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Orange Coast College PHOTOGRAPHY - STILL POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Anyone with an interest in photography, whether beginner, advanced amateur or professional, will find a course or program within the photography program that will teach them new skills and/or prepare them for a career in photography. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY The OCC Photography program is intended to prepare students for employment in a number of specialization areas within the field of professional photography. The student, after completing the first year foundation courses, may elect to take advanced courses in art, commercial, advertising illustration, portraiture, architectural, fashion, or documentary photography, color management, digital work flow, and business practices for photographers. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Polysomnographic (PSG) Technology is an allied health specialty for the diag- nosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness. The range of sleep disorders is varied but includes common disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnias and many others. PSG technologists operate a variety of sophisticated electronic monitoring devices which record brain activity (EEG), muscle and eye movement, respiration, blood oxygen and other physiological events. Technologists are also involved in evaluation of various treatment methods. In addition to courses intended to train photographers, the program also includes several black and white and digital classes for professional photog- raphers who wish to learn new skills and/or for those who are interested in careers as photographic digital technicians. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to: PSG technologists are employed in Sleep Disorders Centers which can be located in medical centers, hospitals or clinic/office settings. The PSG program offers instruction which includes lectures, laboratory experience on campus, clinical experience at accredited sleep centers and physician lectures. Demonstrate competence in the technical skills of photography. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate photographic aesthetic strategies. Create photographs that illustrate a critical understanding of visual language. As a CAAHEP-accredited PSG Program, this course of instruction meets the eligibility requirements to take the PSG exam of the Board of Registration in Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and The Medical Board of California Licensure as a “Registered Polysomnographic Technologist”. Required Courses Course Units FIRST SEMESTER Intro to Photography PHOT A120 Imaging with Photoshop 1 PHOT A125 History & Aesthetics of Photo PHOT A130 SECOND SEMESTER History/Apprec Western Art ART A101 OR Contemporary Art History ART A102 OR Photography and Society PHOT A101 OR Photography Since 1945 PHOT A230 Intro to Professional Photo PHOT A180 Any “A100” level photo course 2 unit min OR Video Workshop FILM A110 THIRD SEMESTER Commercial Photo PHOT A188 Art Photography PHOT A283 FOURTH SEMESTER Professional Digital Workflow/Color Enhancmnt PHOT A225 Business Practices for Photographers PHOT A241 Professional Digital Techniques PHOT A280 Select five (5) units from the following: Any “A200” level photo courses Total Units Recommended: Fundamentals of Composition ENGL 3 Program Outcomes 3 The goal of the program is to meet the needs of the local health care com- munity by preparing students for entry level employment as a professional and competent Polysomnographic Technologist. 3 4 2-3 Students are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all program courses and prerequisites. 3 5 4 3 3 3 5 41-42 A100 ASSOCIATE DEGREE Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science general education requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. 144 Graduates from OCC’s Neurodiagnostic Technology or Respiratory Care programs may complete the PSG degree program with one additional year of study. Many courses from these programs are directly related to Polysomnography. Students without these backgrounds can complete the AS degree in Polysomnographic Technology within two years. This program will accept new students to begin in the fall semester of odd years. 3 3 3 3 Program prerequisite: Course Units Health Occupations Anatomy-Physiology ALH BIOL A010 A221 Subtotal: .5 4 4.5