Launch Your Career in Sleep Health with Lakeland's Polysomnography/Sleep Technician Program
If you have a passion for health and helping others, and are also a night owl, we know the perfect career for you!
Polysomnographers, also known as sleep technicians, study the science of sleep and apply it in clinical environments to help those suffering from sleep-related issues.
Lakeland's polysomnography program prepares students to complete the national exam to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) and go on to work in hospitals or private sleep labs.
Our program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a sleep technologist. You'll gain a strong foundation in sleep science and bioelectrical studies like EKG, EEG, and EMG. The program delves into:
- Monitoring respiratory functions
- Observing cardiopulmonary physiology
- Conducting PAP titrations for sleep apnea treatment
- Performing diagnostic sleep studies to assist physicians in diagnosing sleep disorders and related health conditions
Lakeland's polysomnography certificate program is focused and designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in sleep health. This 32-credit program spans three semesters:
- Fall semester is dedicated to coursework
- Spring and summer terms are focused on hands-on clinical experience.
