Courses and Requirements
(Offered in Hybrid Format)
The Sleep Technologist Certificate program prepares graduates for a career in sleep medicine. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) examination. Students must earn a C or better in all required courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 28 credits is required for graduation.
Additional Admissions Criteria
Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions criteria for this program. Admission Criteria can be found on Health Required Forms.
Information Session Dates
The dates of Information Sessions can be found on the Health Information Sessions.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
Drug and Alcohol Screening
Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug and alcohol screening analysis.
CPR
Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.
Health
Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.
Student Professional Liability Insurance
Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.
Requirements
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES130 | Introduction to Patient Care | 3 |
| PSG101 | Polysomnography I | 3 |
| PSG102 | Polysomnography II | 3 |
| PSG105 | Physiology for Sleep Technologists | 3 |
| PSG110 | Polysomnography Clinical I | 2 |
| PSG111 | Polysomnography Clinical II | 3 |
| PSG120 | Therapeutic Procedures for Sleep Technologists | 2 |
| PSG122 | Sleep Disorders of Pediatrics and Special Populations | 2 |
Select FOUR CREDITS from the following
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| HES140 | Introduction to the Human Body | 4 |
Program Notes
Students considering a career as a polysomnography technologist, or sleep technologist, must have good interpersonal and communication skills; a caring and compassionate attitude; the ability to organize time and prioritize tasks; and, an active interest in the field of medicine. Sleep technologist, by the nature of the work, often work at night. They must possess good observational skills and the ability to document changes in a person’s sleep patterns.
Advanced standing is granted to credentialed respiratory therapists (CRT or RRT) who apply to this program. Applicants should speak to the program Coordinator for more information about this advanced standing option.
Recommended Course Sequence Sleep Technologist Certificate
Year 1
Fall
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| and | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| OR | |
| HES140 | Introduction to the Human Body | 4 |
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| HES130 | Introduction to Patient Care | 3 |
| PSG101 | Polysomnography I | 3 |
| PSG105 | Physiology for Sleep Technologists | 3 |
| PSG110 | Polysomnography Clinical I | 2 |
Spring
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSG102 | Polysomnography II | 3 |
| PSG111 | Polysomnography Clinical II | 3 |
| PSG120 | Therapeutic Procedures for Sleep Technologists | 2 |
| PSG122 | Sleep Disorders of Pediatrics and Special Populations | 2 |