Polysomnography Technology


Welcome

Did you know there are over 80 sleep disorders that impact many persons worldwide? Sleep disorders are diagnosable and treatable. Our Polysomnography Technology (PSGT) Program provides learners with the knowledge, technical skills, and abilities to become a Sleep Tech. As a Sleep Tech you have an important role that will help improve a person’s quality of life. If you like problem-solving and are great with people, join us at Temple College.


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The Polysomnography Technology program at Temple College prepares students for entry-level positions as a polysomnographer, or sleep technologist. Sleep technologists use medical instrumentation to acquire overnight sleep study data. A sleep technologist is a skilled sleep disorders team member that assists a sleep specialist in providing a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The program and faculty facilitate learning opportunities that provide the student with exposure to the knowledge, skills, and technology necessary for a polysomnographer. The curriculum provides courses in succession and build upon each other to provide progression in the development of sleep technology skills. Coursework specific to the Polysomnography program and the general core curriculum, as outlined by the college, comprises the formal education plan for the Associate of Applied Science, Polysomnography Technology degree.

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Department Chair
Jesse Castillo

Jesse Castillo

Polysomnography/Neurodiagnostic
Technology Chair

Phone:254-298-8673

Jesus.Castillo@templecollege.edu 

 

Important Dates


Application and class start dates

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 1, 2025

CLASSES START

Spring 2026

Program Information


The Temple College Polysomnography Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

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Admission Steps

  1. Apply to Temple College
  2. Submit transcripts indicating completion of prerequisite courses
  3. Take and pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or equivalent and TEAS tests
  4. Apply to the Polysomnography program
  5. If selected, submit for drug test, background check, attend orientation, and complete an American Heart Association CPR course (Basic Life Saving for Healthcare Professionals with hands-on skills portion)
  6. Must be 18 years of age by the first day of class
  7. You must complete all prerequisite courses before being seated in the program. It is highly recommended that all co-requisites are completed also.
    • HPRS 1304 Basic Health Profession Skills *
    • BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
    • BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II

* Contact jesus.castillo@templejc.edu if you have a healthcare certificate and are currently working in healthcare to determine if you are eligible to receive credit for this course in the Polysomnography program.

Program Application

In-Person Information Sessions

Session 1

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

Session 2

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

Session 3

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

Session 4

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

Session 5

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

Session 6

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Health Sciences Center RM 1866 - Second Floor Conference Room

  

Virtual Information Session

If you cannot attend one of our in-person sessions, view our Virtual Information Session selecting the button below, and open the fact sheet below to follow along.
Info session and Information Packet
Info Session Info Packet

The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is the credentialing body for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) and is recognized worldwide for the highest sleep credentialing and education standards. To become an RPSGT, the graduate must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or equivalent, adhere to the BRPT Standards of Conduct, and pass the RPSGT credentialing exam. The BRPT offers two credentials for sleep technologists, the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT).

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Hospital systems in this region have expressed the need for more registered sleep technologists (RPSGT)

The average hourly rate is $24.67**

  • Job Growth (2020-2030) - 11% (for all clinical laboratory technologists and technicians) *
  • Median Salary (2020) - $51,876 (for all registered Polysomnographic technologists) **