| POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY MARKETABLE SKILLS |
| • Implement sleep study and treatment orders from a licensed sleep physician, including
polysomnograms, titrations (positive airway pressure and oral appliances), cognitive
behavioral therapeutic techniques, out-of-center testing, multiple sleep latency tests,
maintenance of wakefulness tests, and double studies (EEG + PSG).
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| • Observe and respond to physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general
physical response during polysomnographic evaluation.
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| • Analyze and critically score sleep study data that may be utilized by a licensed
sleep medicine physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
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| • Track and manage diagnosed patients to monitor patient outcomes and therapy compliance. |
| • Educate patients and their caregivers in an age and learning level-appropriate manner
about the patient’s sleep disorder and course of treatment.
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| • Educate and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals
to facilitate sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment for patients.
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| • Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, managers, patients, physicians,
and other stakeholders.
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