This program is designed to cover the theory required for EEG Technologists, Nurses and Respiratory Therapists pursuing careers in sleep medicine and polysomnography. The program consists of three theory courses completed by distance, followed by a two-week clinical component (POLY 3041) held in a board-approved sleep facility in British Columbia. Note that program capacity may be limited due to the availability of clinical placements. This newly updated program at TRU is approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a STAR Focused Education provider, which allows program graduates to apply to write the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) exam under Pathway 3 eligibility. The CPSGT is an entry-level certification earned by individuals new to the sleep field. It is time-limited; certificate holders must earn the RPSGT credential within three years or lose the CPSGT designation. Program graduates with nine months’ work experience can write the RPSGT exam under Pathway 4. For specific eligibility criteria to write these certification examinations, please refer directly to the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists' website at http://www.brpt.org.

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