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Polysomnographic technology: Help for those sleepless nights

Concorde Staff

Concorde Staff

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Updated May 17, 2016. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
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There probably isn't one of us out there who hasn't, at least once or a thousand times, experienced a sleepless night.

Would you like to make a positive impact in the lives of those who suffer nightly from a sleep disorder?

There are so many people worldwide - estimated in the millions - who suffer from sleep disorders that there's a relatively new field dedicated to helping alleviate the conditions: Polysomnographic Technology.

Concorde has a Polysomnographic Technology program that trains students through hands-on, clinical learning experiences to diagnose and treat sleep disorders and improve the quality of life for those in your community.

You'll become the Sherlock Holmes of the sleep-based medical community. Using specialized equipment, Sleep Techs monitor brain waves, eye movement, muscle activity, breathing, and blood oxygen variables during sleep.

And, at Concorde, you can get your diploma and be in your rewarding new career in as few as eight months.

Find out more about how to become a Polysomnographic Technologist, a sleep tech, and Concorde's program in the 30-second video below.

At Concorde, we're committed to training you comprehensively and getting you into your career quickly, so that you're fully prepared on Day 1 of the job. Put simply, we're committed to seeing you succeed.

Upon graduation, you'll be prepared and eligible to sit for the certification exam through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and become certified to work in a variety of settings from hospitals to clinics.

The work setting is highly professional, calm and less stressful than many health professions. Best of all, you'll help provide insight that will lead to solutions to creating a better night's rest for patients and their families.

If you've been searching for the right Polysomnographic Technology program, your search ends at Concorde. What are you waiting for? Opportunity awaits!

Take The Next Step Towards a Brighter Future

Interested in learning more about our Polysomnographic Technology program? We have a Concorde representative ready to talk about what matters most to you. Get answers about start dates, curriculum, financial aid, scholarships and more!

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.