Certificate Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Polysomnography is a 17-credit program that provides students with a solid foundation in the field of polysomnography.
The program 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.
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 by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to offer additional sites where students can fulfill the clinical component of the program.
Candidates for the AAS in Polysomnography and 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, NJ
- Northern New Jersey - Comprehensive Sleep Center, Fair Lawn, NJ
- Missouri - Cass Regional Medical Center Sleep Lab, Harrisonville, MO
- South Carolina - Carolina Lung and Sleep Center Seneca, SC
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.
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.
Background Investigation Process:
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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Please contact W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions at nursing@tesu.edu for more information.
Credit Distribution
Required Courses (16 Credits)
| PSG-101 | Theoretical Fundamentals of Polysomnography | 3 |
| PSG-200 | Clinical Fundamentals of Polysomnography | 6 |
| PSG-102 | Instrumentation Theory | 3 |
| PSG-105 | Theoretical Interventions and Clinical Patient Management | 3 |
| APS-100 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
AAS Degree, Polysomnography Graduation Data
| Year |
# Graduates |
Started with BRPT |
Passed BRPT After Grad. |
Full Time Employed |
Part Time Employed |
| 2013 |
2 |
2 |
|
2 |
|
| 2014 |
1 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
| 2015 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Certificate in Polysomnography Graduation Data
| Year |
# Graduates |
Started with BRPT |
Passed BRPT After Grad. |
Full Time Employed |
Part Time Employed |
| 2013 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| 2014 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
| 2015 |
1 |
|
1 |
1 |
|