Neurophysiology of Electroencephalography/Sleep Disorders

Catalog description

This course explores the neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It examines the neurophysiology of sleep, including the role of the autonomic nervous system, respiratory and cardiovascular effects, regulation of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Emphasis is placed on the maturation of sleep stages from neonates to adults. Designed to support the Polysomnography Certificate Program, this course prepares students to become competent entry-level polysomnographic technologists by developing their cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.