Polysomnography, AAS

Program Code: A45670

(2021*03)

This program requires a 2.2 or greater high school GPA from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years, or a placement test demonstrating placement into college-ready English 111 and math. If either of these requirements is not met, the student will be placed into Associate in General Education – First Year (A10300-FY). *See the A10300FY – Associate in General Education-First Year Program page for more information.

The Polysomnography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders.

Students should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform sleep studies, including recording and interpreting events observed during sleep. Treatment of sleep related disorders and patient education focused on healthy sleep habits will also be discussed.

Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to apply to take the examination offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. Employment opportunities may be found in hospitals and freestanding sleep centers.

Polysomnography, AAS Semester-By-Semester Plan

General Education Hours: 19 Hours

Math/Natural Sciences: 4 Hours

MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
Students are required to demonstrate competency in MAT 003, Tier 2 prior to enrollment in this curriculum.

Major Hours: 52 Hours

Core: 25 Hours

Required Courses: 22 Hours

PSG 110 - Intro to Polysomnography Credits: 4 *
PSG 111 - Neuro/Cardiopulmonary A & P Credits: 4 *
PSG 210 - Polysomnography I Credits: 7
PSG 211 - Polysomnography II Credits: 7

Required Subject Area: 3 Hours

PSG 113 - PSG Instrumentation Credits: 3

Other Major Hours: 27 Hours

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
BIO 163 - Basic Anat & Physiology Credits: 5
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: 2 *
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3 *
PSG 112 - PSG Fundamentals Credits: 3 *
PSG 114 - PSG Clinical Education I Credits: 3 *
PSG 212 - Infant/Pediatric PSG Credits: 4
PSG 213 - Case Study/Exam Review Credits: 1 *
PSG 214 - PSG Clinical Apps I Credits: 1 *
PSG 215 - PSG Clinical Apps II Credits: 1 *

Total Polysomnography, AAS: 71 Credits

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must make grades of “A”, “B”, “C”, or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

*RPSGT Transition students are given credit for these PSG courses. A copy of their current unrestricted license/credential to practice must be on file in Registrar’s Office. All other PSG courses may be taken as credit by exam. Credit by exam will follow the college’s process for each applicable course.

The Polysomnography Associate Degree Program is approved by the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP at 9355 - 113th Street, North, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Telephone Number 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org) in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG).

For more information:

Beth Payne
Polysomnography & Electroneurodiagnostic Program Chair/Instructor
Floyd Health Sciences Center (Building 006), Room 141
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 347
Fax: (252) 520-9598
Email: bapayne05@lenoircc.edu