Prepare for a new career sooner than you think
Would you like to help people get a better sleep and get the rest they need? Polysomnographic technologist, also known as sleep technologists, help people suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea and other conditions.
Polysomnographic Technologists Help Patients Get to the Bottom of Sleep Problems
- Learn to conduct sleep studies that help diagnose sleep apnea and other disorders.
- Train on real-world equipment in labs; gain real-world clinical experience, too.
- Complete your diploma program in as few as 8-months of study.
San Bernardino Polysomnographic Technologies Diploma Program Overview
Polysomnographic technicians (PSTs, also known as “sleep technicians”) perform diagnostic tests necessary to help understand why patients have trouble sleeping. By recording patient brain and breathing activity, PSTs gather the data that doctors need to treat patients and help them improve their quality of rest.
If you like to work nights and aren’t intimidated by machines, a career as a PST could be perfect for you. At Concorde San Bernardino, you can earn your PST diploma in as few as 8-months.
Take the Next Step Now
Think a career as a polysomnographic technician sounds like a dream come true? Contact Concorde San Bernardino today to find out if our diploma program is right for you!
Curriculum
Polyomnographic Technology Diploma Program Coursework
The PST diploma program teaches you the health science theory behind sleep studies. You’ll practice setting up and carrying out tests in our labs, then complete clinical experiences to apply what you’ve learned in real work settings.
After graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT international credential).
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology for Health Careers
- Polysomnography
- Pattern Recognition
- PSG Clinical Experience
- Capstone-International Board Preparation
205
Lab Hours
Hands-On Learning
Students practice on-campus through labs and simulations with guidance from instructors with real-world experience in the field.
San Bernardino Polysomnographic Technology Diploma Skill Development
Skills areas emphasized in Concorde's polysomnography training diploma program include:
- Electrode placement
- Patient monitoring
- Treatment of sleep disorders
- PAP therapy and Servo ventilation
- Patient care and education
Polysomnographic Technology (Diploma) Program Outcome Data
As reported on 2023 CoA-PSG Annual Report:
Concorde Career College - San Bernardino, CA | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
---|---|---|---|
Retention | 80% | 55.6% | 65.63% |
Placement | 100% | 100% | 71.43% |
Career Outlook
Where can I work*?
Polysomnographic technologists can work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Physicians’ practices
- Private clinics
- Patients’ homes
*Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
Address and Hours
San Bernardino Campus
201 East Airport Drive
San Bernardino, California 92408
FX: (909) 384-1768
Campus Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
- Friday 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday By Appointment
- Sunday Closed
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation
Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.
CAAHEP: Initial Accreditation
The Polysomnographic Technology program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210- 2350; https://www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Polysomnographic Technology (CoA-PSG), 1711 Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560; Phone: 252-626-3238.
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