PSG 103 Polysomnographic Patient Care
This course provides an overview of the preparation and role of the polysomnography technician as a health care professional. This course introduces students to anatomy and physiology relevant to sleep and the indications, contraindications, purposes, and hazards of polysomnographic care modalities. Course topics include: anatomy and physiology relevant to cardiovascular and respiratory disciplines, understanding physician orders, charting, the health/illness continuum, and the basics of assessment. Required: Admission to the Polysomnography program.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the seven rules of polysomnography medical ethics. Describe infection control and safety practices in relation to the polysomnography profession. Explain the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system and its relationship to sleep related disorders. Identify the components and the function of the cardiovascular system organs. Identify normal and abnormal patient assessment data: blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and electrocardiogram readings. Outline the proper medical charting protocols. Describe the proper response to polysomnography emergency situations.