Sleep is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and poor sleep can be one of life’s greatest hardships. According to Dr. Swapna Bhaskar, writing for the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, up to 30% of Americans suffer from a lack of sleep each year. Dr. Bhaskar explained that people who are unable to get enough sleep often suffer from “depression, impaired work performance, work- related/motor vehicle accidents, and overall poor quality of life.” These are serious problems, but dedicated healthcare professionals can provide numerous treatment options.
If you are suffering from a lack of sleep, you should begin by discussing the problem with your primary care physician. They may suggest treatments through their office. However, if your problem is serious or if your condition does not improve rapidly, they will probably refer you to a specialist.
When you visit a sleep specialist, they may conduct a polysomnographic study, which most people call a sleep study. Specialists can conduct a variety of polysomnographic tests, each customized to the needs of the patient. However, most tests will include using advanced computers and diagnostic sensors to track your breathing, brain activity, and eye movement. Tests are not invasive, and most patients report no discomfort during their tests. After conducting one or more polysomnographic studies, sleep specialists will work with you to develop a detailed treatment plan, which may include physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and medications.
If you think you are suffering from a lack of sleep and may need help from a sleep specialist, please contact your primary healthcare provider today.
If you would like to earn an excellent salary while helping people get the sleep they so desperately need, consider contacting Fayetteville Technical Community College to learn more about their new Polysomnography program.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor, the typical diagnostic medical technician, a field that includes polysomnography specialists, earns $75,380 each year. The federal government estimates that jobs in this field will grow by 10% within the next ten years, which makes it one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields.
Qualified applicants can complete the polysomnography program at Fayetteville Technical Community College in as little as five semesters.
This new program began in January 2024 and has already enrolled two cohorts, one of which will be graduating in summer 2025.
Are you ready to learn more? Please contact an admissions representative at healthproadmissions@faytechcc.edu. We are eager to help you enrich your life and reimagine your future with a career in Polysomnography.
For more Information, please contact Dottie Covey-Elleby, BS, RPSGT, CSE, Department/Program Polysomnography, Health Technologies Center, Room 201-G. Call 910-486-3685 or email
Coveyeld@faytechcc.edu for more information.