Polysomnographic Technology
Program Description
Open your eyes to a career with a bright future in the polysomnographic technology field. Our Polysomnographic Technology program will make you an expert at the process of gathering and interpreting data to help with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. In order to be admitted into the program, you must have an associate degree in a health-related program of study or complete the program pre-requisite courses.
Our part-time program consists of 6 credit hours per term and is offered online, with 135 hours of clinical rotations completed at an approved sleep disorders center. You will complete a comprehensive program in patient assessment, equipment calibration, data acquisition, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic modalities and follow-up care. Once you graduate from the program, you will be eligible to take the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist exam offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists in order to earn the RPSGT credential.
Careers
There are more than 7,000 registered polysomnographic technologists worldwide and that number is expected to grow. You have a variety of career options because of the increase in available treatment options, diagnostic tools and areas of research. Career options include:
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You will succeed as a polysomnographic technologist if you are a detail oriented and strong communicator who is comfortable working nights by yourself or with a small group of people.
START HERE: Please follow the steps on the Getting Started Checklist (PDF) to complete the program application process.
Admissions Resources:
- Student Health Statement (PDF)
- Immunization Waiver Form (PDF)
- Professional Awareness (PDF)
- Online Program Application
- CPR Training
State Licensure or Certification Requirements
This program’s curriculum is acceptable in all states. Some states do not require licensing for Sleep Technologists, but may have exemptions for Sleep Technologists to practice under the Respiratory Care act for their state. Those states which do have licensing requirements for Sleep Technologists primarily require the RPSGT credential, or a combination of the RPSGT credential, proof of graduating from a CAAHEP program, and having an Associate’s degree or higher. SCC’s program is a CAAHEP program.
Please see the chart regarding each state’s acceptance of this program’s curriculum and licensure requirements.
2018-2023 Positive Placement Average
| 48 | 43 | 70% | 87% | 92.33% |
| Total Graduates |
Total Positive Placement |
Threshold | Percentage Positive Placement |
3-Year Average |
| Graduation Year | 2023 |
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total Graduates | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 19 |
| # Employed | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| # Continuing Education or Active Military, but NOT Employed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Postitive Placement | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Placement Percentage | 88% | 100% | 88.89% | 75% | 0% | 84.21% |
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.