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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 1.8 Year(s) | $ 3,544 (US$ 3,544) a year More info | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This is an allied health specialty for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness. The range of the sleep disorders is varied but includes common disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnias, and many others. PSG technologists operate a variety of sophisticated electronic monitoring devices, which record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, blood oxygen and other physiological events. Technologists are also involved in evaluation of various treatment methods. PSG technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers, which can be located in medical centers, hospitals, or clinic/office settings
Program modules
The modules include ENGL 1301 Composition I, BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I, MATH 1314 OR College Algebra or MATH 1333 Contemporary Math for Tech., HITT 1305 Medical Terminology, HPRS 1304 Basic Patient Care Skills, PSGT 1115 Introduction to Polysomnography, BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II, PSYC 2314 Life-Span Growth and Development, PSGT 1310 Neuroanatomy and Physiology, RSPT 1310 Respiratory Care Procedures, PSGT 1205 Neurophysiology of Sleep, PSGT 1400 Polysomnography I, PSGT 1340 Sleep Disorders, SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication, PSGT 1660 Polysomnography Clinical I, PSGT 2411 Polysomnography II, PSGT 1191 Special Topics, Elective Visual and Performing Arts OR Humanities, PSGT 2250 Infant and Pediatric Polysomnography, PSGT 2360 Polysomnography Clinical II.
Qualification
Associate degree
Awarding body
Alvin Community College
Department name
Alvin Community College
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