APS-100 Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology is an introductory course intended to familiarize students with everyday medical terminology used by healthcare and medical professionals. It is structured to provide students with the entry-level knowledge needed to advance into various careers in the medical field. The courses emphasizes word parts, word structure, word analysis, and pronunciation of terms. Terms relating to diseases, disorders, diagnostic, and surgical procedures of the organ systems of the body are covered. Specific medical words and word parts will be reviewed as they pertain to the musculoskeletal, lymphatic/immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, integumentary, endocrine, vision, hearing, and reproductive systems. Students do not require a medical background prior to enrolling.
Study Methods:
- Online Courses (APS-100-OL):
- Jan 2023, Mar 2023, May 2023
- TECEP® Examination (APS-100-TE):
- Dec 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2023, Mar 2023, Apr 2023, May 2023, Jun 2023
Credits: 1
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PSG-101 Theoretical Fundamentals of Polysomnography
This course provides students an overview and history of the field of sleep disorders medicine and the role of the polysomnographic (PSG) technologist. The course covers the fundamental concepts of the PSG discipline: roles, ethics, and professional behavior of the PSG technologist; basic sleep physiology and cardiopulmonary physiology; basic concepts of PSG recording and testing preparation; and basic therapeutic interventions for sleep-related breathing disorders and other sleep disorders.
Study Methods:
- Online Courses (PSG-101-OL):
- Jan 2023, Apr 2023
Credits: 3
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PSG-102 Instrumentation Theory
This course provides an overview of the basic electrical principles involved in polysomnographic (PSG) recording. The course covers, in detail, issues related to patient safety, operation of PSG equipment, recording specifications involved in data acquisition, troubleshooting of recording equipment, and patient documentation.
Study Methods:
- Online Courses (PSG-102-OL):
- Jan 2023, Apr 2023
Credits: 3
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PSG-200 Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography
Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography provides the student with the online component for preparing them for their role as an entry-level polysomnographic (PSG) technologist. The course covers the fundamental concepts of the PSG discipline: roles, ethics, and professional behavior of the PSG technologist; basic sleep physiology and cardiopulmonary physiology; basic concepts of PSG recording and testing preparation; and management of clinical and technical events.
Prerequisites: PSG-101: Theoretical Fundamentals of Polysomnography must be successfully completed before taking this course. Prior to beginning this course, students must pass a drug screen, a criminal background check, and a required health screen.
Study Methods:
- Online Courses (PSG-200-OL):
- Apr 2023
Credits: 6
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PSG-105 Theoretical Interventions and Clinical Patient Management
This course is the second clinical component of the polysomnography program. It is designed to prepare students for an entry-level role as a polysomnographic (PSG) technologist. The course provides training in the fundamental concepts of clinical patient management, including identification of respiratory events and initiation and management of therapeutic interventions for sleep-related breathing disorders, including positive airway pressure (PAP), bilevel pressure therapy, supplemental oxygen, servoventilation, and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). The course focuses on patient treatment and development of the skills required to identify and manage patient safety and medical emergencies in the sleep center, the delivery of patient education, and the management and optimization of therapeutic interventions. Under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist (preceptor), students will participate in polysomnographic recording procedures that include therapeutic intervention procedures. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the necessary skills to implement treatment for sleep-disordered breathing, monitor compliance with PAP therapy, manage patient safety issues and emergency situations, and educate patients and their family members with regards to sleep disorders.
Prerequisite: PSG-200: Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography must be successfully completed before taking this course.
Study Methods:
- Online Courses (PSG-105-OL):
- Apr 2023
Credits: 4
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