RESP-403

Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care

3.00 units
This course discusses the history and overview of sleep medicine and the role of the polysomnography technician. Introduction to the physiology of sleep and indications, contraindications, purposes and hazards of polysomnographic care modalities. Students will gain knowledge related to the normal development of sleep patterns, sleep disorders and how to score sleep disorders and respiratory patterns, as well as treatment, and outcome management of sleep-disorder breathing.
RESP-403 is offered during the Summer 2026 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 0020
Section Number: 70