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1)
Why should I consider working in the field
of Sleep Medicine?
The Sleep Medicine technology (polysomnography)
field offers a valuable opportunity for allied
health professionals looking to work in another
medical arena and for those in other professions
who would like a challenging and rewarding
career. Because the field of sleep medicine
technology is relatively new, job opportunities
are plentiful in both clinical and research,
and salaries are relatively higher than in
other comparable associated health fields
2) What other fields do people come
from who work in Sleep Medicine?
Many of the sleep technologists come from
Respiratory Therapy and Electroneurodiagnostics,
but there are also Nurses, Emergency Medical
Technologists and similar allied health professionals
who have chosen to venture into polysomnography.
3) What are the pre-qualifications
required to attend your courses?
There are no pre-qualifications required to
attend the Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
Course; however the Advanced Clinical Polysomnography
course is geared towards individuals who are
already working in the field and preparing
to take the Board examination.
4) Why should I choose The Florida
Sleep School over other schools?
The Florida Sleep School has one of the most
experienced faculties that you will find in
any sleep school in the country. The Director
of Education, Marietta Bibbs, has worked in
the field of sleep technology for more than
30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge
in clinical and research sleep disorders medicine.
5) What other advantage is there in
attending The Florida Sleep School?
Another significant advantage is The Florida
Sleep School is located inside an AASM accredited
sleep disorders center. This provides students
the opportunity to have a hands-on learning
experience in an intensely clinical environment.
6) What is the average class size
at The Florida Sleep School?
All courses at The Florida Sleep School were
developed around a high teacher-to-student
ratio. Classes will be comprised of no more
than 10 students in order to allow for more
hands-on experience and to provide a setting
more conducive to learning.
7) Will your courses help me become
eligible to take the Board examination?
The Fundamentals of Sleep Technology Class
is designed for entry-level technologists
to provide the background information needed
for a successful career in polysomnography.
Students who take this class will not be eligible
to take their exam until they have met other
requirements. Students taking the advanced
course may be eligible to take their examination,
but must also meet the other requirements
outlined by the registry board.
8) Which courses offer Continuing
Education Credits?
We have designed five one-day courses that
offer continuing education credits (6 hours)
through the American Association of Sleep
Technologists. These credits may be used by
Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
who need to meet the recertification requirements
established by the registry board.
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