Polysomnography

Overview

Polysomnography programs include topics such as:

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Polysomnographic technology
• Neuroanatomy
• Sleep disorders
• Medical terminology

Practicums

Practicums (or clinical rotations) allow students to develop skills at clinics or hospitals. All polysomnography programs include clinical rotations.

Schools

Many career and technical schools as well as several community colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs in polysomnography. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.

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Related Educational Programs

• Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Nuclear Medical Technology
• Ophthalmic Technology
• Ultrasound and Sonography Technology

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

• Surgical Technologists

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

• Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
• Medical Sonographers
• MRI Technologists
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Radiologic Technologists

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Advanced Biology courses
• Advanced Chemistry courses
• Anatomy and Physiology

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This undergraduate program typically offers courses in the following subjects:

• Fundamentals of polysomnography and patient care
• Physiology of sleep
• Sleep disorders

You participate in clinical rotations during your program. These are hands-on opportunities to apply the information you’ve learned in specialized clinical settings. An experienced doctor supervises you.

Things to Know

To become certified you must pass an exam.

Schools

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