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SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE

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 (RSPGT) examination. Students must earn a C or better in all career 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. All admission criteria are available on the NECC website at www.necc.mass.edu.

 

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 www.necc.mass.edu/corisori.

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.
Courses Credits Comments
Requirements:    
BIO101 Human Biology 3  
BIO102 Human Biology Lab 1 Prerequisite, Co-requisite
ENG101 English Composition 1 3  
HES130 Introduction to Patient Care 3  
PSG101 Polysomnography I 3 Prerequisite
PSG102 Polysomnography II 3 Prerequisite
PSG105 Physiology for Sleep Technologists 3 Prerequisite
PSG110 Polysomnography Clinical I 2 Prerequisite
PSG111 Polysomnography Clinical II 3 Prerequisite
PSG122 Sleep Disorders for Pediatrics and Special Populations 2 Prerequisite
PSG120 Respiratory Procedures for Polysomnography 2 Prerequisite





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