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ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course

The goal of the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course is to provide a solid foundation for which to build competencies in all areas of sleep medicine. Students are not expected to be experts by the end of the last day, instead, they will have the knowledge and rudimentary skills to support their initiation as a Sleep Technologist Trainee.

For Example

It's Day One of a trainee's new job...

...and her mentor says, “Our patient today has a recent history of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and is at the sleep center for Polysomnography to assess efficacy".

The trainee might need a gentle reminder, but she will be competent enough to understand the terminology and comprehend the goal for the patient.

What's the Cost?

Application Fee

Non-Refundable

$100.00

Enrollment Fee

Non-Refundable

$100.00

Tuition

$3,550.00

Total Course Fee

$3,750.00

Did you know?

Tuition is reimbursed for graduates who also complete a Focus Sleep School Apprenticeship!

ASTEP by the Numbers

Online Registration
Module Completion
Virtual Classroom
In-Person Course
Course Completion

Step One

Online Registration

The first, and arguably most important, step is to find a course date that works best for you, and register for the ASTEP program. This gets the ball rolling and grants you access to our online modules.

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Step Two

Module Completion

After getting signed up, you'll gain access to our online learning platform and the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course online modules. You can complete them at your convenience, just make sure they're done before the virtual classroom opens. If you need help, our instructors are available to answer any questions and provide guidance as necessary.
Step Three

Virtual Classroom

After completing the self-paced modules, you'll join the virtual classroom, where you'll connect with other course participants. This week-long session (Monday through Friday) will be conducted online, where we’ll dive deeper into the course materials and start preparing for the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Final Exam.
Step Four

In-Person Course

The week after the virtual classroom, you'll travel to our facility in Germantown, Tennessee for the final learning portion of the program with the rest of your class. Conducted on Wednesday and Thursday, you will have instructor-led classess and hands-on learning exercises to prepare for the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Final Exam.
Step Five

Course Completion

At the end of the in-person sessions, you'll take the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Final Exam and, once passed, complete the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course.

From here, you'll need to complete the AASM Introduction to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules, and depending on your chosen career path, you can either begin one of our paid apprenticeships, or continuing working towards your CPSGT certification. In either case, we'll be with you every step of the way!

Sleep School Resources

Each student will have access to the following items to help ensure their success in the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course.

PowerPoint Presentations
Partner Activities
Group Discussions
Interactive Activities
Didactic Sessions
Textbook
Focus Sleep School Learning Companion
AASM Scoring Manual

Every enrolled student will also have access to the AASM's Inter-Scorer Reliability (ISR) program, providing hands-on practice with sleep staging and event scoring. Additionally, the program director offers open office hours for any questions or clarification on course materials.