AmericanSleepAcademy

Cost of this program includes courses and materials. No travel or lodging expenses are included, but you may call the ASBA for assistance with these plans. Breakfast is provided during on-site segments.

Program Summary:
This course is designed for beginners, with limited or no experience in sleep disorders. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the core technical theories and safety standards of a Level 1 Trainee sleep technician, as well as provide the opportunity to receive hands-on experience with a mock patient and laboratory equipment. Upon completing all course requirements and successfully passing a 50 question exit exam, graduates of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy’s Basic Course will receive a certificate of completion and be prepared for entry level tech work at a local sleep disorders center.

In addition, students will have completed 7/14 modules upon completion of this course. These are part of the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist’s board exam eligibility requirements.

Materials and Courses Included:
Online Courses:
• The Role of the Night Technician
• Performing a PSG
• 10/20 System and Montages
• Artifact Recognition and Troubleshooting
• Sleep Onset, Arousals, and Sleep Fragmentation
• Electrode Application Techniques
• Monitoring Airflow and Respiratory Effort
• Performing CPAP Titrations
• Amplifiers and Instrumentation
• Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA
• Infection Control and Patient Safety
• Sleep Definitions and Function
• Sleep Disorders – Overview
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndromes
• Central Sleep Apnea and Hypoventilation
• RLS and PLMD
• Recording Limb Movements

Online Modules:
• Module I – Introductory Topics
• Module II – Patient Interaction and Professional Behavior
• Module III – Patient Assessment
• Module IV – Performing PSG - Theory
• Module V – Performing PSG – Prep and Set-up
• Module VI – Performing PSG
• Module VII – Scoring Sleep Studies

Text Book:
Principles of Polysomnography II
$159.00 value

Pocket Guide:
Sleep Tech Pocket Guide
$40.00 value

DVD:
How to Perform a Sleep Study – Adult Patients $ 35.00 value

Basic Tech Kit:
Glass Head
Gold Cup Electrodes/China Marker/measuring tape/hair clips
Gloves/Sterilizing wipes
Pastes/gels/gauze/cotton swabs
$150.00 value


Method of Completion:
All courses are taught on-demand so the learner may progress through the program at their own pace, and from a preferred location. Students have up to 45 days to complete the on-line courses, mini-exams*, and reading assignments, after which they will be qualified to attend the final two day on-site segment of the program**. If you would prefer to take the entire course on-site, that is also available. ***

The entire ASBA Basic Course can be completed within one week****.

*Students must pass all mini-exams with a 70% or greater in order to complete the individual courses.
**On-site portion must be completed within 75 days after enrollment.
*** On-site Basic Course in its entirety is available in Salt Lake City, UT only, and on scheduled dates.
**** ASBA must receive all mini-exam results prior to on-site check-in.

Courses may be completed on your own schedule within the 45 days after purchase however the program can be completed within one week. For more information on this please contact ASBA or refer to the course syllubus upon purchase.

OnSite Locations:
Locations will be in major metropolitan areas in the states listed below. More details will come soon.




Additional Information:
Online courses are available immidiately upon purchase.

Books will be shipped on the next business day after purchase.

Tech Kit will be provided during onsite segment.

Students taking their practicals in Salt Lake City, UT will receive a $300 refund upon completion of the program.

This is not a program affiliated with the A-STEP Introductory Course.