Polysomnography (Sleep Medicine) Program
The Central Piedmont polysomnography program prepares you to work with physicians to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders.
What You Will Learn
In this program, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform sleep studies, including recording and interpreting events observed during sleep. Treatment of sleep related disorders and patient education focused on healthy sleep habits will also be discussed.
Graduates may be eligible to apply to take the examination offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Employment opportunities may be found in hospitals and freestanding sleep centers.
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Why Choose Central Piedmont
Our polysomnography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education. Learn more about our polysomnography accreditation and program outcomes.
Real World Education
At Central Piedmont, your education goes beyond what you learn in class. We offer numerous opportunities for you to enhance your learning — and to make friends, network, and pursue your passions — through clubs and organizations, sports, events and activities, leadership opportunities, job experience, volunteer experiences, visual and performing arts, and even international experiences.
Polysomnographer Jobs and Average Salary
Visit Central Piedmont’s Career Coach or the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for detailed polysomnography career opportunities, salary information, and job openings.
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Program Options
Earn an Associate in Applied Science in polysomnography. The college catalog lists the polysomnography program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements currently available at Central Piedmont.
If you would like information on opportunities to transfer associate degree credit to a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Resource Center.
Visiting Students
If you wish to transfer polysomnography course credit back to your home institution, explore how to enroll at Central Piedmont as a visiting student.
Continuing Education
Central Piedmont's continuing education provides non-degree courses and programs, including job skills, industry-focused career training, certificates, certifications, professional licensure, and personal enrichment. Day, evening, weekend, and online opportunities are available.
College and Career Readiness
If you are looking for programs to gain the knowledge or skills necessary to finish a high school degree or to get a job, visit Central Piedmont's College and Career Readiness.
College Credit for High School Students
Visit Career and College Promise to learn about opportunities for high school students to earn college credit at Central Piedmont.
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Polysomnography Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence
The polysomnography program requires the completion of 69 credit hours in a five-semester (general education courses as well as program-specific courses) full-time student program.
For detailed information on polysomnography program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements, visit the Central Piedmont Community College catalog.
Contact your advisor for help planning your courses.
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Locations and Course Delivery Methods
Classes for the polysomnography program are delivered in several ways:
- In-person classes, clinicals, and labs are held on the Central Campus.
- combined (classroom/lab/clinical and online)
- online
Courses available and their schedules can change each semester. Check the polysomnography program options, courses, eligibility, and requirements each semester.
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Costs and Aid
Central Piedmont provides real-world, affordable, hands-on education and career training. Learn how much it costs to attend Central Piedmont. Financial aid and scholarships are available.
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Admitted Students: Find Your Advisor
Students at Central Piedmont have an advisor for each program of study offered. Find your advisor based on your last name:
- Justin Payseur: last names A-Z