Polysomnography, AAS Semester-By-Semester Plan

(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.

Math - An applicant must have completed one of the following before receiving the applicant packet:

An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years. If this is not met, one of the following options, within 10 years, will satisfy the math requirement: Qualifying placement scores; A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080; A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080 OR RISE placement if outside the 10 year high school timeframe and must demonstrate mastery of Units 1-12 (Tier 2) or will be required to complete the transition course until mastery in Unit 12 (Tier 2) is met.

Students who do not satisfy the high school GPA or RISE placement requirements, must attend the transition course, MAT 003 , until mastery is achieved through Unit 12 (Tier 2).

Students who have completed a college approved Math course such as MAC 122 , MAT 141, MAT 151, MAT 161, MAT 171 , or MAT 263 with a “C” or better may meet the math requirement.

Fall I

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
BIO 163 - Basic Anat & Physiology Credits: 5
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3 *
PSG 110 - Intro to Polysomnography Credits: 4 *
PSG 112 - PSG Fundamentals Credits: 3 *

Spring I

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
PSG 111 - Neuro/Cardiopulmonary A & P Credits: 4 *
PSG 113 - PSG Instrumentation Credits: 3 *
PSG 214 - PSG Clinical Apps I Credits: 1 *

Summer I

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
PSG 114 - PSG Clinical Education I Credits: 3 *
PSG 215 - PSG Clinical Apps II Credits: 1 *
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Fall II

ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: 2 *
PSG 210 - Polysomnography I Credits: 7
PSG 212 - Infant/Pediatric PSG Credits: 4

Spring II

PSG 211 - Polysomnography II Credits: 7
PSG 213 - Case Study/Exam Review Credits: 1 *
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Additional Information:

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must have 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 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 (CoAPSG).

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition courses such as Math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regard to the timeline of various offerings.