Polysomnographic Technology (Sleep Technology)

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Program in Polysomnographic Technology at Delgado trains students to use information technology equipment and direct observation of clients in sleep laboratories to document diagnostic data to treat sleep disorders.

PROGRAM TRAINING

• Perform and assess sleep studies and document normal and abnormal activity
• Generally work at night (some daytime opportunities)• Collect sleep data for physician review and patient diagnosis
• Average salary range across the U.S. is from $51,826 - $64,030
• Job growth at 14% for medical and clinical lab technicians (2016 - 2026)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED, pre-requisite courses, and 2.0 GPA required
• Students must be able to study, attend class, and perform sleep diagnostic procedures with patients at night

The Polysomnographic Technology Program at Delgado Community College will be a limited enrollment Associate of Applied Science program. Students are expected to possess the following prerequisite competencies prior to entry in the program; eligibility for college English and Mathematics; Computer Literacy; Medical Terminology; Basic Cardiac Life Support; and General Biology. 

Official Program Description in the College Catalog

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POSITIVE PLACEMENT OUTCOMES FOR POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR 2019 

CURRENT OUTCOME DATA AT 82%

The Polysomnography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG)

CAAHEP
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org

CoA PSG
1711 Frank Ave.
New Bern, NC 28560
Phone: 252-626-3238
Email: office@coapsg.org