Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology is an allied health specialty for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness. The range of sleep disorders is varied but includes common disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnias, and many others. PSG technologists operate a variety of sophisticated electronic monitoring devices which record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, blood oxygen and other physiological events. Technologists are also involved in evaluation of various treatment methods. PSG technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers which can be located in medical centers, hospitals, or clinic/office settings. The PSG program offers instruction which includes lecture, laboratory experience on campus, clinical experience at accredited sleep centers and physician lectures. As a CAAHEP-accredited PSG Program, this course of instruction meets the eligibility requirements to take the PSG exam of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and The Medical Board of California Licensure as a “Registered Polysomnographic Technologist”.
This program will accept new students to begin each fall semester.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- The graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level practice as polysomnographic technologists through the application of technical proficiency, clinical assessment skills, troubleshooting abilities, and professional communication in sleep medicine settings.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
Program Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Courses in major program may be double counted in GE Breadth section (6 units).
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 |
Units |
| ALH A010 |
Health Occupations |
| BIOL A221 |
Anatomy-Physiology 1 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE |
3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE |
3 |
|
Units |
| Semester 2 |
| ALH A111 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
|
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
| Acceptance into the OCC Polysomnographic Technology Program Required (Cohort Restriction) |
| ALH A115 |
| RSPC A185 |
| PSG A140 |
| ALH A120 |
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| Semester 2 |
| PSG A150 |
| PSG A160 |
| ALH A130 |
| PSG A190 |
| PSYC A130 |
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Year 3
| Semester 1 |
| PSG A175 |
| PSG A250 |
| RSPC A265 |
| PSG A260 |
|
| Semester 2 |
| PSG A265 |
| PSG A280 |
| PSG A285 |
| PSG A270 |
| PSG A275 |
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- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 5.
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 4.