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Polysomnography

 

A nurse is holding a breathing apparatus to a patient's face

What is Polysomnography?
The degree program prepares graduates to work in the field of Polysomnography OR electroencephalography diagnostic testing. Polysomnography is an allied health specialty that deals with the diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with neurological and sleep abnormalities.  Neurodiagnostic testing may be done with patients of all ages, from the premature infant to the geriatric patient. Job opportunities may be found in sleep labs and EEG departments OR hospitals OR associated with physician’s offices.
Polysomnography technologists administer sleep tests and work with physicians to provide information needed for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
This degree prepares you for a career as a technician/technologist in the field of Polysomnography, which deals with the diagnostic evaluation and management of patients with neurological or sleep abnormalities. There are over 80 different sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia. You will learn how to operate sophisticated electronic monitoring devices which record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movements, blood oxygen levels and physiological events. 

Early College High School Clean Polysomnography Course Work
Anatomy & Physiology for Respiratory Care Students
English Composition I
General Psychology
Healthcare Ethics
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Physics for Health Sciences
Statistics or Elementary Statistics
*College coursework is subject to change based on HVCC & enrollment decisions.