Students are introduced to current ambulatory diagnostic tools and techniques used in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing assessment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. This course focuses primarily on patient assessment, current therapeutic techniques, and the technology used in clinical practice outside the hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of the 1st year of TRU's Respiratory Therapy program or completion of a health science program and employment in the field of sleep medicine. Applicants who do not meet the normal required prerequisites may seek acceptance for registration from the Allied Health Department Chairperson
Students are introduced to current ambulatory diagnostic tools and techniques used in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing assessment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. This course focuses primarily on patient assessment, current therapeutic techniques, and the technology used in clinical practice outside the hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of the 1st year of TRU's Respiratory Therapy program or completion of a health science program and employment in the field of sleep medicine. Applicants who do not meet the normal required prerequisites may seek acceptance for registration from the Allied Health Department Chairperson