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The BHCLR-School of Sleep Technology may limit interviews to the top academically qualified
applicants.

Entry Requirements
1. Ability to perform Essential Functions of Sleep Technology.
2. Immunization and Tuberculin Testing information can be found in the Applicant and
Admission information section of the Catalog and the General Section of the Student
Handbook.
3. Upon selection, a Criminal Background Check (CBC) will be performed.**
4. Drug-free status as determined by laboratory results prior to entry.

**Failure to disclose all criminal offenses will automatically result in denial from participating in
the program. Failure to disclose offenses is viewed as falsification and as such will result in
dismissal from the program if discovered after admission. The Board of Registered
Polysomnographic Technologists requires disclosure of criminal background and follows similar
policies. Prior criminal offenses will not necessarily result in being ineligible to participate.
Decisions regarding participation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Essential Functions
These non-academic standards established by the school are physical capabilities that must be
demonstrated by the student. Essential functions reflect requirements for the student to engage in
educational and training activities in such a way that shall not endanger other students or the
public, including patients.

1. Sensory The student/practitioner must be able to read charts and
graphs, read information from the paper and electronic
medical record, and interpret graphical representations. He
or she must be able to feel using fingers when applying
electrodes and assessing air leaks around a mask. The
student/practitioner must be able to tolerate the smell of
chemicals used to attach and remove electrodes.

2. Communication/Behavioral The student/practitioner must be able to verbally
communicate effectively in English and adequately
transmit information. He or she must be able to legibly
write and type information, and assess non-verbal
communication. The individual must be able to remain
awake and vigilant throughout an overnight shift.

3. Motor/Movement The student/practitioner must possess all skills necessary to
carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures safely and
accurately. The use of both arms and hands is required to
manipulate instruments, operate equipment, lift and move
objects up to fifty pounds, apply electrodes to the patient,
and assist non-ambulatory patients and patients with
impaired mobility.

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