RESC 4846 - Sleep Diagnostics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43267,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Brendan Hardie
Email: bmhardie@ysu.edu
Course Description
4846. Sleep Diagnostics 1. This course will explore Scientific theory and clinical techniques needed to perform polysomnography. The course is asynchronous web based. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Polysomnography: A Training Guide and Reference for Sleep Technicians | Williams Spriggs | 978-1284172218 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus Review Chapter 4 - Life as a Sleep Technologist |
Course Introduction Purpose and Benefit of Sleep Evaluation Historical Aspects of Polysomnography Standardization of Polysomnography Testing |
Read required material (Chapter 4) Complete Module 1 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST Complete Module 1 Assignment - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 - Overview of Normal Sleep Chapter 2 - Sleep Disorders Chapter 3 - Patient Flow Process |
Patient Flow Process International 10-20 System of Measurements Neuroscience and Different Stages of Sleep |
Read required material (Chapters 1, 2, and 3) Complete Module 2 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST Complete Module 2 Exam - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 9/7 | Chapter 5 - Diagnostic Equipment / Patient Screening Chapter 6 - Patient Hookup Procedures Chapter 7 - Viewing a Polysomnogram |
Polysomnography Equipment Application of Polysomnography Testing Review of Standardization of Polysomnography Protocols |
Read required material (Chapters 5, 6, and 7) Obtain sleep equipment (optional) Complete Module 3 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST Complete Module 3 Assignment - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 9/14 | Revisit Chapter 6 - Patient Hookup Procedures | Patient Set Up Process during Polysomnography Testing | Read required material (Chapter 6) Complete Module 4 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 9/21 | Chapter 9 - Performing an Overnight Sleep Study Chapter 10 - Performing a CPAP Titration |
Sleep Characteristics and Patterns Review of Procedural Steps of Polysomnography Testing |
Read required material (Chapters 9 and 10) Complete Module 5 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST Complete Module 5 Exam - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 9/28 | Chapter 11 - Performing Other Types of Sleep Studies | Polysomnography Alternatives Treatment Considerations for Sleep Apnea |
Read required material (Chapter 11) Complete Module 6 Discussion - due Saturday 11:59 PM EST |
| 10/5 | Course Review | Course Review Comorbid Conditions and Relationship with Sleep Disorders |
Complete Module 7 Discussion - due Friday 11:59 PM EST Complete Final Exam - due Friday 11:59 PM EST |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.