Sleep Technology, also called Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology, is an allied health specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. PSG techs operate a variety of electronic monitoring devices, record brain (EEG) and cardiac (ECG) activity, breathing, blood oxygen levels, muscle activity, eye movements, and other physiological events during a sleep study. Most Sleep Techs work overnight shifts and are responsible for providing all patient care associated with the outpatient procedure.
Fast Facts
- One-year certificate program
- Classes begin in July
- Next Application Deadline: April 15th
- File Completion Deadline: May 1st
- Approximately 8 students selected each year
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Application/Documentation Requirements
Please note that these are minimum requirements and applicants are ranked according to academic criteria. This program has no college pre-requisites, although successful college experience will be considered when selecting participants.
- Application and file completion process must be completed by the designated deadlines
- Official, sealed transcripts from all high school(s) and post-secondary institutions, if any
- Applicants must have graduated from high school or passed the GED prior to program start date
- ACT composite score of 17 or above is required; 19 preferred
- All applicants must complete 4-5 observation hours. To schedule observation hours, please contact Yolanda Rawls at 501.202.6037 or Yolanda.Rawls@baptist-health.org
- Successful college experience will be considered when selecting participants
- ACT sub-test scores will be considered when selecting participants
- All qualified applicants with a completed file will be interviewed by the selection committee
- Click here for more information on the application process
- Sleep Technology Checklist
Helpful Links
- www.aastweb.org (American Association of Sleep Technologists)
- www.aasmnet.org (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
- www.brpt.org (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists)
- www.caahep.org (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
FAQs
Please download the Allied Health cost plan for estimated costs. Tuition and fees will be broken down into two semesters and we offer a no-interest payment plan. Fees paid to outside vendors (certification board, uniforms, etc.) are provided as well.
The Baptist Health School of Sleep Technology requires an ACT Composite Score of 17 or above for admission. If you do not score a 17 or above, we suggest that you re-test. We recommend developmental courses to improve reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Developmental courses are offered at all community colleges. Many applicants also use a study guide or preparatory course that is specifically designed for the ACT. Generally, students are able to increase their score with each time they take the ACT.
Classroom and clinical instruction will be during the afternoon and evening hours, with overnight clinical experiences during the second semester. An example schedule for the two-semester-long program can be viewed here broken down into 11-week segments. Although specific times may vary , the schedule is expected to remain similar from year to year.
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