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Sleep Technology (Polysomnography)
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
In the Sleep Technology (Polysomnography) program at Minneapolis College, you will gain knowledge and skills needed to perform quality sleep studies. Sleep Technology graduates will be qualified to take the National Registry Exam, and work in clinical sleep centers and hospitals across the nation. An understanding of sleep disorders, and therapies used to treat patients is the foundation of this field of study. Sleep Technologists will perform diagnostic sleep studies, educate, evaluate and treat patients who have been diagnosed with sleep disorders. This program includes the required clinical experience in accredited sleep centers.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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PSOM 1100
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Fundamentals of Polysomnography
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3.00
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PSOM 1200
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Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep and Breathing
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2.00
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PSOM 1300
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Pathophysiology and Classification of Sleep Disorders
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2.00
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PSYC 2240
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Lifespan Development
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4.00
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CMST 1010
Or
CMST 2012
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Interpersonal Communication
Or
Intercultural Communication
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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PSOM 1400
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Instrumentation in Polysomnography
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5.00
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PSOM 1500
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Monitoring and Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
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4.00
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PSOM 1650
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Internship 1
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2.00
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PSOM 1660
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Internship Seminar
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1.00
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PSOM Program Elective
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Choose any course
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14.00
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PSOM Program Elective: Students can opt to take PSOM 2400. This course is not required for the Sleep Technology (Polysomnography) AAS degree. The course is open to PSOM students who have completed PSOM 1300 and non-degree seeking students who work in the field. Degree seeking students who choose not to take PSOM 2400 will need to take two additional credits of elective coursework. This elective coursework can be taken from any discipline except for developmental coursework (courses with numbers under 1000). Developmental courses cannot be used toward completion of program requirements.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
General Education Courses (18 Credits):
To complete the Sleep Technology (Polysomnographic) A.A.S. degree, students are required to complete 18 credits of General Education coursework outlined above.
The Sleep Technology (Polysomnographic) Program Requires:
- Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all PSOM theory and combination theory/lab courses and all program-required General Education courses;
- Pass (P) grades in clinical internship and seminar courses; and
- Passing of a criminal background check prior to being placed in a PSOM internship. The College cannot guarantee placement in internships for students who do not have a clear criminal background check.
- For more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.