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Interpretive knowledge is required to provide sufficient monitoring diligence to
recording parameters and the clinical events observed during sleep.
Technologists provide supportive services related to the ongoing treatment of
sleep related problems. The professional realm of this support includes guidance
on the use of devices for the treatment of breathing problems during sleep and
helping individuals develop sleeping habits that promote good sleep hygiene.
Why the Institute of Health Sciences?
The Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) recognizes that quality focused education
is important to the adult learner. Providing online learning in conjunction with
hands on practical experience IHS is able to meet the needs of both students and
employers at a reasonable cost.
General Information
All academic courses are offered online utilizing WEBSTUDY® which allows students
to access courses anytime, anywhere, from any computer with internet access.
Program Length: 6 months
Tuition & Other Expenses:
Tuition Fees: $4,800
Professional Fees: $100
Books & Materials: $300 (approx.)
Application/Admission Requirements
Applications may be obtained by phone, fax or email from:
Institute
of Health Sciences
Timonium, MD 21093
Toll Free: 888-393-3750
Phone: 410-821-9620 or 443-406-7005
Fax: 410-821-9624
Applications
must be completed and submitted to IHS along with a copy of high school and/or
college transcripts.
Once your
application is complete, each applicant will need to discuss the content of
their application with an IHS faculty member.
In addition
applicants should possess:
• Strong interest in science
• Willingness to work flexible hours (specifically nights)
• High degree of professionalism
Clinical
Practicum Requirements:
• CPR certification
• Approved clinical site where students can work a
minimum of 16 hours week
under the direction of a registered Polysomnographic technologist.
• Physical exam
• Criminal Background Check
For additional Information you can contact:
Kellee Trice, R.EEG/EP T., RPSGT.
Director of EEG & PSG Technology
Institute of Health Sciences
Curriculum
The following
courses will be part of the PSG curriculum. Students are required to maintain a
minimum 70% in all areas in order to successfully complete the program. Upon
successful completion of the program students will receive a certificate.
• Fundamentals of
Healthcare
• Patient Hook-up
• Polysomnographic Procedures
• Sleep Staging I
• Clinical Practicum I
• Anatomy & Physiology for the PSG Technologist
• Sleep Staging II
• Sleep Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment
• Data Analysis & Scoring of Events
• Clinical Practicum II
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