Certified Polysomnographic Technologist Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
WORK SETTINGS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Independent sleep lab
Hospital sleep lab
Patient home
Skilled nursing facility
DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Overnight sleep study - Diagnostic
Overnight sleep study - Treatment
Nocturnal Penile Tumescence Monitoring
Newborn Polysomnogram
Seizure study
Split-Night Polysomnogram
Portable sleep study
Wake study
Sleepwalk study
Infant Polysomnogram
Night terror study
PROCEDURES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Patient preparation
Patient positioning
Patient pre-study calibration
ECG Electrode Placement
EEG Electrode Placement
Calibration
Seizure Hook-Up
Application of Thoracic and Abdominal Belts
ECG Rhythm Analysis
EEG Rhythm Analysis
Artifact Recognition
Non-invasive Ventilator Management
ABG Drawing
EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Oximeter
Nasal cannula
Oxygen masks
Humidified oxygen
BiPAP
CPAP
Portable set-ups
Non-invasive mask fitting
Actimeter
Thermistor
Philips Respironics
Nihon Kohden
Somnomedics
ResMed
Grass Technologies
Cadwell
CareFusion BD
Natus
CleveMed
Compumedics
MONITORING/SCORING *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Staging sleep
Periodic Limb Movements (PLM)
Snores
Respiratory Event Related Arousal
Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI)
Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)
Periodic Breathing
Cheyne-Stokes Breathing
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Hypopnea
Sleep Log
Electrode Impedance
Seizure recognition and precaution
Transient Arousal Scoring Rules/Procedures
International 10-20 Systems
MEDICATIONS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Bronchodilators
Respiratory depressants
Benzodiazepines
Beta-blockers
Corticosteroids
Thyroid replacement hormones
Decongestants/Antihistamines/Stimulants
Cholesterol agents
Narcotics
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School-age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *