PSG 111
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Polysomnographic Technology I
This course is designed to provide entry-level students with both didactic and laboratory training in polysomnographic technology. It presents medical terminology, history of sleep medicine, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, scoring/reporting, basic electrical concepts, and technical and digital specifications. Upon completion, the student will have an understanding of the appropriate types of diagnostic instruments necessary for quality polysomnographic assessment. Lab sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required of an entry-level polysomnographic technologist. As needed.