PSG 103 - Polysomnography Scoring

Institution:

Thomas Edison State University

Subject:

Polysomnography

Description:

This course provides a solid foundation in the principles, techniques, and concepts related to polysomnographic scoring. The course covers the fundamental concepts of sleep staging; arousal recognition and scoring, and event scoring for respiratory, limb, and cardiac events. The course outlines the standard scoring practices currently in use. Clinical judgment is always necessary, both when scoring and interpreting polysomnograms. Therefore, students are encouraged to stay abreast of changes in the field, including updated practice parameters and newly published standards and guidelines. The quality of the interpretation of the polysomnogram students record has much to do with their ability to understand and accurately score the recording.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tesu.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 984-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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