Polysomnographic Technology Diploma Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Polysomnography Technology Diploma Program prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a physician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The program includes instruction in sleep related human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and physiology of sleep, respiratory physiology, polysomnographic technology, polysomnographic record scoring with emphasis on sleep staging, respiratory, electromyographic and electrocardiographic events, Positive Airway Pressure and Oxygen treatment, sleep disorders, sleep related medical terminology, 10-20 measurement and technologist related psychomotor skills. Application for program accreditation has been made to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for recommendation by the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnography Technology (CoA-PSG) Graduates of this program will enter the field as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

PUT YOUR EDUCATION TO WORK

Graduates are in demand for employment in hospital based sleep disorder centers, free standing sleep disorders centers, specialized physicians’ offices, homecare companies and clinical research centers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Sleep disorders affect an estimated 15% - 20% of Americans.
• Polysomnography (sleep studies) and associated procedures have become a standard service provided by major medical centers and are increasingly offered by smaller local health providers.
• The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredits more than 1000 sleep disorder centers and laboratories in the practice of sleep medicine.
• The number of sleep centers/laboratories increases every year.
• The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) currently lists only 10,000 Registered Polysomnographic Technologists in the world and demand is increasing.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit application and $15 non-refundable application fee.

Minimum Required Age: 18
High School Diploma or GED Required: Yes
Minimum Test Scores:
Reading: 38 (ASSET) or 70 (COMPASS)
English: 35 (ASSET) or 23 (COMPASS)
Mathematics: 35 (ASSET) or 26 (COMPASS)

The program code for the Polysomnographic Technology Diploma is PT42.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Most Georgia citizens qualify for the HOPE grants. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office at 478-757-3422. Other financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Program Curriculum is posted in the catalog.

STAFF CONTACT

J. Mark Parrish, C.R.T., RPSGT
Program Chair
(478) 757- 3556
jparrish@centralgatech.edu