Introductory Sleep Technology Class in Sacramento

Sacramento CA

11 November, 2021

Description

The Northern California School of Sleep Medicine will be hosting an introductory course to Sleep Technology this January. Course dates run from January 24th-February 4th and will be held at the California Sleep Solutions lab in downtown Sacramento. NCSSM provides the education necessary for those who are looking to start their careers in sleep medicine, with hands on, didactic training in an established sleep lab. Established in 2017, NCSSM is AASM and BPPE accredited. WHAT DOES A SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST DO? Sleep technologists typically work overnight at the beginning of their career. They assist in the clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, providing care to patients of all ages. These tools include, but are not limited to polysomnographs, positive airway pressure devices, Home Sleep Testing devices, oximeters, nocturnal oxygen and screening devices. Sleep Technologists are essential in improving the quality of life for their patients through better sleep health. This is a growing field of work as people are becoming more and more aware of sleep disordered breathing. STUDENT PREREQUISITES High school diploma or GED TUITION Tuition is $3,500. Before the class, an upfront $250 registration fee is required to reserve placement in the course. Full tuition must be paid two weeks before the first day of the course. Tuition includes the 80-hour Introductory Course, textbook, additional resources, the 80-hour Introductory Course Final Exam fee. FUTURE CAREER PATHS Students have the opportunity apply for an internship with California Sleep Solutions following completion of the A-STEP introductory course. Contact us for enrollment information and questions regarding career paths.