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Respiratory Care

Fundamentals of Polysomnography

BSRC4119
4 hours English

Fundamentals of Polysomnography

Fundamentals of Polysomnography
1 Overview of Fundamental of Polysomnography
2 Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System
3 Normal Sleep
4 Sleep Staging
5 General Sleep Disorders
6 Sleep-related Breathing Disorders
7 Life as a Sleep Technician
8 Diagnostic Equipment
9 Patient Hookup Procedures
10 Viewing a Polysomnogram
11 Artifacts and Troubleshooting
12 Performing an Overnight Sleep Study
13 Abnormal Events During Sleep Study
14 Scoring and Reporting Sleep Study
15 Review
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the normal sleep physiology and the need for sleep.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Quizzes, and Practical Exams
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Understand the human circadian rhythm and biological clock and its relation to human sleep.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Quizzes, and Practical Exams
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Explain the sleep-related breathing disorders.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Quizzes, and Practical Exams
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Describe the scoring and reporting system of diagnostic sleep reports.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Group Discussion
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Quizzes, and Practical Exams
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Illustrate the characteristics of the different electroencephalogram waveforms to determine sleep stages.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Practical laboratory sessions, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities, and Practical Exams
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Demonstrate competence in performing sleep study scoring.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Practical laboratory sessions, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities, and Practical Exams
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Demonstrate competence in detecting different types of artifacts during sleep records

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Practical laboratory sessions, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities, and Practical Exams
2.4 Mapped to: S4

Perform electrode placement and prepare the patient for a sleep study.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Practical laboratory sessions, and Education applications
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Activities, and Practical Exams
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Work effectively with appreciation and respect for diverse perspectives while working with peers in small or large groups.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion, Group work Activities
Assessment Methods Continuous assessment, Activities
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to continuous self-development during educational sessions.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion, Group work Activities
Assessment Methods Continuous assessment, Activities
Assessment
Weight
Education Applications
10%
Midterm examination
30%
Final practical examination
20%
Final examination
40%
Total
100%