Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences - Sleep Diagnostics Technology Concentration - A.A.S.


For more information on this program, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Sleep Diagnostics. A total of 31 hours from the certificate are applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete 3 required courses and 2 elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing.

General Education Requirements - Credits (15 - 17)


Professional Core Course Requirements - Credits (14)


Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60-62)


Career and Salary Information


The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this certificate. Please visit the following website www.salary.com or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed. 

Career Median Salary from Salary.com Average TN salary according to Sleep Review, Oct. 2013
Polysomnographic or Neurodiagnostic Technician

No Data Available

Eventual passage of the Registry Exam is required for those employed in the field of Polysomnography in TN.  See below:

No Data Available
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist $49,324 $52,000
Sleep Center Owner   $123,000

Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.