Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 6-23-09
PSG150  2009 Fall – 2010 Fall	LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Occ
Introduction to Sleep Medicine
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of polysomnography, sleep technology and sleep medicine.  Emphasis on nomenclature, technical and medical roles, normal sleep, sleep disorders, and professional organizations and resources. Prerequisites: Admission into the Polysomnography Technology program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PSG150  2009 Fall – 2010 Fall	Introduction to Sleep Medicine

 

1.         Define Sleep Medicine, polysomnography and related terms. (I)

2.         Summarize the history of sleep medicine and polysomnography. (II)

3.         Describe the sleep technologist’s role as well as their duties and limitations. (III)

4.         Contrast the physiologic and behavioral differences between wake, Non-Rapid Eye Movement and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. (IV)

5.         Explain normal and abnormal circadian and ultradian patterns. (V)

6.         Classify all disorders listed in the latest edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. (VI)

7.         Express the signs, symptoms and treatments for the most common sleep disorders. (VII)

8.         Identify the legal limitations and applicable regulations affecting sleep centers and technologists. (VIII)

9.         Describe the sleep center accreditation process and understand its ramifications. (IX)

10.       Explain the polysomnographic technologist certification process and understand its ramifications. (X)

11.       Define the role of an American Board of Sleep Medicine diplomat and their importance to the field. (XI)

12.       Name the various organizations involved in sleep technologist education and training. (XII)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PSG150  2009 Fall – 2010 Fall	Introduction to Sleep Medicine

 

I.          Definitions

            A.        Sleep Medicine

            B.        Polysomnography

            C.        Sleep Technologist

            D.        Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

II.        History

            A.        Sleep Medicine

            B.        Polysomnography

III.       Sleep Technology

            A.        Technologist’s Role

            B.        Technologist’s Duties

            C.        Technologist’s Limitations

            D.        Shift Work Strategies

IV.       Sleep/Wake

            A.        Definitions

            B.        Differences

            C.        Wake

            D.        Non-Rapid Eye Movement

            E.         Rapid Eye Movement

V.        Sleep Patterns and Rhythms

            A.        Circadian

            B.        Ultradian

            C.        Non-uniform

VI.       International Classification of Sleep Disorders

            A.        Insomnia

            B.        Sleep Related Breathing Disorders

            C.        Hypersomnias of Central Origin Not Due to a Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Sleep Related Breathing Disorder or Disturbed Nocturnal Sleep

            D.        Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

            E.         Parasomnias

            F.         Sleep Related Movement Disorders

            G.        Isolated Symptoms, Apparently Normal Variants and Unresolved Issues

            H.        Other Sleep Disorders

VII.     Common Sleep Disorders

            A.        Insomnia

            B.        Obstructive Sleep Apnea

            C.        Central Sleep Apnea

            D.        Narcolepsy

            E.         Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

            F.         Restless Legs Syndrome

            G.        REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
            H.        Common Parasomnias

VIII.    Regulatory Bodies/Processes

            A.        American Association of Sleep Technologists

            B.        American Academy of Sleep Medicine

            C.        Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

            D.        Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

            E.         National Board for Respiratory Care/American Association for Respiratory Care

            F.         State Licensure Boards

            G.        State Health Department

            H.        Hospital Regulations

            I.          Health and Human Services/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

            J.          Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility Status

IX.       Sleep Center Accreditation (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)

X.        Polysomnographic Technologist Certification

            A.        Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

            B.        Licensure

XI.       Sleep Physician Role

            A.        American Board of Sleep Medicine Diplomat

            B.        American Board of Medical Specialties

            C.        “Gold Standard”

            D.        Accredited Sleep Center Duties

XII.     Sleep Technologist Education

            A.        Minimum Standards

            B.        Continuing Education Credits

            C.        American Association of Sleep Technologists

            D.        Electroneurodiagnostic training (American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists)

            E.         Respiratory Care Training (American Association for Respiratory Care)

            F.         American Academy of Sleep Medicine