Program Overview

Polysomnographic Technology

Overview

Polysomnographic Technology, also known as sleep technology, is a distinct allied health field that studies sleep-related disorders. It involves the measurement of multiple physiological parameters during sleep, combined with observational reporting. Polysomnographic technicians, or sleep technicians, are healthcare professionals who work as part of a team under the general supervision of a licensed physician to assist in the education, evaluation, and treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages.

Program Details

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Polysomnographic Technology is a 60-credit program that provides in-depth classroom instruction and fieldwork placement in a clinical sleep laboratory. Students will be trained in all aspects of sleep medicine required to work as a professional sleep technician.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduating from this program, students will be eligible to obtain a New York State license to practice as a Polysomnographic Technician (or Sleep Technician), after successfully passing the nationwide RPSGT exam.

Program Structure

The program includes:

• In-depth classroom instruction
• Fieldwork placement in a clinical sleep laboratory
• Training in all aspects of sleep medicine required to work as a professional sleep technician

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Work as part of a team under the general supervision of a licensed physician
• Assist in the education, evaluation, and treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages
• Obtain a New York State license to practice as a Polysomnographic Technician (or Sleep Technician) after passing the nationwide RPSGT exam

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please refer to the Program Brochure and Program Description in detail.