This is an intensive 2 – day comprehensive review of various aspects of sleep technology in anticipation of the registry examination for Polysomnographic Technology. Review of the basic technological principles and practices in sleep technology including but not limited to the anatomy and physiology neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, and muscular systems, amplifiers and instrumentation, International 10 – 20 Electrode Placement System, pharmacology for sleep, EKG abnormalities, various sleep disorders including sleep disordered breathing, movement disorders, parasomnias, insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, etc. Completion of this course does not constitute certification or credentialing in sleep medicine or polysomnographic technology. Upon completion of the course, participants should be acquainted with the general scope of study for the registry examination for Polysomnographic Technologists. Board eligible Polysomnographic Technicians. Program Director reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual applicant. Program Director also reserves the right to deny a certificate of completion to any participant not attending the entire course. Participants should have a working knowledge of sleep related medical terminology, 6 - 18 months experience as a sleep technician. Special request is required for those with less than 6 months experience.
