Polysomnographic Technology

This three‐term program consisting of 44‐credits prepares students for employment as polysomnographic technologists in sleep labs.  The LBCC’s program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); therefore, students are eligible to sit for the national Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) exam upon completion of the program.

The program is a structured online program with select Saturday labs offered at LBCC’s Albany campus.  A group of up to 24 students completes the training together and attends class for approximately 35 hours per week of course work required. During the second and third term, students will engage in a minimum of 270 hours of clinical experience in an American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited sleep lab. The student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the certificate in Polysomnography Technology will:

• Prepare Polysomnographic equipment and supplies for use in the sleep lab to industry standards.
• Place and secure Polysomnographic sensors and electrodes to sleep lab patients to industry standards.
• Properly input sleep study and technical information into clinic computer to industry standards.
• Perform all-channel equipment calibrations to industry standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

Admission Requirements

The Polysomnography Program Bulletin can be found online at the LBCC Short Term Training webpage (linnbenton.edu/polysomnographic-technology) and contains all required Admission Requirements. The cost of this program varies.  Applications are accepted on a first‐come, first‐served basis with preference given to Oregon residents and students with previous college experience. The program is Financial Aid eligible, but be aware that Financial Aid will be used to pay the total amount of the program cost first before the student receives any funds for living expenses.

Students are required to:

• Pay a non-refundable out of pocket deposit immediately after application submission.
• Attend a live program information session or complete the online information session.
• Human Relations (3 credits) course.
• Complete WR 090 or equivalent writing course from an accredited institution with a grade of C or better.
• Complete MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or completion of an equivalent math course from an accredited institution with a grade of 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.
• Medical Terminology I (AH 111) with a grade of C or better, (Medical Terminology can be waived by passing the LBCC challenge exam).
• BI 103 General Biology: Human Body with a grade of C or better.
• Applicants must be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program.
• Submit a completed LBCC online admission application form.
• Submit supplemental application materials located in Program Bulletin.

Post-admission and prior to the start of classes, students are required to:

• Have current immunizations.
• Complete American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare providers OR Red Cross CPR Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Total Credit Hours: 44