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University of Western Australia

In this course students are provided with basic skills in sleep technology including equipment calibration, setup of patients for sleep studies, maintenance and signal recognition, scoring normal and abnormal sleep patterns and application of common therapies for obstructive sleep apnea. Online and laboratory-based units are used to synthesize knowledge and ensure translation of this knowledge into practical competencies.
Good knowledge of biology.
Major studies focuses on Minimum length of full-time study to graduate with this qualification.core competencies for a sleep technologist including an understanding of the history of sleep, its fundamental physiology and neurobiology, and the various technologies with which sleep is monitored and interpreted.
To be eligible to this course students must: Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard, Meet the specific prerequisites for the course, Meet University of Western Australi
The Graduate Certificate in Adult Sleep Science is accredited by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Completion of this course meets the requirements of one of the components in establishing eligibility to sit a PRSGT examination.
This course will equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience to undertake a career in sleep science and related areas. This course leads to become a: Laboratory Manager.
$10980, per year.
1 semester