TEXAS SCHOOL OF SLEEP MEDICINE
&
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL CATALOG
5290 MEDICAL DRIVE
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 78229
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Name and Street Address of School 5
Identifying Data 5
History and Accreditation/Approvals 5
Description of Available Space, Facilities, and Equipment 6
School Owner 6
Listing of Key Staff and Faculty 6
Fees, Tuition, and/or Special Charges 7
School Calendar:
Holidays to be observed 8
Enrollment Periods 13
Normal Hours of Operation 13
Admission/Enrollment Policies 13
Admission Process 14
Work Environment 14
Credit for Previous Education or Training 15
Payment and Financing 16
Cancellation and Refund Policy 16
For Programs 16
Active Military Service 17
For Seminars 19
Active Military Service 19
Programs 21
Polysomnography Technician I Course Description 21
Polysomnography Technician I Course Outline 21
Polysomnography Technician I Subject Description 22
Polysomnography Technician I with Clinical Externship
Course and Externship Description 26
Polysomnography Technician I with Clinical Externship Course Outline 27
Polysomnography Technician I with Clinical Externship
Subject Description 28
Polysomnography Technologist I Course Description 32
Polysomnography Technologist I Course Outline 33
Polysomnography Technologist I Subject Description 35
Seminars 44
Polysomnography Record Scoring Seminar Description 44
Polysomnography Record Scoring Seminar Outline 44
Polysomnography Record Scoring Seminar Description 45
EKG for Allied Health Professionals Seminar Description 48
EKG for Allied Health Professionals Seminar Outline 48
EKG for Allied Health Professionals Description 49
Amplifiers, Filters, and Instrumentation for
Polysomnographic Technicians / Technologists Seminar Description 51
Amplifiers, Filters, and Instrumentation for
Polysomnographic Technicians / Technologists Seminar Outline 51
Amplifiers, Filters, and Instrumentation for
Polysomnographic Technicians / Technologists Description 54
Grading and Marking System 54
Requirements for Course Completion 54
School policy on Satisfactory Progress 54
Terms of Probation 54
Incomplete grades, repeats and withdrawals 54
Withdrawal Policy 55
Student Grievances and Complaints 55
School Attendance Policy 56
School Conduct Policy 56
Student Rights 59
Student Responsibilities 59
Director’s Statement 59
TEXAS SCHOOL OF SLEEP MEDICINE & TECHNOLOGY
5290 Medical Drive
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 78229
Catalog Volume Number 06
Date of Publication August 16, 2013
Effective Date September 1, 2013
HISTORY
Although the Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology (TSSMT) was recently established in 2005, it is deeply rooted with a collective clinical experience of over 75 years despite the nascent field of Sleep Medicine.
Founder James M. Andry, M.D., a board certified sleep specialist, has been practicing in the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders for the last 25 years. Through his affiliation with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s (UTHSCSA) Department of Family Medicine and Respiratory Care program of UTHSCSA, Texas State University and St. Philip’s College, Dr. Andry has taught many individuals during elective rotations through the sleep facility. The Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology has come about from these teaching experiences. The Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology has affiliation with the Sleep Therapy & Research Center (STRC), the first American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited sleep center in the San Antonio Area in 2005.
Nagwa N. Lamaie, MD joined Sleep Therapy & Research Center (STRC) and Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology staff in 2010. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine & Sleep Medicine and is Co-Medical Director of Sleep Therapy & Research Center. She is also Medical Director of Pediatric Sleep Services and the STRC Insomnia Program. Dr. Lamaie is involved as a principal investigator for various clinical research studies. Dr. Lamaie is a Clinical Faculty member for the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). She has engaged in teaching students, technicians & technologists, as well as Family Medicine residents about Sleep Medicine and Sleep Related Disorders. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians & American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Eric Powell joined Sleep Therapy & Research Center (STRC) in 2011. Dr Powell earned his PhD. in Experimental Psychology/Neuroscience from Saint Louis University in 2005 and has been a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist since 1997. In his time with STRC he has played a key role in the development of the Behavioral Insomnia Program as well as overseeing operations and serving as an investigator in clinical research. Previously, Dr Powell has served in similar roles at Clayton Sleep Institute in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Powell is also currently an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at St. Mary's University in San Antonio and has had previous faculty appointments at Saint Louis University. He has taught several courses in psychology, including Physiological Psychology, Health Psychology, and the Psychology of Sleep. He has published research projects and authored more than 25 publications on sleep-related topics.
The Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology has been granted Accreditation through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) since 2006.
Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology has been approved by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges.
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE SPACE, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT
Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology is located in the Southwest Texas Medical Center at the corner of Medical Drive and Babcock Road at 5290 Medical Drive, San Antonio Texas 78229. The school classrooms are at the same location, adjacent to the Sleep Therapy & Research Center, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accredited Facility since 2005.
Classrooms are equipped with state of the art audio-visual/computer technology, Internet access and seats up to 35 students comfortably. Students have access to various teaching aids including EEG, mannequins and polysomnography equipment. Restroom facilities for the physically challenged are also available. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is within walking distance and sports a jogging track, picnic areas, as well as outdoor basketball and tennis courts. In addition, numerous restaurants are located in the Medical Center and can be commuted to easily. Downtown San Antonio as well as the famous Riverwalk with distinctive restaurants and shopping is within 5 miles of the school. Via Metropolitan Transit System has a Park & Ride facility with Express Service to downtown with light rail capability.
OWNERSHIP
James M. Andry, MD founded the Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology’s in 2005. He is currently the director and sole owner.
Key Staff
Title Staff / Degree / Title / Specialized Training / Area of InstructionJames M. Andry / MD, RPSGT / Co-Medical Director / Board Certified:
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Critical Care
Sleep Medicine / All Areas
Nagwa N. Lamaie / MD / Co-Medical Director / Board Certified:
Family Medicine
Sleep Medicine / All Areas
Eric Powell / PhD, RPSGT / Program Director / Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist / All Areas
Joyce Compton / RN, BSN / Faculty / Registered Nurse / BLS, EKG
Gene Koonce / RPSGT / Faculty / Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist / All Areas
Irene Grenier / RPSGT / Faculty / Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist / All Areas
James M. Andry / Administrator Physician
FEES, TUITION AND/OR SPECIAL CHARGES
The Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology offers the following courses:
1. Polysomnography Technician I Program - $3600
2. Polysomnography Record Scoring Seminar - $850
3. EKG for Allied Health Professionals Workshop / Seminar - $150
4. Amplifiers, Filters and Instrumentation for Sleep Technicians / Technologists Seminar - $150
5. Polysomnography Technician I with Clinical Externship Program - $9000
6. Polysomnography Technologist I Program - $9000
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Class Schedule
Polysomnography Technician I and Polysomnography Technician I with clinical externship students will attend class Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for approximately 2 weeks. For day students a ten-minute break will be taken every hour at ten-minutes until the hour and lunch will be from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Polysomnography Technologist I students will attend class Monday and Tuesday from 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. and, if the class calendar requires it, Wednesday from 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. The students will attend the clinical portion of program on Tuesday evenings based upon the class calendar. Clinic will start at 6:45 P.M. and end based upon the clinic hours scheduled for that week. For example, if clinic is scheduled for 12 hours the end time will be 7:15 A.M. the next morning. No lunch time will be given during class hours. During clinic hours, 2 (two) 15 – minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break will be taken. Polysomnography Technician I with clinical externship students will then matriculate to the Clinical Externship between 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. where they will be under the supervision of a credentialed polysomnographic technician or technologist during the remaining 400 hours.
Holidays observed.
Texas School of Sleep Medicine & Technology closes for these holidays:
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
SCHOOL CALENDAR
PROGRAMS
Polysomnography Technician I - 80 hour course
2013 Dates OfferedMonday, Jan. 14, 2013 - Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 - Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Mar. 4, 2013 - Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013 - Friday, Apr. 12, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, May. 6, 2013 - Friday, May 17, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
JUNE – NONE
JULY – NONE
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 - Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 - Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 - Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 - Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2013 - Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
2014 Dates Offered
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 - Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 - Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Mar. 3, 2014 - Friday, Mar. 14, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Apr. 7, 2014 - Friday, Apr. 18, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, May. 5, 2014 - Friday, May 16, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
JUNE - NONE
JULY - NONE
Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 - Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 - Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 - Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 - Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2014 - Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Polysomnography Technician I with Clinical Externship – 480 Clock Hours
2013 / Initial80 Hours / Clinical Externship
400 hours
(Scheduled & Coordinated with Student)
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 - Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 - Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Mar. 4, 2013 - Friday, Mar. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013 - Friday, Apr. 12, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, May. 6, 2013 - Friday, May 17, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
JUNE – NONE
JULY – NONE
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 - Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 - Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 - Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 - Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2013 - Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
2014
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 - Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 - Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Mar. 3, 2014 - Friday, Mar. 14, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Apr. 7, 2014 - Friday, Apr. 18, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, May. 5, 2014 - Friday, May 16, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
JUNE - NONE
JULY - NONE
Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 - Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 - Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 - Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 - Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2014 - Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m / 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Polysomnography Technologist I
2013 & 2014At Program Director’s Discretion
SCHOOL CALENDAR
SEMINARS
Polysomnography Record Scoring Seminar
Dates OfferedDate subject to change see website. / Times
2013 / To Be Announced
2014 / To Be Announced
EKG for Allied Health Professionals Seminar
Dates OfferedDate subject to change see website. / Times
2013 / To Be Announced
2014 / To Be Announced
Amplifiers, Filters, Instrumentation for Polysomnographic Technicians / Technologist Seminar
Dates OfferedDate subject to change see website. / Times
2013 / To Be Announced
2014 / To Be Announced
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment may be accomplished at any time prior to selected class start date.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The school and office hours are 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.