Polysomnography, A.T.C.

The following prerequisite requirements must be met in order to apply to the Polysomnography Program:

1. Be a graduate of an accredited Allied Health or Registered Nursing program or
2. Possess an A.A. degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution AND demonstrate successful completion of BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L.
3. Possess a minimum of 2.5 overall college GPA.

All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by SF College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.

See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 16 Credit Hours

• $1,708.32 Florida Residents
• $6,126.40 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees: $573.47

Additional Expenses

• $200.00 Uniforms/Shoes
• $100.00 Required Textbooks
• $880.00 Health Physical and Immunizations up to
• $25 Flu Vaccination
• $55.00 American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR
• $216.50 Level 2 and Expanded Background Screening; drug testing
• $550.00 Laptop Computer w/Webcam

Program Cost Totals

• $4,308.29 Florida Residents
• $8,726.37 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education.  You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Selection criteria and points system is subject to change.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements and information.

Prerequisite Coursework GPA (Maximum Points = 20)

• 3.75 – 4.00 (20 PTS)
• 3.50 – 3.74 (16 PTS)
• 3.25 – 3.49 (12 PTS)
• 3.00 – 3.24 (8 PTS)
• 2.50 – 2.99 (4 PT)

Credentials: Current license or credential required. (Maximum Points = 8)

• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner; Registered Nurse; Credentials in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular Technology, Dental Hygiene, Nursing Assistant; EMT; Medical Technician; Practical Nurse; Massage Therapist, EKG Technician; Phlebotomy Technician (8 PTS)

Additional Coursework (Maximum Points = 12)

• BSC2085/L and BSC2086/L
  • A = (8 PTS), B+ = (6 PTS), B = (4 PTS), C+ = (3 PTS)
• HSC1000 Introduction to Healthcare
  • 2 PTS for a grade of B or higher
• HSC2531 Medical Terminology
  • 2 PTS for a grade of B or higher

Prior Degree (Maximum Points = 7)

• BA/BS or higher (7 PTS)

Military Service (5 PTS)

Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Minimum one year active duty service required. Part-time Reservist and National Guard service must be documented separately and equal 365 active duty days (i.e., weekend service, annual 2-week assignment and deployment). Service dates may be combined with proper documentation. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct.

1. Pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists RPSGT examination.
2. Function as an entry level technologist following American Academy of Sleep Medicine and OSHA guidelines.
3. Understand and comply with the AAST Scope of Practice for Polysomnographic Technologists.
4. Participate in an industry organization thereby contributing to the growth and development of the profession.

The Polysomnography Program spans three semesters with courses meeting in a variety of formats to include: on-campus, on-line, and virtually.  In addition, students will conduct overnight clinical internships.

The program core courses is a total of 16.0 credit hours.

The Technical courses must be taken as a cohort in the order indicated below. The prerequisite requirements listed in "Requirements for Admission" may be taken in any order based on course offerings.

Term 1 (6 credit hours)

• PSG1800 Polysom Tech Clinic 1 (2 credit hours)
• PSG1000L Polysom Tech Lab 1 (1 credit hours)
• PSG1000 Polysom Technology (3 credit hours)

Term 2 (8 credit hours)

• PSG1001 Polysom Technology 2(3 credit hours)
• PSG1801 Polysom Tech Clinic 2 (5 credit hours) 

Term 3 (2 credit hours)

• PSG1802 Polysom Tech Clinic 3  (2 credit hours)

Health Sciences program applicants should possess sufficient physical motor, intellectual, emotion and social/communication skills to provide for patient care, safety and utilization of equipment. Performance standards for the program are outlined below.

Critical Thinking

Standard: Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment. Possess satisfactory intellectual and emotional functions to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the safe technical performance of medical imaging.
Examples: Handle multiple priorities and apply reasoning and evaluation skills.

Interpersonal
Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
Examples: Display patience, empathy and concern for others. Deal with fear and hostility in a calm manner. Work with others in stressful situations.

Communication
Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in prompt, coherent and concise manner. Must be able to follow spontaneous verbal and/or written instructions. Must understand and speak the language fluently enough to exchange ideas, follow directions and covey detailed instructions to others accurately, loudly and quickly. Able to accurately document pertinent information.
Examples: Communicate needs in a prompt, clear and concise manner. Accurately document pertinent information.

Mobility
Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move independently from room to room and through hallways; maneuver in small places. Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, balance, reach above head, twist at waist. Must be able to sit and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Examples: Respond promptly to the surgeon's/patient's needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30lbs, exert a sustained force of 20lbs, push/pull mobile equipment weighing up to 300lbs; participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient; ensure patient safety. Sufficient stamina to work varied shifts including evenings and nights.

Tactile and Motor Skills
Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform job tasks and respond to patient needs.
Examples: Ability to grasp, hold, grip, seize, turn or otherwise manipulate equipment with hands.

Hearing
Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
Examples: Detect and evaluate the sounds of advanced monitors and alarms; monitor patients and communication verbally with patients and other health care providers.

Visual
Standard: Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in polysomnography.
Examples: Observe and monitor patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate physiologic recording of brain waves and other metabolic graphic quality recordings in full and dimmed light.

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion, national exam pass rates and job placement.

Class of 2022
No class admitted for the 2022 graduating period.

Class of 2021

No class admitted for the 2021 graduating period.

Class of 2020

8 Students admitted
7 Students graduated; 87.5% completion rate
5 Graduates took credentialing exam; 71.4% participation rate
5 Graduates passed credentialing exam; 100% pass rate
5 Graduates employed in the field; 71.4% employment rate

Class of 2019

10 Students admitted
9 Students graduated; 90% completion rate
6 Graduates took credentialing exam; 67% participation rate
5 Graduates passed credentialing exam; 83.3% pass rate
4 Graduates employed in the field; 44.4% employment rate

Class of 2018

7 Students admitted
5 Students graduated; 71% completion rate
5 Graduates took credentialing exam; 100% participation rate
5 Graduates passed credentialing exam; 100% pass rate
6 Graduates employed in the field; 100% employment rate

Class of 2017

12 Students admitted
10 Students graduated; 83% completion rate
10 Graduates took credentialing exam; 100% participation rate
10 Graduates passed credentialing exam; 100% pass rate
7 Graduates employed in the field; 70% employment rate

Class of 2016

11 Students admitted
10 Students graduated; 91% completion rate
8 Graduates took credentialing exam; 80% participation rate
8 Graduates passed credentialing exam; 100% pass rate
6 Graduates employed in the field; 75% employment rate

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

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