PSOM 209 - Therapeutic Interventions for Polysomnographic Technology

No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Advanced study in the theory and practice of therapeutic interventions in polysomnography. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the appropriate procedures in response to events and recognition of the complications and contraindications of prescribed therapy. Students will learn to discriminate between the impact of medications used to treat sleep disorders and drugs in use that affect the polysomnogram. The course combines theory with practice in a laboratory setting with emphasis on the selection of supplemental oxygen therapy protocols and equipment by reviewing patient indications and contraindications. In addition, emphasis will also be on application of pediatric specific monitoring and pediatric scoring as well as on quantitative sleepiness assessment technologies. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program. Course/Lab Fee $10