Polysomnography Certificate

About this programme

Polysomnography technologists, also known as sleep techs, specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sleep disorders. They perform overnight sleep assessments used to diagnose various sleep disorders. The polysomnographer will attach various electrodes used to record the patient's brain activity and will then monitor the patient throughout the night. They test and calibrate equipment and perform troubleshooting when required. The two videos below will also give you a good idea of what is required of the polysomnographic technologist. TRU is approved as a Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a focused education provider. Upon completion of the four courses, students will be issued a certificate and be eligible to write the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) exam under Pathway 3 eligibility. The CPSGT is an entry-level certification earned by individuals new to the sleep field. It is time-limited; certificate holders must earn the RPSGT credential within three years or lose the CPSGT designation. See brpt.org for certification details. It is very important to determine if the current employment trends in your region meet your personal needs and what your job prospects would be like upon program completion before taking this program, which is why an informational interview with a sleep clinic in your area should be completed before program admission. At this time, travel to Kelowna for two weeks is mandatory for the clinical practicum, though other sites may be c