Sunmoon University Launches Korea's First "Sleep Physical Therapy" Course... Pioneering Talent Development in the Sleep Industry

Joint Education with KTC Sleep Industry Promotion Center
Enhancing Field Competitiveness through Practice-Oriented Programs

Professor Jaeho Yoo of Sunmoon University (left) and students visited KTC and took a commemorative photo with Jae-hwan Kim, Director of the KTC Center (right). Photo by Sunmoon University

Sunmoon University announced on October 27 that it has become the first university in South Korea to introduce a course on "Sleep Physical Therapy," and has conducted field practice-oriented education in collaboration with the KTC Sleep Industry Promotion Center (Director Kim Jaehwan).

This initiative is regarded as the first attempt in South Korea to cultivate practical, industry-ready professionals in the rapidly growing sleep industry sector.

During the field class held on October 23, students participated in hands-on programs such as polysomnography, gait analysis, and sleep product testing.

On this day, students expressed high satisfaction as they experienced industry-level training by operating actual equipment, analyzing data, and applying physical therapy techniques.

The launch of this course is a strategic move by Sunmoon University to lead the field of "Sleep Physical Therapy," which is still unfamiliar in Korea but already has established guidelines in advanced countries such as the United States and Brazil. The university is presenting a new treatment paradigm that goes beyond simply treating sleep disorders by integrating physical therapy.

Sunmoon University students are listening to Kim Jaehwan, Director of the KTC Center, explain the principles and characteristics of the motion analyzer. Photo by Sunmoon University

Professor Yoo Jaeho of the Department of Physical Therapy stated, "This joint education program is a practical example of nurturing talent in the sleep industry, which is a key sector in Chungnam and Asan. It will provide students with new growth opportunities and supply the industry with customized professionals who can be deployed immediately."

Meanwhile, Sunmoon University and KTC plan to promote various collaborative projects, including short-term corporate training programs, rehabilitation healthcare forums, and government-industry linked R&D projects.

Students who complete this program are expected to receive certification related to the sleep industry, and at the end of November, a presentation of achievements and an awards ceremony will be held at Asan City Hall and the city council.

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