Sleep Technology
www.linnbenton.edu/sleep-technology
The Sleep Technology program is a three term program consisting of 43 credits that prepares students for employment as polysomnographic technologists in sleep labs. Students are eligible to sit for the national Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) exam upon successful completion of the program.
The Sleep Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The program is a structured online program with labs offered at LBCC’s Healthcare Occupations Center (HOC) in Lebanon. Students complete approximately 35 hours per week of course work. Students will engage in a minimum of 330 hours of clinical experience. The student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.
Admission Requirements
LBCC's heathcare-related programs have limited enrollment and special application deadlines. Interested students should review the Sleep Technology program bulletin on LBCC's Special Admissions Programs webpage for detailed application and admissions information. Applications are accepted on a first‐come, first‐served basis with preference given to Oregon residents and students with previous college experience. The Sleep Technology program runs only when student enrollment numbers allow. If there are not enough students enrolled, the program will not run. Please contact HealthcarePrograms@linnbenton.edu to get current cohort information.
Prior to admission, applicants are required to:
- Complete the online information session.
- Complete WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or equivalent course with a grade of C or better (or test into WR 115 on College Placement Test).
- Complete MTH 098 Foundations for Contemporary Math or equivalent course with a grade of C or better (or test out of MTH 098 on College Placement Test).
- Complete CS 120 Digital Literacy or equivalent course with a grade of C or better (or test out of CS 120 by passing LBCC's wavier exam).
- Be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program.
- Submit a completed LBCC online admissions application form.
Post-admission and prior to the start of classes, students are required to:
- Have current immunizations.
- Complete American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare providers.
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Submit supplemental application materials located in Program Bulletin.
The program is eligible for Financial Aid, 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. The cost of this program varies. Students are required to pay a non-refundable out of pocket deposit by program orientation.