Self Study for Sleep Technology

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The ideal candidate will be seeking CPSGT exam eligibility through BRPT’s Pathway #1 for Clinical Experience and/or Pathway #3 for Focused Training or RPSGT exam eligibility through BRPT’s Pathway #1 Clinical Experience and/or Pathway #4 Focused Training. It is recommended, though not required for this course, that the student have a general knowledge of medical terminology, safety, verbal and written communication skills, ethics, patient confidentiality, basic patient care and emergency procedures, basic math skills and calculations, computer skills. This online course of instruction will review content in all the sections required by the BRPT to be considered a STAR-designated Self-Study education program. The entire seminar totals 299 video-lessons that are sub-grouped into 14 distinct sections. The entire seminar totals 25.5 video-contact hours.  By completing this seminar, the student will learn how to use polysomnographic instrumentation, perform polysomnographic procedures, how to interact with sleep patients, perform overnight monitoring as well as how to perform waveform recognition for the scoring and analysis of sleep stages, arousals, limb movements and sleep-related breathing events.  The student will also learn how to recognize the essential features of the most common sleep disorders.  As it is with all of our courses, the “micro-learning” approach makes the average length of each lesson about 5 minutes and 10 seconds with post-lesson quiz questions that are designed to be the key “take-away” concepts of the focused content. The 3 year access plan will give you plenty of time to watch and re-watch the online lessons for content mastery at a competitive price of $440 for the entire course.

Course Information

Introduction: The Sleep Technologist

Sleep Technology
The Sleep Tech
The Sleep Tech Shift
The Sleep Tech Associations
Intro to Circadian Rhythms
Shift Work & Sleep Strategies

Back to: Self Study – STAR Designated Program Mark Complete Previous Lesson Intro to Circadian Rhythms Next Lesson Neurons and Neurotransmitters

Polysomnographic Instrumentation

Neurons and Neurotransmitters
Neuroanatomy of Wakefulness
Electrical Principles
PSG Component – Overview
PSG Component – Electrodes
PSG Component – Amplifier Processing
PSG Component – Amplifier Modification 1
PSG Component – Amplifier Modification 2
PSG Component – Amplifier Sampling
PSG Component – Calibrations
Waveform Appearance
Electrical Safety Review

Sleep-Wake Physiology & Pathophysiology

Basic Sleep-Brain Anatomy
Basic Sleep Physiology
Basic Cardiac Anatomy
Basic Cardiac Pathophysiology
Basic Respiratory Anatomy – Upper Airway
Basic Respiratory Anatomy – Lower Airway
Basic Respiratory – Breathing Mechanics
Basic Respiratory – Physiology
Basic Respiratory – Controls
Basic Respiratory – Pathophysiology
Medications and Sleep – Overview
Medications and Sleep – Hypnotics
Medications and Sleep – Antidepressants
Medications and Sleep – Cardiovascular Drugs
Medications and Sleep – Stimulants
Medications and Sleep – Antihistamines
Medications and Sleep – Anticonvulsants
Medications and Sleep – Opioids
Medications and Sleep – Antipsychotics
Medications and Sleep – Mood Stabilizers
Medications and Sleep – Other Sleep Aids

Sleep Disorder Classifications & Diagnostic Criteria

Insomnia – Chronic
Insomnia – Short Term
Insomnia – Isolated Symptoms
SRBD – Overview of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
SRBD – Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SRBD – Central – Primary Central Sleep Apnea
SRBD – Central – Cheyne-Stokes Breathing
SRBD – Central – Treatment Emergent Central Apnea
SRBD – Sleep Related Hypoventilation
SRBD – Sleep Related Hypoxemia
SRBD – Isolated Symptom – Snoring
SRBD – Isolated Symptom – Catathrenia
Hypersomnia – Overview of Disorders
Hypersomnia – Narcolepsy Type 1
Hypersomnia – Narcolepsy Type 2
Hypersomnia – Kleine-Levin Syndrome
Hypersomnia – Insufficient Sleep Syndrome
Hypersomnia – Isolated Symptom – Long Sleeper
Circadian – Overview of Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian – Delayed Sleep Phase
Circadian – Advanced Sleep Phase
Circadian – Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm
Circadian – Non-24 Hour Rhythm
Circadian – Shift Work Disorder
Circadian – Jet Lag Disorder
Parasomnia – Overview of Disorders
Parasomnia – NREM – Disorder of Arousals
Parasomnia – NREM – Confusional Arousals
Parasomnia – NREM – Sleepwalking
Parasomnia – NREM – Sleep Terrors
Parasomnia – NREM – Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
Parasomnia – REM – Behavior Disorder
Parasomnia – REM – Sleep Paralysis
Parasomnia – REM – Nightmare Disorder
Parasomnia – Other – Exploding Head Syndrome
Parasomnia – Other – Sleep-Related Hallucinations
Parasomnia – Other – Sleep Enuresis
Parasomnia – Other – Sleep Talking
Movement – Overview of Disorders
Movement – Restless Legs Syndrome
Movement – Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Movement – Bruxism
Movement – Rhythmic Movement Disorder
Factors that Influence Sleep – Anatomy
Factors that Influence Sleep – Age & Gender
Factors that Influence Sleep – Clinical Disorders

Polysomnographic Procedures

PSG – Summary
PSG – Scope
PSG – Indications
PSG – Electrode Application
PSG – EEG
PSG – EOG
PSG – EMG Chin
PSG – EMG Limb
PSG – ECG
PSG – Snoring
PSG – Respiratory
PSG – Blood Oxygenation
PSG – Capnography
PSG – Body Position
PSG – Behavioral Observation
PSG – Recording Environment
PSG – Montage and Technical Guidelines
PSG – Instrumentation
PSG – Instrumentation Calibration
PSG – Physiologic Calibration
PSG – Overnight Study Routine
PSG – Artifact Correction
PSG – Documentation – Technical
PSG – Documentation – Clinical
PSG – Standards of Practice
PSG – Patient Safety – Facility
PSG – Patient Safety – Equipment
PSG – Patient Safety – Emergency
PSG – Patient Discharge Guidelines
PSG – Infection Control
MSLT – Summary
MSLT – Indications
MSLT – General Considerations
MSLT – The Protocol
MSLT – Scoring and Ending Each Nap
MSLT – Ending the Test and Interpretations
MWT – Summary
MWT – Indications
MWT – General Considerations
MWT – The Protocol
MWT – Scoring and Ending Each Trial
MWT – Ending the Test and Interpretations
OCST – Summary
OCST – Scope
OCST – Indications
OCST – Instrumentation
OCST – Methodology – Device Pickup

Back to: Self Study – STAR Designated Program Mark Complete Previous Lesson OCST – Instrumentation Back to Course Self Study – STAR Designated Program
 OCST – Documentation
OCST – Methodology – Device Return
OCST – PM Scoring
OCST – Standards of Practice
OCST – Quality Assurance
OCST – Equipment Safety
OCST – Infection Control
Actigraphy – Summary
Actigraphy – Scope
Actigraphy – Indications
Actigraphy – Recording Techniques
Actigraphy – Interpretation
Actigraphy – Documentation

Chart Review & Questionnaires

New Patient Encounter
Chart Review – Physician’s Order
Chart Review – Health and Physical
Chart Review – Sleep Questionnaires

Patient Interaction & Professionalism

Professionalism
Confidentiality
Patient Arrival and Assessment
Patient Facility Orientation
Patient Accommodations
Patient Challenges
Patient Procedure Orientation
Patient Interview – Pre-Sleep
Patient Interview – Post-Sleep

Patient & Equipment Preparation

Before the Patient Arrives
Patient Hookup – Overview
Patient Hookup – 10-20 System
Patient Hookup – EEG Electrodes
Patient Hookup – EOG Electrodes
Patient Hookup – EMG Chin Electrodes
Patient Hookup – ECG Electrodes
Patient Hookup – EMG Leg Electrodes
Patient Hookup – Respiratory Effort Sensors
Patient Hookup – Respiratory Airflow Sensors
Patient Hookup – Snore Sensor
Patient Hookup – Oximeter Probe
Patient Hookup – Position Sensor
Equipment Check and Calibration
Verify Impedance and Signal Quality
Troubleshooting Techniques
Biocals – Overview
Biocals – EEG Channels
Biocals – EOG Channels
Biocals – EMG Chin Channel
Biocals – ECG Channel
Biocals – EMG Leg Channels
Biocals – Respiratory Channels
Biocals – Snore Channel

Patient Monitoring

Patient Monitoring – Overview
Selecting the Recording Montage
Starting the Recording
Documenting During the Recording
Responding to Patient Needs
Maintaining the Recording
Recording Artifact – Overview
Recording Artifact – 50-60 Hz
Recording Artifact – Muscle
Recording Artifact – ECG
Recording Artifact – Slow Frequency
Recording Artifact – Electrode Popping
Recording Artifact – Movement
Recording Artifact – Respiratory Channels
Recording Artifact – Oximetry Channel
Recording Artifact – Miscellaneous
Ending the Recording

Patient Safety & Emergency Situations

Patient and Employee Safety – Overview
Personal Safety and Chemicals
Infection Control – General
Infection Control – Cleaning Equipment
Medical Waste
Proper Lifting Techniques
Emergency Plan
Security Threats
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Patient Emergencies – Cardiac
Patient Emergencies – Seizures
Patient Emergencies – Violent Patients

Therapeutic Interventions

Therapeutic Interventions – Overview
PAP Acclimation – Summary
PAP Acclimation – Scope
PAP Acclimation – Equipment
PAP Acclimation – Techniques
PAP Acclimation – Preparing the Patient
PAP Acclimation – The Interface
PAP Acclimation – The Pressure
PAP Acclimation – Leaks
PAP Acclimation – Intolerance
PAP Acclimation – Education
PAP Acclimation – Compliance
PAP Acclimation – Non-Compliance
PAP Acclimation – Desensitization
PAP Titration – Summary
PAP Titration – Scope
PAP Titration – Indications
PAP Titration – Recording Techniques
PAP Titration – Recording Parameters
PAP Titration – CPAP Protocol
PAP Titration – CPAP Grading
PAP Titration – BPAP Protocol
PAP Titration – BPAP Grading
PAP Titration – Pressure Complaint
PAP Titration – Exploration
PAP Titration – Supplemental Oxygen
PAP Titration – Split Night
PAP Titration – Repeat Titration
PAP Titration – Documentation
PAP Titration – Reporting
PAP Titration – Standards of Practice
PAP Titration – Equipment Safety
PAP Titration – Infection Control
PAP Adherence – Summary
PAP Adherence – Physician Office
PAP Adherence – Diagnostic Study
PAP Adherence – Post-Diagnosis
PAP Adherence – DME Services
PAP Adherence – PAP Acclimation
PAP Adherence – PAP Follow Up
PAP Adherence – Patient Visits

Back to: Self Study – STAR Designated Program Mark Complete Previous Lesson PAP Adherence – PAP Follow Up Back to Course Self Study – STAR Designated Program
PAP Adherence – Long Term Follow Up
PAP Adherence – Compliance Program
Supplemental Oxygen – Summary
Supplemental Oxygen – Basic Purpose
Supplemental Oxygen – Storage and Delivery
Supplemental Oxygen – Precautions
Supplemental Oxygen – Hypoxic Drive
Supplemental Oxygen – Rationale
Supplemental Oxygen – Devices
Supplemental Oxygen – in PSG
Supplemental Oxygen – in PAP
Supplemental Oxygen – Troubleshooting
Supplemental Oxygen – Titration
Treatment – Alternative

Scoring

Intro to Scoring
Waveform Features
Waveforms to Recognize
Stage Wake
Stage NREM 1
Stage NREM 2
Stage NREM 3
Stage REM
Different Staging Rules for Children
Different Staging Rules for Infants
What is an Arousal?
Scoring Respiratory Events – Apneas
Scoring Respiratory Events – Hypopnea
Scoring Respiratory Events – RERA
Scoring Hypoventilation
Scoring Cheyne-Stokes Breathing
Different Respiratory Rules for Children
What is a Significant Limb Movement?
Scoring Periodic Limb Movements
Scoring Other Movements
Scoring Bruxism
Scoring REM Behavior Disorder
Cardiac Events to Recognize

Data Analysis & Reporting

Data Analysis and Reporting – Overview
Data – Technical Summary
Data – Staging Calculations
Data – Arousal Calculations
Data – Cardiac Calculations
Data – Movement Calculations
Data – Respiratory Calculations
Report – Clinical Summary

Data Archiving & Storage

Data Archiving and Storage

What Others Have Said

Onward and Upward
By: Mandisa Harley

I passed my RPSGT!! Thanks for an awesome study guide! Larry, this was absolutely an amazing training!

Thank you!!!
By: haleymullins378@yahoo.com

This has been super helpful to me to be able to learn this for sleep study ! It’s super easy as well!!

Passed my RPSGT exam
By: Henry Owens

Passed my RPSGT exam with minimal studying done after I completed my firstsleepschool program. Felt very prepared.

Self study for sleep tech
By: Sonya Malain

This was a great source of information! I'm blessed to have the opportunity. Thank you for your dedication to our field. You are a valuable mentor to all of us. Many thanks.

Thank You!
By: Sui Cheung Law

Does any other final quiz I need to attend after I complete all training tasks?

Self study for sleep tech!
By: Jeanne E Younang-Ndjila

Great experience. Very well detailed and easy to understand. I was able to complete the entire training in just two days. Thanks much Larry!