Purpose: This program is designed to prepare
individuals, in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret
sleep studies. The sleep technologist provides comprehensive clinical
evaluations and interventions to assist patients in attaining more
healthful sleep. Graduates of this program will be eligible to
take the registry examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists through several pathways. Applicants should discuss the
various pathways with the program head.
Occupational Objectives: Sleep technologists are employed in
sleep disorder centers located in medical centers, hospitals, and
clinic/office settings. Registered sleep technologists are in high
demand across the country.
Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes: This program admits students only in the fall
semester. Students must complete an application by June 1st. The number
of students accepted is based on the number of clinical seats at the
clinical facilities and the number of available instructors. When
students apply, they select their preferred clinical sites. If the number
of applicants for any clinical site is larger than the number of
clinical seats, an applicant lottery will be used to fill available
seats.
Students must test into MTE 3 or a higher recommendation on the
mathematics placement test. Students must also demonstrate college-level proficiency in reading and writing. Proficiency may be
demonstrated by the following:
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Submission of official college transcripts that
record completion of a college-level composition course, or |
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Passing scores on the English placement test for
ENG 111 and the reading placement test. Students with deficiencies
in reading or writing may require developmental studies. |
A
Health Care Provider CPR certification course needs to be completed
before clinical rotations. All students are required to submit a
completed physical on forms provided by the program; this includes proof
of immunizations before beginning clinical courses. Applicants
must be free of any physical or mental condition that may adversely affect their performance. Drug testing and college-approved criminal background checks may be required by clinical
affiliates at the student’s expense.
All
interested potential applicants should review the program information
packet found on the Reynolds.edu website at the following URL:
http://www.jsr.vccs.edu/jsr_hmt/programs.htm.
All courses are offered online
with internships at clinical sites. The recommended course sequence
below assumes
that the student will
start and attend sequentially through two semesters. The program must be
completed in two years. Gainful Employment
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