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PSG 205 ADVANCED POLYSOMNOGRAPHY( 5 credits) Course covers advanced sleep studies and treatment modalities in polysomnography. Prerequisite: MTH 060 Intro to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading & Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body and MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I. Medical Terminology can also be waived by passing the LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 207 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES II( 2 credits) Presents basic principles of positive airway pressure( PAP) through the use of CPAP and BiPAP. Topics covered will include determination of need, equipment set up, oxygen / pressure titration, and instructing the patient on home use. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MTH 060 Intro to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading & Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body and MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I. Medical Terminology can also be waived by passing the LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 208 PREPARATION FOR RPSGT EXAM( 2 credits) This course is intended for individuals currently working as polysomnography technologists and students currently enrolled in the Polysomnography program. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist( RPSGT) exam is broken down into units and examined through lecture and practice exams. Areas of test weaknesses are identified through practice exams with individual instructor feedback provided. Students use the online discussion board to work on group projects with classmates to enhance the learning experience. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 211 FUND OF SLEEP MONITORING EQUIP( 5 credits) Introduces students to the basic technology used in the monitoring of sleep. Principles of electricity and amplification are introduced. Covers safe patient hook-up and monitoring including effective patient communication skills; hygiene and disease control; calibration and troubleshooting of equipment; data acquisition; and basic scoring. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 215 POLYSOM SCORING & ANALYSIS( 5 credits) Introduction to scoring and analysis of polysomnography testing. Students will learn the procedures necessary to generate and validate a report of the scoring of objective and subjective data obtained in a polysomnographic study. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College
Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 221 CURRENT TOPICS IN SLEEP MED( 1 credit) Lectures on current topics in polysomnography and related areas of medicine. Case studies are presented by various sleep technicians. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.
PSG 297A POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PRACTICUM( 4 credits) Clinical practice experiences are designed for development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of polysomnographic procedures. The planned clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while performing procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment. Passing all previously taken Polysomnographic classes with a“ C” or better.
PSG 297B POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PRACTICUM( 5 credits) This clinical practice experience is designed for the development, application, critical analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in the performance of polysomnographic procedures. The planned clinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while performing procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations, including the ability to communicate effectively and reassure patients; safely hook up and monitor patients; monitor and troubleshoot equipment during sleep studies. Prerequisites: Passing the following classes with a“ C” or better: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra, WR 090 The Write Course, RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, BI 103 General Biology: Human Body, MO5.630 Medical Terminology and Body Systems I() or passing the MO5.630 LBCC challenge exam. Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to / from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment. Passing all previously taken Polysomnographic classes with a“ C” or better.
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