PSG 297A Polysomnography Practicum I

This course allows students to gain clinical practice experiences for development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of polysomnographic procedures. The planned clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while performing procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Students complete competencies and work a specified number of hours during the term in preparation to sit for the national examination. This is the first of two practicum opportunities. Required: Admission to the Polysomnography program.