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New Sleep Disorder Technology Program Kicks Off May 24

Brian Yalung — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:53:33 +0000

The only certificate program in Arizona is getting underway come this May 24. Called the Polysomnography Technology (PSG), this new program will train pre-qualified students to analyze and monitor patients for disorders.

According to the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists an estimated 50-70 million people in the United States are suffering from a chronic sleep disorder, leaving the job outlook for PSG Technologists excellent. Technologists work in a variety of patient care settings, which include Sleep Disorders Centers, located in hospitals and clinics.

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Sleep Program Certification Coming to Arizona

Brian Yalung — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:41:37 +0000

A certificate program on polysomnography will soon be offered to interesting students as the GateWay Community College unveils an 8 month program which will help students monitor and analyze patients with sleep disorders. The program will accept 20 students per session and is limited to graduates of accredited respiratory care programs.

Graduates can earn $42,509 to $80,300 annually, depending on the certification level and the years of experience. Students in the program will get hands-on training on campus and clinical experiences in local sleep centers.

(Source) Shift Work Disorder