Purpose
Polysomnographic Technology, an Associate of Applied Science degree program, provides instruction and clinical practice in a distance learning format. The program will prepare students to achieve professional proficiencies and acquire professional credentials in sleep medicine technology. |
Educational Objective
The Polysomnography program will fully prepare students for immediate employment anywhere in the United States in a high-demand health care profession. |
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Polysomnographic Associate Degree and Certificate programs will demonstrate: - the ability to perform analysis of pre-testing information.
- the ability to accurately prepare the equipment and patient for data collection.
- the ability to accurately collect data and summarize clinical observations.
- the ability to accurately analyze, interpret, and report data.
- a thorough understanding of normal and disordered sleep.
- the ability to apply standard precautions throughout the patient's evaluation in order to prevent the spread of infection to patients and staff.
- knowledge of how to provide patient support and educational information.
- knowledge of site management.
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Curriculum Map
| The curriculum map for the Polysomnographic Technology program can be found on the program's web page on the OIT web site. |
2007-08 Assessment Plan
| Because the Polysomnographic Technology program is new, the first assessment of student learning outcomes will occur in August 2008, per the attached plan. |