What are the program outcomes for the Polysomnography Certificate?
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Explain the realm of polysomnography to the public. • Use culturally appropriate therapeutic and professional communication techniques with patients and the health care team. • Conduct polysomnographic studies in accordance with established legal and ethical guidelines. • Apply knowledge of cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular anatomy and physiology while obtaining and reading polysomnograms. • Explain human anatomy and physiology as it relates to sleep disorders and how sleep disorders affect anatomy and physiology. • Apply knowledge of the respiratory system and electrical biopotentials while obtaining and reading polysomnograms. • Discuss the major sleep and arousal disorders based on age-specific criteria. • Use knowledge of polysomnographic research to maintain currency in practice. • Operate a variety of polysomnographic and ancillary equipment required for obtaining polysomnograms and providing therapeutic interventions.
