10 Days To Career Advancement
The field of sleep studies is growing at an unprecedented rate. Increased awareness of sleep disorders has intensified the demand for sleep testing.
Our ten-day course will immerse you in the most up-to-date instruction and technology.
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Who Should Attend?
The Sleep Studies/Polysomnography course is aimed at respiratory therapists and other health professionals who want to gain the immediate skills to conduct sleep studies and who ultimately want to sit for the national Polysomnography Registry Exam.
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The Sleep Studies/Polysomnography Course is sponsored by the Center for Sleep
Disorders Education. The Center is a collaboration between Upstate Medical University's
College of Health Professions, Department of Respiratory Therapy Education and
VA Medical Center.
About the Program
The course is well balanced between classroom instruction and hands-on lab work and patient interaction. Classes are small, so participants have constant access to faculty.
Course Advantages
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Excellent instruction at an excellent price.
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National job placement available.
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The only sleep studies course to offer four college credits.
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Immediately prepares you to perform sleep studies.
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Provides a foundation for the polysomnography registry exam.
Information, please feel free to call:
Department of Respiratory Therapy Education
SUNY Upstate Medical University
College of Health Professions
315 464-5580.
Course dates are:
2007
2008
- January 21-February 1, 2008
April 7-18, 2008
October 13-24, 2008
2009
- January 19-30, 2009
April 6-17, 2009
REGISTRATION
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(Current courses through July 2007 are full.)
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Course Locations
Classes are held at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, and/or at
the VA Medical Center. Upstate Medical University has the longest established
respiratory care degree program in New York state.
Costs and Credits
The cost of the course is $2,500 and includes all materials and course credits.
Special rate housing is available at nearby hotels. Each successful graduate
of the ten-day course will earn four credits from the State University of
New York.
Hotel and Travel Information
Hotels: Participants in the Sleep Studies Course are given a discount at these establishments:
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Crest Hill Suites
6410 New Venture Gear Drive
East Syracuse, New York 13057
(888) 723-1655 or (315) 432-5595 Ask for Kyle.
Rooms are $79-$89 per night and include:
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Shuttle service
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Complimentary breakfast and evening social hour
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Free local phone calls and high-speed internet access; two phone lines in room
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Fully equipped kitchen in room
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Daily housekeeping and free guest laundry
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Fitness center and courtyard pool
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Sheraton University Hotel
801 University Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 475-3000 Mention that you would like the SUNY discount
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Please ask for the SUNY Sleep discount rate. The hotel includes:
- Walking distance to class (on Syracuse University Campus)
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Restaurant and lounge on premises
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Indoor pool and health club
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Genesee Grande Hotel
1060 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
1-800-365-4663
www.geneseegrande.com
Advantages of staying at the Genesee Grande Hotel
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Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from the airport and to SUNY Upstate Medical University
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Complimentary Parking/Valet Parking Available
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Fitness Center complete with free weights and a 20 piece workout facility
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High Speed and Wireless Internet
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Walking Distance from SUNY Upstate Medical University (4 blocks)
Travel: Syracuse is located at the geographic center of New York State and is an easy drive to major metropolitan areas of the Northeast and Canada. The city is served by all major air, rail, and bus lines. Check with your carrier for daily filghts to and from the Hancock International Airport in Syracuse. The airport is less than 25 minutes from downtown Syracuse. Amtrak and bus stations are about 10 minutes from downtown.
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