Sleep Medicine/ Polysomnography, AAS
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Program Intro

The Polysomnography–A45670 curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders.

Students should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform sleep studies, including recording and interpreting events observed during sleep. Treatment of sleep-related disorders and patient education focused on healthy sleep habits will also be discussed.

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SAMPLE COURSES:

  • BIO 163 – Basic Anat & Physiology
    This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.
  • PSG 110 – PSG Fundamentals
    This course introduces the polysomnography profession.

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • PSG 113 – PSG Instrumentation
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of sleep technology electrical equipment and recording of bio-electric potentials.
  • PSG 214 – PSG Clinical Apps I
    This course provides practical application of theories covered in previous PSG courses.

SAMPLE COURSES

  • COM 231 – Public Speaking
    This course provides instruction and experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion.
  • PSG 114 – PSG Clinical Education I
    This course provides an orientation to the polysomnography clinical environment.

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • MED 118 – Medical Law and Ethics
    This course covers the legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues.
  • PSG 212 – Infant/Pediatric PSG
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform and score polysomnographic procedures on infants and pediatric patients.

SAMPLE COURSES

  • PSG 213 – Case Study/Exam Review
    This course provides an opportunity to review clinical cases and prepare for the polysomnography credentialing exam.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Association of Sleep Technologists
Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists
Undocumented Immigrants

Program Requirements

Applications are accepted from qualified applicants each year beginning in September.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Visit the Healthcare and Nursing Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program.

Admissions Requirements

Accreditation Outcomes

The performance of the program is reflected through program accreditation outcomes as defined by the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologists Education.

(CoA PSG)
1711 Frank Ave
New Bern, NC 28560

The CoA PSG requires that all accredited programs publish at least the following outcome(s): positive placement. Explanations of this measure and program data that correspond with the annual report most recently submitted to CoA PSG are noted below.

Positive Placement Rate – Graduate Survey (2021–2023)
Positive Placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time in a related field; and/or continuing his/her education; and/or serving in the military.

Graduation Year 2021

  • Positive Placement: 88.89%
  • 8 of 9 graduates were employed and/or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation

Graduation Year 2022

  • Positive Placement: 100%
  • 6 of 6 graduates were employed and/or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation

Graduation Year 2023

  • Positive Placement: 100%
  • 7 of 7 graduates were employed and/or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation

3–Year Average

  • Positive Placement: 96.29

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Beth Payne, BS, RPSGT, RRT
Polysomnography & Electroneurodiagnostic Program Chair/Instructor

Floyd Health Sciences Center (Building 006)
Room 141
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 347
Fax: (252) 233-6879
Email: bapayne05@lenoircc.edu

Skilar Heath
Health Sciences Admissions Specialist

Administration (Building 003)
Room 140
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 393
Fax: (252) 233-6895
Email: sbheath16@lenoircc.edu

Dr. Alexis Welch
Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing

Floyd Health Sciences Center (Building 006), Room 103
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 801
Fax: (252) 520-9598
Email: abwelch27@lenoircc.edu

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