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Sleep Technology (Polysomnography)
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Effective Spring 2024, the Sleep Technology program will no longer be accepting new students.
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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GOAL AREA(S)
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| PSOM 1200 |
Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep and Breathing |
2 |
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| PSOM 1300 |
Pathophysiology and Classification of Sleep Disorders |
2 |
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| CMST 1014 |
Health Communications |
3 |
1,7 |
| ENGL 1110 |
College Composition |
3 |
1 |
| Choose one of the following Psychology Courses: |
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PSYC 2250
PSYC 2260
PSYC 2280
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Introduction to Psychological Disorders
Social Psychology
Cross Cultural Psychology
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3 |
5
5,9
5,7
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| |
TOTAL CREDITS: |
13 |
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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PSOM 1400
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Instrumentation in Polysomnography
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5
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PSOM 1500
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Monitoring and Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
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4
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PSOM 1550
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Sleep Simulator Lab
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3
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area Course
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Sleep Technology (Polysomnographic) A.A.S. degree, students are required to complete 15 credits of General Education coursework as 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.