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Polysomnographic Technology (Certificate & AAS options)
Department Website: http://polysom.highline.edu
Certificate Prerequisites
(effective for the class beginning September 2010)
- R C 130 AIDS ~ 1 credit
- BIOL& 175 ~ 5 credits
- MED A 113 ~ 2 credits
- COMPASS or equivalent ASSET scores for: MATH 60; Reading 80: Writing 65
(effective for the class beginning September 2010)
- ENGL& 101 ~ 5 credits
- BIOL& 160 ~ 5 credits
- BIOL& 241 ~ 5 credits
- BIOL& 242 ~ 5 credits
- PSYC& 100 ~ 5 credits
- PSYC& 200 ~ 5 credits
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 grade in each core class.
- Talk to a faculty adviser about specific course sequencing.
- In conjunction with the online lecture classes there will be lab experience and clinical internships provided at various sleep laboratories in Washington state through a consortium agreement between Edmonds Community College, Highline Community College, Olympic College and Tacoma Community College.
- AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
- Some classes are offered in self-paced, lab setting.
- This program is currently offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students must carry liability and personal accident insurance with payment due during the first and fourth quarters of the program. Maintenance of CPR certification is required throughout the course of the program.
- Taking courses outside of the specified program is extremely challenging due to heavy load and irregular schedule.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical courses in the hospitals. Students are also required to purchase approved uniforms for clinical courses.
- Using equipment basic to the profession, perform tasks and skills necessary for fulfilling the role of an entry level polysomnography technologist.
- Identify pathology and etiology of sleep disorders and the relationship to oxygenation and ventilation.
- Interpret and use information (medical charts, acquisition and analysis system information) to draw reasonable conclusions and provide safe therapy.
- Identify and use a wide range of research sources, including hard and online services (e.g. drug books, databases and reference books) and other specialized research material.
- Model the skills necessary to work in a multicultural world as a medical professional.
- Communicate in English both orally and in writing in a clear and organized manner to persuade, inform and convey ideas.
- Perform respiratory assessment using critical-thinking skills.
| Course | Course Title | Cert. Cr. | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| R C 101 | Introduction to Respiratory Care | - | 5 |
| R C 102 | Therapeutic Modalities | - | 5 |
| R C 103 | Respiratory Care Science | - | 4 |
| R C 104 | Cardio Respiratory Pharmacology | - | 5 |
| R C 105 | Introduction to Critical Care | - | 3 |
| R C 111 | Practicum I | - | 3 |
| R C 112 | Practicum II | - | 5 |
| R C 113 | Practicum III | - | 5 |
| R C 114 | Practicum IV | - | 4 |
| R C 130 | AIDS Education for the Practitioner | - | 1 |
| PSG 102 | Basic Polysomnography | 5 | 5 |
| PSG 103 | Therapeutic Modalities I | 5 | 5 |
| PSG 104 | Fundamentals of Sleep Monitoring Equipment | 5 | 5 |
| PSG 204 | Clinical Sleep Disorders | 4 | 4 |
| PSG 205 | Advanced Polysomnography | 5 | 5 |
| PSG 206 | Polysomnography Scoring and Analysis | 5 | 5 |
| PSG 207 | Therapeutic Modalities II | 2 | 2 |
| PSG 208 | Preparation for RPSGT Examination | 2 | 2 |
| PSG 221 | Physician Series | 1 | 1 |
| PSG 230 | Polysomnography Practicum | 9 | 9 |
| Total Core Course Credits | 43 | 83 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
| Course | Course Title | Cert. Cr. | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 241 | Human Anatomy And Physiology I | - | 5 |
| BIOL& 242 | Human Anatomy And Physiology II | - | 5 |
| BIOL& 260 | Microbiology | - | 5 |
| Total Supporting Course Credits | 0 | 15 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
See pre-requisites to meet Communications and Human Relations requirements.
| Course | Course Title | Cert. Cr. | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH | Any 100 level or higher MATH | - | 5 |
| Total Related Instruction Credits | 0 | 5 |
| Total Program Credits | 43 | 103 |
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