PSG 113 - PSG Instrumentation

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: PSG 110
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Polysomnography program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $7.50 Lab

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of sleep technology electrical equipment and recording of bio-electric potentials. Topics include Ohm’s Law; common mode rejection; components related to recording bio-electric potentials; function and application of sleep technology equipment; and construct/verify montages. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in polysomnography equipment, instrumentation, recording of bioelectric potential concepts, and ancillary electrical signals through written and Laboratory evaluations.