POLYSOMNOGRAPHY       6   

This certificate program covers current theory, procedures, and protocols in sleep study polygraphs and prepares students to operate a variety of sophisticated electronic monitoring devices that record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, blood oxygen, and other physiological events.

Students learn how to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness, such as, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and insomnias. The curriculum includes lecture, discussion, computerized learning, simulated exercises, and hands-on clinical experience. The non-practicum courses, which are a combination of theory and practical application in a simulated setting, allow students to apply knowledge and gain experience with patient interaction and sleep study protocols prior to starting the clinical component. The practicum course entails clinical experience in sleep studies conducted in various sites in the Eastern Ontario Region.

Graduates may find employment as polysomnographers in sleep disorder centres within hospitals, private clinics, and research. After successfully completing the program of study, including the requisite clinical experience, graduates are eligible to write the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists certification examinations.


SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who: . Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. . Like to work 'hands-on' with other people and enjoy educating others. . Possess an applied technical aptitude. . Possess problem solving skills and adaptation to changing situations. . Can be self-directed in a team environment.

Notes: Class schedule To be announced, but are typically 2 evenings and 4 hours on a Saturday. The clinical schedule includes, days, evenings and nights. Classes have a tentative start the second week of September 2009.

For further information, Contact Lori Morley morleyl@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 5086 for an application. Application deadline is June 20, 2009.

PROGRAM OF STUDY:

HLT4800		Polysomnography Instrumentation
HLT4801		Applied Polysomnography
HLT4803		Polysomnography Simulation Laboratory
HLT0111		Workplace Preparation
HLT4804		Polysomnography Clinical Practicum
ESL0041		English as a Second Language for Health Care