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Polysomnography Theory Integration (PSOM 2000)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
2
Description:
This course requires synthesis of all previously learned sleep technology theory in preparation for taking the national registration exam upon graduation. You will review all of the fundamental knowledge and skills of a Sleep Technologist and advanced topics including mechanical ventilation, cardiac dysrhythmias, EEG effects, and pediatric sleep disorders. You will gain increasing expertise in the assessment of clinical sleep studies. Through individual appointments at accredited sleep centers you will observe and interact with physicians and other specialists as they assess and treat patients with sleep disorders. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
1. Accuracy of medical information and computer-generated reports as well as the appropriateness of laboratory protocols and physician orders given the needs of the patient
2. Signs, symptoms and polysomnographic features sleep disorders, indications, contraindications, potential side effects of CPAP, NIPPV and oxygen therapies
3. ECG dysrhythmias and initiation of emergency procedures
4. Recording of oximetry, esophageal pH, esophageal pressure, seizure montages, transcutaneous CO2, end-tidal CO2, medication effects and pediatric sleep studies, identification and elimination of recording artifacts
5. Current AASM guidelines to classify sleep/wake stages, arousals and abnormal events
Learning Outcomes:
1. Verify accuracy of medical information and computer-generated reports as well as the appropriateness of laboratory protocols and physician orders given the needs of the patient
2. Recognize the sign, symptoms and polysomnographic features sleep disorders, as well as the indications, contraindications, and potential side effects of CPAP, NIPPV and oxygen therapies
3. Identify ECG dysrhythmias and determine when to initiate emergency procedures
4. Describe the recording of oximetry, esophageal pH, esophageal pressure, seizure montages, transcutaneous CO2, end-tidal CO2, medication effects and pediatric sleep studies, as well as the identification and elimination of recording artifacts
5. Apply current AASM guidelines to classify sleep/wake stages, arousals and abnormal events
Prerequisites:
PSOM 1400,
PSOM 1500,
PSOM 1550