PSG 297B Polysomnography Practicum II
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 second of two practicum opportunities. Required: Admission to the Polysomnography program.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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. Input sleep study and technical information into industry software to industry standards. Calibrate all-channel equipment to industry standards. Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence.