Polysomnography Bridge (A45670B)

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The Polysomnography Bridge Program is a degree completion track allowing currently registered, non-degree Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Polysomnography.

Major Courses

CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 2
MED 120 - Survey of Med Terminology Credit Hours: 2
PSG 113 - PSG Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
PSG 210 - Polysomnography I Credit Hours: 7
PSG 211 - Polysomnography II Credit Hours: 7
PSG 212 - Infant/Pediatric PSG Credit Hours: 4
Articulated Credit Credit Hours: 17 ^∇
Required Biology Credit Hours: 5 *

Total: 49 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credits for Degree: 64

∇ Articulated Credit Courses:

Individuals with a current RPSGT Certification may receive articulated credit for the courses listed below. Credential cannot be expired in order to receive articulated credit and must remain current while enrolled in the program.

PSG 110 - Intro to Polysomnography Credit Hours: 4
PSG 111 - Neuro/Cardiopulmonary A&P Credit Hours: 4
PSG 112 - PSG Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
PSG 114 - PSG Clinical Education I Credit Hours: 3
PSG 213 - Case Study/Exam Review Credit Hours: 1
PSG 214 - PSG Clinical Apps I Credit Hours: 1
PSG 215 - PSG Clinical Apps II Credit Hours: 1

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:

Required Biology:

Take 5 credits:

BIO 163 - Basic Anat and Physiology Credit Hours: 5
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 and
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4

Note:

Students making satisfactory progress should complete this program in three semesters. Additional time may be needed to complete general education requirements.

This program has special admissions requirements. These requirements are in addition to those completed for the College. Please visit www.pittcc.edu to review the requirements (click on Health Sciences > Admissions).

The Polysomnography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnography Education (CoAPSG).

CAAHEP	CoAPSG
25400 US Highway 19 N.	1711 Frank Avenue
Suite 158	New Bern, NC 28560
Clearwater, FL 33763	Phone: 252-626-3238
Phone: 727-210-2350	Email: office@coapsg.org
Fax: 727-210-2354
Email: mail@caahep.org

The medical director for this program is John Fogarty, MD