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The Associate Applied Science (AAS) degree with an area of study in Polysomnography enables midcareer adults to meet their educational and professional needs through credit transfer and course completion.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CAAHEP.
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Thomas Edison State University developed its Polysomnography program with sleep medicine professionals from Capital Health, based in Trenton, N.J. Capital Health’s Center for Sleep Medicine in Hamilton Township, N.J., which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, is the first site where students fulfill the clinical component of the program. The college expects to work with other sleep centers that are accredited to offer additional sites where students can fulfill the clinical component of the program.
Candidates for the AAS in Polysomnography and Undergraduate Certificate in Polysomnography are required to complete two clinical experiences in addition to online courses. Candidates with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist RPSGT are not required to complete clinical courses since they are granted based on RPSGT credentials. The University has partnerships in place with the accredited clinical sites listed below.
Listed Clinical Sites are:
- Central New Jersey- The Center for Sleep Medicine at Capital Health, Hamilton, N.J.
- Northern New Jersey- Comprehensive Sleep Center, Fair Lawn, N.J.
- Missouri- Cass Regional medical Center Sleep Lab, Harrisonville, MO.
- South Carolina- Carolina Lung and Sleep Center, Seneca S.C.
Candidates outside of these listed geographic areas will be required to arrange their accredited PSG clinical experience site near their home. If clinical site cannot be located, learners will not be able to complete the program.
The AAS in Polysomnography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program is also approved by the New Jersey State Board of Polysomnography. Graduates of the program meet the requirements for licensure/certification in the state of New Jersey.
If you are planning your clinical training outside of the State of NJ and are expecting to work there after you complete the program, please check the directory to see if your State requires licensing. Graduates of the program meet the requirements for licensure/certification in the State of New Jersey.
New York State Residents: We currently are not admitting students who are seeking licensure/certification in New York State.
Polysomnography Background Investigation Process
It is required that AAS degree with an area of study in Polysomnography and Undergraduate Certificate in Polysomnography learners who plan to take clinical courses complete a background investigation, health screening with immunization verifications, drug screening, and American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent basic life support (BLS) for health providers instruction. The background investigation is required prior to attending two courses: Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography (PSG-200) and Therapeutic Interventions and Patient Management (PSG-105). If learners have previously gained Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists BRPT credential, the background investigation is not necessary since credits will be awarded for these courses and clinical courses are not required.
AAS Degree, Polysomnography Graduation Data
| Year |
# Graduates |
Started with BRPT |
Passed BRPT After Grad. |
Full Time Employed |
Part Time Employed |
| 2013 |
2 |
2 |
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2 |
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| 2014 |
1 |
|
1 |
1 |
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| 2015 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Certified in Polysomnography Graduation Data
| Year |
# Graduates |
Started with BRPT |
Passed BRPT After Grad. |
Full Time Employed |
Part Time Employed |
| 2013 |
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|
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| 2014 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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| 2015 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
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Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (21 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 credits)
D. Scientific Knowledge (3 credits)
| EAS-101 | General Earth Science | 3 |
| - | OR | |
| CIS-107 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Polysomnography Requirements (33 Credits)
| BIO-211 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO-212 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| PSG-101 | Theoretical Fundamentals of Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG-102 | Instrumentation Theory | 3 |
| PSG-200 | Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography | 6 |
| PSG-105 | Theoretical Interventions and Clinical Patient Management | 3 |
| PSG-103 | Polysomnography Scoring | 3 |
| PSG-104 | Sleep Disorders | 3 |
| APS-100 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PSG-295 | Polysomnography Capstone | 3 |
III. Electives (6 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 60
NOTE:
Students should work closely with their academic advisor before registering for any courses.
PSG-101 Theoretical Fundamentals of Polysomnography
- No prerequisite other than interest in Polysomnography
- Course could be an elective for other allied health programs
PSG-102 PSG Instrumentation Theory
- Required completion or enrolled in PSG-101
PSG-200 Clinical Fundamentals of PSG
- Required completion of PSG-101 or equivalent experience in Polysomnography
- Requires prearrangement of accredited clinical site that has contracted with TESU of clinical phase prior to registering
- Additional laboratory fee charged for this course
- Required completion of background check, CPR training, and physical examination prior to registration paid by learner through University contract vendor, American databank
- Offered in October and January semesters
PSG-103 PSG Scoring
- Required completion of PSG-200 or experience as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist
PSG-104 Sleep Disorders
- No prerequisite other than interest in Polysomnography
- Course could be an elective for other allied health programs
PSG-105 Therapeutic Interventions and Clinical Patient Management
- Required completion of PSG-200
- Additional laboratory fee charged for this course
- Required completion of background check, same as PSG-105
- Offered in October and January semesters
NOTE: Non-Registered Polysomnography Technologist required completing clinical courses of PSG-200: Clinical Fundamentals of PSG and PSG-105: Therapeutic Interventions and Clinical Patient Management MUST arrange for local clinical phase site on enrollment. Clinical sites MUST be accredited and willing to contract with Thomas Edison State University to ensure clinical experiences achieve program requirement as indicated by CAAHEP. Learner will pay an additional laboratory fee for PSG-200: Clinical Fundamentals of PSG and PSG-105: Therapeutic Interventions and Clinical Patient Management.
Background Investigation
Clinical compliance requirements must be met at the start of the clinical courses. Clinical compliance requirements include, but are not limited to, a clear criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunity or immunization for all vaccine-preventable diseases, professional liability insurance, and major medical health insurance coverage. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Clinical compliance documentation is submitted, stored, and updated by our clinical compliance company, CastleBranch.
1. Access the CastleBranch website: http://mycb.castlebranch.com
2. Create an account and purchase the following package code: DN64 : Background Check, Fingerprint, Drug Test, & Compliance Tracker Your package cost should total $182.
3. Follow CastleBranch’s instructions on how to upload, submit, & update documentation for review. Note: Documentation review can take several days. Always make sure to monitor your compliance status, upcoming due dates, and submit documentation as soon as possible.
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If students have any questions please contact the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions at nursing@tesu.edu