PSG 211 Fund of Sleep Monitoring Equip

Introduces students to the basic technology used in the monitoring of sleep. Principles of electricity and amplification are introduced. Covers safe patient hook-up and monitoring including effective patient communication skills; hygiene and disease control; calibration and troubleshooting of equipment; data acquisition; and basic scoring.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Required: Obtaining a High School Diploma or GED, securing transportation to/from the clinical site, having a current CPR card, passing a criminal background check, passing a drug screen, and obtaining all required immunizations necessary to work in a medical environment.

Offered

Offered Summer only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Hook up and monitor patients to monitoring equipment using proper techniques. Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment. Retrieve and score data.