This technical certificate program is a three-semester (twelve month) program and is composed of didactic and clinical instruction. The Program format includes 6 lecture courses offered online and clinical training during the Summer and Fall terms. The clinical training will be performed at various hospitals and clinics in Middle TN and surrounding areas. The Program is designed to prepare the student for employment in a Sleep Disorder Center, as well as lessen the training period required to sit for the national BRPT credentialing examination. After completing and successfully passing the BRPT examination, the sleep lab technologist will receive the R.PSGT credentialing (Registered Polysomnography Technologist).
Each semester is dependant on the other in instruction; therefore, the student is required to have taken the preceding semester’s courses in advance of latter courses. For those students entering the program with prior Sleep, Respiratory or Nursing backgrounds, the advisor may allow the transfer of college credit or credit by examination.
For those wishing to pursue an associate degree, this technical certificate may be applied towards the A.A.S. Allied Health Option.
Students desiring entrance into the Sleep Diagnostic Technology program must have the following on file:
- Application to the College
- Application to Allied Health Careers
- VSCC Medical History and Physical Examination Report
- Statement of Health and Hospitalization Insurance Coverage
- High School transcripts or GED scores
- Transcripts from other colleges attended
- Interview or screening documentation
The Application to Allied Health Careers deadline is October 1 for the class beginning in January. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. Any questions about the program or the admissions procedure should be directed to the Program Director.
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