Polysomnographic Technology

This three-term, 44-credit program prepares students for employment as polysomnographic technologists. The program will be offered through a combination of online lecture, hands-on practice, and patient contact in a clinical practicum. Courses will include Basic and Advanced Polysomnography, Fundamentals of Sleep Monitoring Equipment, Therapeutic Modalities, Clinical Sleep Disorders, Polysomnography Scoring and Analysis, Exam Prep, Clinical Practicum and Job Success Skills.

A group of up to 24 students will move through this program as a cohort. The majority of the coursework will be offered online with lab classes meeting on selected Saturdays at LBCC’s Albany campus. During the second- and third-term, students will engage in a minimum of 270 hours of clinical experience in a sleep lab. Student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.

LBCC’s program is accredited, so students are eligible to sit for the national RPSGT exam upon completion of the program.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students can properly prepare Polysomnographic equipment and supplies for use in the sleep lab.
• Students can properly place and secure Polysomnographic sensors and electrodes to sleep lab patients.
• Students can properly input sleep study and technical information into clinic computer.
• Students can properly perform all-channel equipment calibrations.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to Oregon residents and students with previous college experience. Students are required to:

• Attend a program information session
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a drug test
• Complete WR 090 or equivalent writing course from an accredited institution with a “C” or better
• Complete MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or completion of an equivalent math course from an accredited institution with a “C” or better (or equivalent score on the College Placement Test). Math class or math CPT must have been completed in the last five years
• ALS 115 Advanced Applied Learning Strategies or equivalent reading course from an accredited institution with a “C” or better
• BI 103 General Biology: Human Body or equivalent biology course from an accredited institution with a “C” or better
• Medical Terminology I (AH 111) or equivalent course from an accredited institution with a “C” or better, (AH 111 Medical Terminology can be waived by passing the LBCC challenge exam)
• Have a current CPR card (from the American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Providers)
• Complete an LBCC admissions application form.

Applicants must be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program. Students will be required to pass all classes with a “C” or better to maintain their status in the program, maintain financial aid eligibility, and graduate.

On-line applications dates are posted in the Polysomnography Technician Bulletin. All applicants are given a time / date stamp on their applications and all supplemental documentation required for admission must be submitted in a sealed envelope within two business days of completing the on-line application. The cost of this program varies.

Total Credit Hours: 44