PSG-105--(3)
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PATIENT CARE I
Prerequisite: Admission into the Polysomnography Certificate Program; registration in PSG-110.

This course introduces students to the hospital/sleep disorders center environment. It provides instruction in the areas of assessment of vital signs, proper body mechanics and patient assistance. Discusses electrical safety, standard precautions, general asepsis and infection control procedures, professional and ethical behavior, diversity, patient confidentiality, interviewing techniques, and documentation procedures. Provides demonstration of patient preparation for polysomnography hook-up, with introduction to electrode placement.

PSG-110--(3)
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; PSG-105 is a recommended corequisite. Provides the foundations for clinical practice in respiratory care or polysomnography. Describes the respiratory system with emphasis on ventilation and respiration during wakefulness, sleep, and in disease. Discusses basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology in health and disease. Indications, hazards, and benefits of oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, and positive airway pressure for breathing-related sleep disorders will be presented. (3 contact hours)

PSG-115--(4)
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PATIENT CARE II
Prerequisite: Current health care provider; CPR certification, completed student history and physical; PSG-105, PSG-110 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: Registration in PSG-120. Introduces the current practice of polysomnography. Provides instruction in the use of specialized instruments used to record and measure various physiological parameters involved with sleep testing. Describes sleep disorders, theory of testing and treatment procedures, and analysis of polysomnography data. In general, provides the cognitive skills required for students to perform polysomnography in a clinical setting. (4 contact hours)

PSG-120--(4)
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY CLINICAL APPLICATION
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSG-105 and PSG-110. Current healthcare provider CPR certification, medical insurance, and completed student history and physical. Corequisite: Registration in PSG-115. Provides laboratory and sleep disorders center experience in polysomnography, correlating principles taught in PSG-115. Provides hands-on instruction in use of specialized instruments to measure and record physiological parameters during a sleep study. Experience includes online monitoring and analysis of PSG recordings, and patient interaction. Examines recognition of and appropriate response to critical events that can occur in sleep. Fee is required. (10 contact hours)