Polysomnography | Central Georgia Technical College

The Polysomnography Technology Diploma Program prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a physician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The program includes instruction in sleep related human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and physiology of sleep, respiratory physiology, polysomnographic technology, polysomnographic record scoring with emphasis on sleep staging, respiratory, electromyographic and electrocardiographic events, Positive Airway Pressure and Oxygen treatment, sleep disorders, sleep related medical terminology, 10-20 measurement and technologist related psychomotor skills.

Graduates are in demand for employment in hospital based sleep disorder centers, free standing sleep disorders centers, specialized physicians’ offices, homecare companies and clinical research centers.

Diploma

Polysomnography Diploma

Admissions Requirements

CGTC Admissions Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Students must be 18 years of age or older.

Criminal Background Checks – Once accepted into the Polysomnography Program, students will be required to complete a criminal background check. Prospective applicants with a conviction history are encouraged to speak with the program coordinator prior to application submission. Criminal backgrounds may prohibit a student or graduate from gaining employment as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

Drug Screening – Once accepted into the program, students will be required to pass a drug screen. Positive drug screen results will prohibit a student from being placed with a clinical site.

Health Physical – Once accepted into the program, students will be required to complete a health physical and be cleared by a licensed Physician to perform the duties of a practicing Sleep Technologist.

Immunization Record – a photocopy of the student’s immunization record(s) will be required for clinical sites.

CPR Certification – a photocopy of a current (and for the duration of all clinicals) CPR Certification will be required for clinical sites.

Program Costs

Program Chair:
April Anthony
Email: ayanthony@centralgatech.edu
Phone: (478) 757-3463

^{The Polysomnography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG). [Last reaffirmed: November 16, 2018] The next comprehensive evaluation of the program, including on-site review, is scheduled to occur no later than 2028.

Polysomnography Technology Positive Placement Information as of October 2020-2021}