Course Description
720 HOUR EXTENDED PROGRAM
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ACCELERATED PROGRAMS
2 DAY REVIEW CLASS
Intended for those who need a review class for passing the Boards. Tuition is $600.
3 WEEK PROGRAM
Intended for foreign medical graduates, allied health professionals, Undergraduates majoring in Sciences, and High School graduates who have passed a Science course. Tuition $3500. There is a $75 application fee
Course Objectives
- To understand the fundamental rules of polysomnographic analysis
- To understand normal sleep and sleep disorders from a multi-disciplinary perspective
- To understand polysomnographic interpretation and treatment options
- To understand principles of patient care and safety in the sleep lab
- To learn and demonstrate accepted standards of electrode and sensor placement
Pre-requisites for Accelerated courses:
- English, reading, writing and communication
- Math competence with knowledge of Algebra
- Basic computer skills including keyword entry and word processing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient car, and basic cardiac life support
Topics Covered
- Neuro Anatomy
- Neuro Physiology
- Respiratory Physiology
- Sleep Physiology
- EKG
- Ethics for technicians
- Overview of Normal Sleep
- Overview of Polysomnography
- Sleep Stage Scoring
- Arousal Scoring
- Limb Movement Disorders, Movement and Scoring
- Sleep Diordered Breathing
- CPAP and Bi-Level Titration and Compliance
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Recording ans Scoring of Respiratory Activity
- Narcolepsy
- MSLT/MWT; Technique, indication and interpretation
- Insomnia
- Parasomnia
- Nocturnal Seizures
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Review of Polysomnograms
- Polysomnogram Scoring Competency Test
- The Role of the Polysomnographic Technician
- Hookup Procedures
- Electrode Placement
- Instrumentation
- Technician Documentation
- Artifact Recognition and Correction
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Equipment Cleaning Guidelines
- CPAP-Clinical Interface and Titration
- Technologist Registry Exam Review
Tuition
The tuition for this course is $3,500; excluding the cost of books. Recommended books will be assigned to you during the registration period.
Courses Offered
Regular Program:
This is a six month course designed to give the student ample time to learn and review all topics asociated with polysomnography. Tuition:$12,500.00. There is a non-refundable $75 application fee
Enrollment Requirements
- Full tuition paid at time of registration. No financial aid available at this time.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Picture I.D.
- Social Security Card
- Registration/Application Fee
- Liability Insurance Fee (one time fee)
- Medical Training Certifcation (for Accelerated Program)
Course Instructors
- Sheweguta Mukahanana, Rpsgt. - Lead Instructor
- Rajesh R. Jasani, M.D. - Medical Director
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
