An American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Accredited ASTEP Introductory Course Provider
LOCATION
2023 & 2024 DATES
Classroom – 220 Hamburg Tumpike, Suite 19, Paterson, NJ 07470 973-977-2250
COURSE DESCRIPTION
As an American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accredited ASTEP Introductory Course Provider, this technical certificate program is an 80-hour program and is composed of didactic and clinical instruction. It is designed to prepare the student for an entry level Polysomnographic Trainee position in a Sleep Disorders Center. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate and interact effectively with sleep disorder patients. Students are trained in the physical and physiological aspects of sleep disorders, familiarity with the different sleep disorders, application of monitoring electrodes utilizing the 10-20 International System as well as other ancillary monitoring equipment, calibrate monitoring equipment, and utilize proper montage and protocol used during polysomnographic studies. Additionally, Home Sleep Apnea Testing(HSAT) training will be given.
The graduates are required to be able to prepare the patient for testing and successfully perform polysomnographic studies, familiarity with EKG and EEG abnormalities and the use of proper documentation and note taking, They will knowledgeable of the principles required for them to be able to administer CPAP, BiPAP, Auto-set PAP and oxygen (O2) therapy.
There will be some exposure to the scoring of sleep records, but ability to achieve this expertise is outside the scope of this curriculum. Future experience in the field and additional courses should be taken to achieve this goal
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone with interest in the sleep field and becoming a Polysomnographic Technician / Technologist, existing Polysomnographic Technicians who desire more formal training in the field, Respiratory Therapists, EEG technicians and nurses who desire additional skills in one of the more interesting fields of medicine. Class limited to first 4 applicants who register. 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. Completion of this course does not designate “automatic” ability to sit for the Board Registry for Polysomnographic Technologists, Certificate examination for Polsomnographic Technician (CPSGT) or for the American Board of Sleep Medicine Sleep Technologists Registry (RST) Examination (see www.brpt.org) and / or www.absm.org) for details.
PREREQUISITIES
High School diploma or GED, 17 years or older. – A copy of your diploma is required with application.
All participants are required to pass a basic skill test in math and reading before acceptance into the program
TUITION
The tuition includes all lectures, practical exercises, course materials, and laboratory fees. Fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card and should be received prior to course date. Tuition includes a $2500 course fee and a $500 non-refundable administrative fee
An American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Accredited ASTEP Introductory Course Provider
TOPICS
Foundation Knowledge
Clinical
Practical Exercise
FACULTY / INSTRUCTOR
Deelip Chatterjee, MD
Clinical / Program Director
Teresa Williams
Program / Technical Director
SCHEDULE FOR TRAVEL
Class begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
DISCLOUSRE POLICY
All faculty members participating in education programs sponsored by Med solutions LLC of Sleep Medicine & Technology are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Deelip Chatterjee, MD
Medsolutions LLC School of Sleep Medicine & Technology
CONTACT INFORMATION
Medsolutions LLC
Classroom:
220 Hamburg Tumpike,
Suite 19, Paterson, NJ 07470 973 977 2250
Phone: +1 973 977 2250
Fax: 973-977-2398
Email: sleeplabdc@gmail.com /
gpssleepschool@gmail.com
Web Site: https://sleep.24techsoft.com/
AN AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE
ACCREDITED A-STEP INTRODUCTORY COURSE PROVIDER
All Participants Must Register Online at: MEDSOLUTIONS LLC
Please complete all information on registration form. (PLEASE PRINT / TYPE)