RCP 770 - Sleep Practicum I

1. Complete processes for admission of the patient to the sleep center
2. Evaluate patient learning needs
3. Explain testing procedures and expectations to the patient
4. Modify attachment of monitoring electrodes and sensors based on unique patient variations
5. Evaluate function of monitoring equipment
6. Monitor patient during sleep
7. Select appropriate interface and initiate positive pressure therapy as indicated
8. Titrate positive pressure therapy to achieve therapeutic goal
9. List criteria that permit technologists to terminate studies.
10. Perform post study calibrations of equipment
11. Justify discharge of the patient from sleep laboratory based on adequacy of the results of study