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Polysomnographic Technology Program

San Bernardino, CA | Portland, OR | Memphis, TN | Grand Prairie, TX

PREPARE FOR A NEW CAREER SOONER THAN YOU THINK

Would you like to help people get a better sleep and get the rest they need? Polysomnographic technologist, also known as sleep technologists, help people suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea and other conditions. 


Polysomnographic Technologist Career Overview

In Polysomnographic Technology, the technologist performs and studies overnight, daytime, or home sleep studies (called polysomnograms) on patients with suspected sleeping disorders. Working under the supervision of a Certified Sleep Technologist or Medical Director, the Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive evaluations of sleep disorders and suggests treatment plans for patients. This program is designed to prepare students for the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) exam offered through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).


Polysomnographic Technology Diploma Program Overview

With hands-on training the accredited Polysomnographic Technology (PSG) diploma program helps prepare graduates using clinical learning experiences set to teach electrode placement, patient monitoring skills, treatment of sleep disorders, PAP therapy and Servo ventilation and more. The PSG program is offered at our San Bernardino, Portland, and Grand Prairie campuses.


Now Enrolling for Polysomnographic Technology Diploma Program

Have you been searching for Polysomnographic Technology programs near you? Your search ends at Concorde, where you can train to have a positive impact on those who suffer from sleep disorders through studying, recording, and treating these disorders with the latest methods and technologies. Find out about our requirements and opportunities for becoming a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist by reaching out to us today.

8

Months

29.5

Credit Hours

205

Lab Hours

216

Clinical Hours

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Tennessee
Oregon

Curriculum

Polysomnographic Technology Diploma Program Coursework

The PST diploma program teaches you the health science theory behind sleep studies. You’ll practice setting up and carrying out tests in our labs, then complete clinical experiences to apply what you’ve learned in real work settings.

After graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT international credential).

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pharmacology for Health Careers
  • Polysomnography
  • Pattern Recognition
  • PSG Clinical Experience
  • Capstone-International Board Preparation

Polysomnographic Technology Program Skill Development

Skills areas emphasized in Concorde's polysomnography training program include:

  • Electrode placement
  • Patient monitoring
  • Treatment of sleep disorders
  • PAP therapy and Servo ventilation
  • Patient care and education

Polysomnographic Technology (Diploma) Program Outcome Data

As reported on 2023 CoA-PSG Annual Report:

Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie, TX202020212022
Retention71.93%67.39%60%
Placement73.17%96.3%76.47%
Concorde Career College - Memphis, TN202020212022
Retention85.71%100%73.68%
Placement86.96%65.22%75%
Concorde Career College - Portland, OR202020212022
Retention75%100%76.19%
Placement73.33%50%47.06%
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino, CA202020212022
Retention80.0%55.6%65.63%
Placement100%100%71.43%

Career Outlook

Where can a Polysomnographic Technologists Work?

Polysomnographic technologists can work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ practices
  • Private clinics
  • Patients’ homes

Note: Concorde does not guarantee employment or subsequent salary.

Financial Aid

As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.

Accreditation

Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.

Portland, OR San Bernardino, CA

The Polysomnographic Technology program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210- 2350; https://www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Polysomnographic Technology (CoA-PSG), 1711 Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560; Phone: 252-626-3238; https://www.coapsg.org.

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Grand Prairie, TX Memphis, TN

The Polysomnographic Technology program has been awarded continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210- 2350; https://www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Polysomnographic Technology (CoA-PSG), 1711 Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560; Phone: 252-626-3238.

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FAQ

Polysomnographic Technology Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers.

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The Polysomnographic Technology program can be completed in as few as eight months. Please check with an admissions adviser for program length information.

Call us to find out when the Polysomnographic Technology program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

Become a Polysomnographic Technologist, or sleep technologist, to perform studies on patients with sleep disorders. If you're interested in sleep medicine, a strong work ethic, enjoy direct patient care, have an ability to adapt to a variety of working hours, and love learning new and exciting procedures, you may enjoy a career as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

The Polysomnographic Technology program can be completed in as few as eight months, but this varies by location. Please check with an admissions adviser for program length information.

Contact us to find out when the Polysomnographic Technology Program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.