Polysomnographic technologists perform sleep diagnostics working in conjunction with physicians to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for diagnosis of sleep disorders. By applying non-invasive monitoring equipment, the technologist simultaneously monitors EEG (electroencephalography), EOG (electro-occulography), EMG (electromyography), ECG (electrocardiography), multiple breathing variables and blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels during sleep. Interpretive knowledge is required to provide sufficient monitoring diligence to recording parameters and the clinical events observed during sleep. Technologists provide supportive services related to the ongoing treatment of sleep related problems. The professional realm of this support includes guidance on the use of devices for the treatment of breathing problems during sleep and helping individuals develop sleeping habits that promote good sleep hygiene. PSG technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers and Labs, which may be located in medical centers, hospitals, or clinic/office settings.

Application for program accreditation will be made to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates of the program will enter the field as Polysomnographic Technicians and be prepared to sit the national exam given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) to gain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential.

This is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the program Web site at http://www.jccc.net/sleeptechnology or to contact JCCC program personnel for additional information and application materials at 913-469-7655.

Note: Metropolitan Community College students should seek specific counsel from the JCCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.

Metropolitan Community College students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.

This program requires a professional liability insurance fee. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. The dollar amount for fees is subject to change.

(Major Code 236A; CIP Code 51.0999)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Prior to beginning professional courses
MATH 116  Intermediate Algebra or higher*......................3
          Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
CHEM 122  Principles of Chemistry..............................5
BIOL 144  Human Anatomy and Physiology.........................5
          or
BIOL 140  Human Anatomy........................................4
          and
BIOL 225  Human Physiology*....................................4
          Prerequisites or corequisites: Either CHEM 122 or
          (CHEM 124 and CHEM 125) and either BIOL 140
          or BIOL 144
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................13-16

First Semester

EMS  121  CPR I - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider...1
          or
          current AHA BLS Health Care Provider Certification AND
          Health and/or Physical Education Elective............1
AAC  130  Medical Terminology..................................3
          or
          satisfactory completion of a health related degree or
          certificate
ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement
          test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117
PSG  125  Introduction to Sleep Medicine*......................4
          Prerequisite: Admission to the polysmonography
          program Corequisite: Current AHA BLS Health Care
          Provider Certification
PSG  130  Physiology of Sleep Medicine*........................3
          Prerequisite: Admission to the polysomnography
          Total Semester Credit Hours......................11-14

Second Semester

          Communications Elective..............................3
PSG  140  Sleep Disorders*.....................................4
          Prerequisites: PSG 125 with a grade of "C" or higher
          and PSG 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and
          Corequisite: Current AHA BLS for Health Care
PSG  145  Sleep Study Instrumentation*.........................4
          Prerequisites: PSG 125 with a grade of "C" or higher
          and PSG 130 with a grade of "C" or higher
PSG  150  Polysomnography I*...................................4
          Prerequisites: PSG 125 with a grade of "C" or higher
          and PSG 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and
          Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSG 140 with a grade
          of "C" or higher and PSG 145 with a grade of "C" or
          higher
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................15

Third Semester

          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
PSG  245  Polysomnography Clinical I*..........................6
          Prerequisites: PSG 140 with a grade of "C" or higher
          and PSG 145 with a grade of "C" or higher and
          PSG 150 with a grade of "C" or higher and
          Corequisites: Current AHA BLS Health Care Provider
          Certification
PSG  250  Polysomnography II*..................................4
          Prerequisite: PSG 150 with a grade of "C" or higher
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................13

Fourth Semester

          Humanities/Art Elective..............................3
PSG  255  Polysomnography Clinical II*.........................6
          Prerequisites: PSG 245 with a grade of "C" or higher
          and PSG 250 with a grade of "C" or higher and
          Corequisites: Current AHA BLS Health Care Provider
          Certification
PSG  265  Polysomnography Capstone*............................3
          Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSG 255 with a grade of
          "C" or higher
          Total Semster Credit Hours..........................12
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS.......................64-70
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required