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.

What You Will Learn in our Sleep Technician Program

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.

 
For Currently Enrolled Students

Autumn Reynolds Lakeland has been a very enriching and welcoming experience, making way for a great transition from high school to college. My experience here has been incredible so far. The extra clubs and events Lakeland has to offer gives you the chance to experience a college life on a fabulous budget. My biggest piece of advice is to take advantage of everything on campus: the events, the gym, the clubs, the food bank. Go ahead and get out of your comfort zone to try them out. Autumn Reynolds Associate of Arts

Mili Jariwala My favorite thing about Lakeland is the perfect balance it offers between academic support and personal well-being. The quiet study areas are great for focused learning, and the gym helps me feel stay fit and energized. The supportive professors and mentors are always there to guide me. Plus, the wide variety of courses offered makes it great place to grown both academically and personally. Mili Jariwala Medical Assisting and Associate of Science

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