Course Descriptions

 

ASTEP - American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) A-Step Approved Program ($2695)

This is the APPROVED AASM 80 hour certificate program and is composed of classroom didactic and clinical instruction. This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the Sleep Disorder industry as a Polysomnographic Trainee.

 

RPSGT/CPSGT & SDS PSG Board Prep (2-day) ($425) (Approved for 16 Continuing Ed Credits)

A comprehensive review program designed to offer the participant a thorough understanding of both the BRPT RPSGT / CPSGT & the NBRC SDS PSG examination.

 

Scoring for the Polysomnographer (2-Day) ($495) (Approved for 16.5 Continuing Ed Credits)

The program includes a review and use of the NEW AASM visual rules, arousal rules, cardiac rules, movement rules, and respiratory rules.

 

PAP Basics (1/2 Day) ($75) (Approved for 4 Continuing Ed Credits)

The Positive Airway Pressure Basics consists of three important areas of positive airway pressure (PAP) initiation and management in the sleep laboratory: PAP Interfaces, Titration, and collection of Adherence information.

 

PAP Adherence (1/2 Day) ($75) (Approved for 4 Continuing Ed Credits) 

This interactive workshop contains multi-faceted modules that examine the factors that interfere with the treatment of OSA.

 

RIP and Emerging Technologies (1 Day) ($225) (Continuing Ed Credits Pending)

This program will explain the science of RIP and why the AASM has recommended using RIP to replace Piezo Technology in today's sleep center. Other topics of discussion include the approaching technologies of tomorrow such as the use of Pulse Transit Time (PTT) and Core Body Temperature in sleep diagnostics and therapy.

 

Starting a Sleep Lab (2 Day) ($995) (Continuing Ed Credits Pending)

An interactive program designed to train physicians, managers, or supervisors the basic tenants for starting a successful sleep business. Areas of concentration will be personnel hiring/managing, accreditation, legal issues, resources, marketing and reimbursement.

 

For a "detailed" list of all the current courses and their descriptions please click HERE.

Course Dates & Locations

 

On-Line Education

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November 30 - December 12, 2009   

RPSGT 2010 Exam Dates

March 15-27, 2010 

After the March Exam Window you will begin to schedule classes "at-will" and you will know your pass-completion status before you leave the testing site.