Polysomnographic Instrumentation
Perfect for newcomers to sleep technology or those seeking a review, this course explores the fundamentals of sleep study recording, including amplifier functions, signal conversion, sampling rates, sensitivity, and filters, covering essential topics such as neuroanatomy, electrical principles, and EEG waveform derivation.
Course Overview
Introduction
This is a great course to learn the fundamentals of how sleep studies are recorded and how the amplifier magnifies, modifies and converts analog signals to digital format. It also reviews sampling rates, sensitivity versus gain as well as the use of filters.
What You'll Learn
- About neurons and the neuroanatomy of wakefulness
- About electrical principles that make sleep technology possible and electrical safety
- About components of sleep acquisition systems
- About EEG waveforms and how they are derived from differential application
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for individuals new to the field of sleep technology or those wanting a fundamental review of what to generally expect during a sleep study after the study has started.
Prerequisites
No prior experience in sleep technology is required. However, a basic understanding of what goes on during sleep study might be helpful to grasp concepts more easily.
BRPT-Required Survey
In accordance with the BRPT's requirements for courses eligible for CSTE Credits, a brief survey will be provided upon completion of the course material. Participants will be asked to indicate their level of agreement with each question. We appreciate your participation in helping us not only meet but also exceed the BRPT's standards for our courses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate of completion to showcase your educational learning activity.
Course Outline
Section 1: Polysomnographic Instrumentation
- 1.1 - Neurons and Neurotransmitters
- 1.2 - Neuroanatomy of Wakefulness
- 1.3 - Electrical Principles
- 1.4 - PSG Component – Overview
- 1.5 - PSG Component – Electrodes
- 1.6 - PSG Component – Amplifier Processing
- 1.7 - PSG Component – Amplifier Modification 1
- 1.8 - PSG Component – Amplifier Modification 2
- 1.9 - PSG Component – Amplifier Sampling
- 1.10 - PSG Component – Calibrations
- 1.11 - Waveform Appearance
- 1.12 - Electrical Safety Review
Course Reviews
About the Instructor
Larry Brewer BA, RPSGT, RST
Larry is a Registered Sleep Technologist with over 20 years of experience in the sleep technology field. He focuses on providing a clear understanding of the content through a relational styled teaching approach. He appreciates the value of providing real-life examples to explain even the most complex content.
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