C or permission of the department
PSG 131*Sleep Scoring4
This course includes a study of the sleep staging of adults and pediatrics, respiratory scoring, scoring of PLMS, scoring of REM density, scoring of EKG arrhythmias and recognition of atypical EEG patterns. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
PSG 110 and PSG 120C or permission of the department
PSG 132*Sleep Registry Review4
This course is designed to prepare the student for the RPSGT examination. It includes test preparation and review. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
PSG 110 and PSG 120C or permission of the department
PSG 133C*Clinical Practice II6
This course includes supervised clinical application of electrode placement utilizing the 1020 method, proper patient preparation, montages, protocols, impedance checks, calibrations, trouble-shooting, vital sign assessment, proper documentation and note-taking. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
