Polysomnography Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Polysomnography technologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sleep disorders. They perform overnight sleep assessments used to diagnose various sleep disorders.

With the exception of the clinical component, this program is available to you no matter where you live. You can complete the program's theory components part-time and online while continuing to meet your professional and personal obligations.

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Start date

Online

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About this course

Graduates are 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, meaning that certificate holders must earn the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within three years or lose the CPSGT designation.

Program graduates with nine months' work experience may write the RPSGT exam under Pathway 4 eligibility.

Open admission
A diploma in a health profession or an equivalent is strongly recommended
Consent to a Criminal Record Check

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Subjects

  • Polysomnography
  • Polysomnographic Technologists
  • BRPT
  • Sleep
  • Polysomnography Instrumentatio

Course programme

Calendar description

The Polysomnography Certificate program is approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a STAR-designated focused education provider. This allows graduates to write the CPSGT exam under Pathway 3 eligibility.

The program consists of three theory courses completed by distance, followed by a two-week clinical component (POLY 3041) held in a BRPT- approved sleep facility in BC.

Program capacity may be limited, due to the availability of clinical placements.

Certificate requirements (12 credits)
  • POLY 3011, Sleep and Sleep Disorders (3)
  • POLY 3021, Polysomnography Instrumentation (3)
  • POLY 3031, Principles of Polysomnography (3)
  • POLY 3041, Polysomnography Program Clinical Component

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