Registration Process

This program runs continuously throughout the year based on level of interest. To register for this program please contact  [email protected] for more information

Tuition: $3000 CDN + GST

Course Outline

  • 1

    Program Syllabus

    • Program schedule
  • 2

    MONDAY

    • The Role of the Sleep Technologist

    • Sleep Definition and Function

    • Overview of Sleep Disorders

    • Insomnia

    • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

    • Sleep Definition and Function

    • Overview of Sleep Disorders

    • Insomnia Lecture

    • Circadian Sleep Disorders
  • 3

    TUESDAY

    • Narcolepsy

    • Parasomnias

    • RLS and PLM

    • Movement disorders

    • Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders

    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Airway

    • Sleep Related Breathing Disorders

    • Narcolepsy

    • Restless Leg Syndrome and PLMs

    • Other Movement Disorders

    • Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders

    • Sleep Related Breathing Disorders - Dr. Susan Kwan Live Lecture

    • RLS Vs PLMS difference - Supplemental
  • 4

    WEDNESDAY

    • Guideline for Supplemental Oxygen

    • MSLT & MWT

    • Actigraphy

    • Pharmacology and Sleep

    • Pharmacology and Sleep

    • Guideline for Supplemental Oxygen

    • MSLT & MWT

    • Actigraphy

    • Supplemental - Clinical Guidelines for treatment of Circadian disorders
  • 5

    THURSDAY

    • Overview of PAP therapy

    • Performing CPAP Titrations

    • BiPAP and Non-Invasive Ventilation

    • Desensitization

    • Understanding PAP downloads

    • Summarizing PSG report and Hypnogram

    • optimizing PAP therapy

    • Performing CPAP Titrations

    • Overview of PAP Therapy

    • BiPAP and Non Invasive Ventilation

    • How to titrate CPAP and BiPAP - Supplemental Video

    • Desensitization and PAP NAP

    • Understanding PAP downloads

    • Summarizing PSG Report and Hypnogram

    • AAST guideline for PAP titration - Supplemental Reading
  • 6

    FRIDAY

    • HSAT

    • Alternative Treatments for OSA

    • Cardiovascular System

    • Basic Electrocardiography

    • ECG Electrode Placement

    • Cardiac Arrhythmia - Interpretation Criterias

    • HSAT

    • Alternative Treatments for Sleep Apnea

    • Cardiovascular System

    • Basic Electrocardiography

    • ECG Electrode Placement

    • Cardiac Arrhythmias

    • Supplemental Cardiology - Dr. PETR POLASEK Live Lecture

    • AV Blocks - Supplemental Reading

    • AAST identifying Cardiac Arrhythmias - Supplemental Reading
  • 7

    SATURDAY

    • 10-20 System and Electrode Placement

    • 10 -20 Calculation Chart - Supplemental

    • Amplifier and Digital Instrumentation

    • Machine and Physiological Calibrations

    • Monitor Respiratory Effort

    • Monitoring Limb Movements

    • Recording and Monitoring Airflow

    • 10-20 Set up Demonstration - Winfield Ling Live Lecture

    • Machine and Physiological Calibrations

    • Monitor Respiratory Effort

    • Monitoring Limb Movements

    • Recording and Monitoring Airflow

    • What every clinician should know about polysomnography - Supplemental Reading

    • 10-20 System Manual Supplemental

  • 8

    MONDAY

    • Artifact Recognition and Troubleshooting

    • Scoring Sleep Stages and Intro to AASM scoring Guidelines

    • Scoring Respiratory Events

    • Scoring PLMS and Arousal

    • Pediatric Polysomnography

    • Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing

    • Artifact Recognition

    • Scoring Sleep Stages and Intro to AASM scoring

    • Scoring Respiratory Events - Chris Thomas Live Lecture

    • Scoring PLMS and Arousal

    • Pediatric Polysomnography

    • Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
  • 9

    TUESDAY

    • CPSGT vs RPSGT Exam Blueprint

    • In class practice
  • 10

    Scoring Practice

    • Scoring practice 1

    • scoring practice 2

    • scoring practice 3

    • scoring practice 4
  • 11

    Final Exam

    • Final Exam