Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology is an allied health profession that performs sleep studies to assist in treating sleep disorders. PSG technologists record and monitor brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, and blood oxygen levels to diagnose treatment methods best suited for patient care. 

Starting in Fall 2025, LSC-Kingwood will be offering a 4-semester curriculum to earn an AAS in Polysomnography, becoming the third college in Texas to offer such a program. 

Curriculum includes courses in: 

• Basic health profession skills
• Anatomy and physiology
• Sleep disorders
• Sleep medicine
• Polysomnographic technology
• Treatment modalities

Most of the technical course work for the program is completed on-campus and off-site clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are one to two nights per week in hospitals and sleep centers in the greater Houston area. Students will graduate with over 1,000 clinical hours and be eligible to sit for registry board exams immediately after graduation. 

Prerequisites: 

Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher:

• BIOL 2404 - Intro to Anatomy and Physiology
• ENGL 1301 - Composition & Rhetoric 1

and one of the following: 

• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 
• SOCI 1301 - Principles of Sociology 
• SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 

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Types of Sleep Studies

A sleep study is a non-invasive, overnight exam that allows doctors to monitor patients while they sleep to see what's happening in their brain and body. 

Different types of sleep studies are available depending on one's symptoms and the sleep disorders that may be present. 

• Polysomnography
• Multiple Sleep Latency Test
• PAP titration
• Home sleep apnea test

Why is Polysomnography Important?

Sleep is critical for physical and mental health. Sleep disorders can lead to chronic health conditions, reduced quality of life, and increased risks in accidents. 

There are over 85 types of sleep disorders, including but not limited to:

• Parasomnias
  • Sleepwalking, sleep eating, sleep talking
• Sleep disordered breathing
  • Obstructive and central apneas
• REM behavior disorders
  • Acting out our dreams
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Sleep terrors

Role of a Sleep Technologist

As a PSG Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing your patients for sleep studies, monitoring and recording sleep data, analyzing results for physician review, and educating your patients about sleep hygiene and treatment options. 

Valuable skills to have in this profession would be attention to detail, compassionate patient care, technical proficiency with diagnostic equipment, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking. 

Department Contacts

Jordan Rusk
Program Director & Associate Professor of Polysomnography
281.312.8407
Jordan.Rusk@LoneStar.edu

Dr. Ryan Chabarria
Dean of Health Occupations & Biological Sciences
281.312.8433
Ryan.E.Chabarria@LoneStar.edu