PSG 102 Basic Polysomnography
History and overview of sleep medicine and the role of the polysomnography technician. Introduction to the physiology of sleep and indications, contraindictions, purposes, and hazards of polysomnographic care modalities. Focus is placed on an understanding of basic neurology, with emphasis on basic electrencephalography (EEG) patterns and anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Prerequisite
Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to/from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
Offered
Offered Summer only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of sleep medicine. Identify indications, contraindications, purpose and hazards of Polysomnography. Identidy dyssomnias and parasomnias. Demonstrate knowledge of basic physiology of sleep and pathophysiological implications of sleep disorders on the human body and their impact on the quality of life. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system and its function in correlation to related sleep problems, EEG basics neurology. Recognize sleep vs awake through EEG tracings.