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Edinburgh Adult PSG Course
Adult Polysomnography Course 
Hands-on Skills for Conducting and Interpreting Sleep Studies
This intensive two-day course provides practical, expert-led training in conducting, scoring, and interpreting full polysomnographic (PSG) recordings. Ideal for clinicians and professionals working in sleep medicine.
2026 Course Dates
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6–7 February 2026 — Fully Booked
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12–13 June 2026 — Places Available
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2–3 October 2026 — Places Available
About the Course
Designed for health professionals, this course offers an in-depth, hands-on introduction to adult polysomnography, with some reference to paediatric studies. Participants gain real experience in equipment setup, wiring, troubleshooting, scoring, and interpreting PSG data.
Open to applicants from all countries.
A strong understanding of spoken English is required.
Accredited for 11 CPD points and an excellent preparation step for those planning to sit formal Sleep Medicine examinations.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for professionals involved in sleep assessment, including:
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Physicians
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Medical trainees
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Nurses
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Allied health professionals
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Students
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Researchers
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Anyone with a professional interest in sleep medicine
What You Will Learn
This course will develop your confidence and competence in:
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Understanding polysomnographic signals and recordings
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Setting up full PSG studies
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Scoring sleep stages, arousals, respiratory events, and limb movements
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Interpreting sleep architecture and identifying artefacts
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Applying scoring criteria in accordance with international standards
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Troubleshooting technical issues
Aims & Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate a solid understanding of adult PSG principles
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Perform key practical tasks: wiring, setup, calibration, signal evaluation
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Interpret PSG studies with greater accuracy and confidence
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Identify sleep stages and relevant clinical events
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Use PSG data to support clinical decision-making
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Advance toward further training or sleep certification pathways
Throughout the course, experienced staff provide one-to-one guidance, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
Delegate numbers are limited to 12 to allow for a 3:1 ratio, ensuring personalised teaching and ample time for individual scoring practice.
Course Content
Delivered through lectures, workshops, and small-group exercises.
Topics include:
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Setting up full polysomnography
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Sleep staging
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Limb movements & EEG arousals
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Respiratory events and scoring
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Filters and signal optimisation
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Identifying and handling artefact
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Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
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Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
Registration and further information
If you would like to register for any of the courses or require further information, please get in touch or email Lisa on lisa@sleepconsultancyltd.co.uk
