Nov 22, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog

Polysomnographic Technology, A.A.S.

HEGIS: 5299.00
PROGRAM CODE: 36624
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Prof. Matthew Ebben

DEPARTMENT: ALLIED HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The Polysomnographic Technology AAS degree prepares students with the professional training and hands-on experience for a career as a Polysomnographic Technician. The degree provides a balance of general education courses and introduces students to the theory and practice of polysomnographic technology through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and training in all aspects of sleep medicine required to work as a polysomnographic technician including the evaluation of multiple physiological parameters during sleep and expert observational reporting that are used to assist in the education, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of sleep disorders in patients of all ages. Students are eligible for licensure exam(s) after the successful completion of the course of study presented in this degree program.

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Click here for more information about the Admission and Retention Criteria for the Polysomnographic Technology Program

Degree Map:

Degree Map for Polysomnographic Technology, A.A.S.

Your Degree Map contains the suggested term-by-term course sequence for your academic path towards graduation.

To ensure successful and timely completion of your degree, it is recommended that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your unique map.

Please note some courses may only be offered once an academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Polysomnographic Technology degree program requirements, graduates will:

demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work in accredited sleep laboratories throughout the country
be qualified to become licensed polysomnographic technicians in New York State

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course in any discipline is required.

Required Core (4 Courses, 13 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course*
MAT 2010 - Statistics with Elementary Algebra 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 20B0 - Statistics with Algebra 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 2000 - Elements of Statistics 3 Credit(s)
Life & Physical Sciences Course*
BIO 1100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s)

Flexible Core (4 Courses, 13 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major. Group D and E are satisfied by the courses shown.

D. Individual and Society Designated Course:*

PHI 7600 - Ethics and Morality in the Health Professions 3 Credit(s)

E. Scientific World Designated Courses:*

BIO 1200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s)
PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
AND
MAT 9010 - Introduction to Mathematics with College Algebra 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 9B0 - College Algebra for STEM Majors 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 900 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s)

Major Requirements (9 Courses, 34 Credits):

PSG 100 - The Science of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 3 Credit(s)
PSG 101 - Neuroscience and Pharmacology in Sleep 4 Credit(s)
PSG 102 - Foundations of Polysomnography I 3 Credit(s)
PSG 103 - Clinical Practicum in Sleep Medicine I 6 Credit(s)
PSG 104 - Foundations of Polysomnography II 3 Credit(s)
PSG 105 - Clinical Polysomnographic Scoring 3 Credit(s)
PSG 106 - Classification of Sleep Disorders 3 Credit(s)
PSG 107 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology in Sleep 3 Credit(s)
PSG 108 - Clinical Practicum in Sleep Medicine II 6 Credit(s)

Electives:

0 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

Notes:

* This program has a waiver to require particular courses in the Common Core, otherwise more than the minimum credits for the degree may be necessary.

The Polysomnographic Technology, A.A.S., has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is located at 25400 U.S. Highway 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 or phone (727) 210-2350, http://www.caahep.org. The Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG) is located at 1711 Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560 or phone (252) 626- 3238.

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