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Mastery 101

A Comprehensive Course for Healthcare Providers to Enhance Your Patients' and Your Own Sleep

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Sleep Mastery 101

A Comprehensive Course for Healthcare Providers to Enhance Your Patients' and Your Own Sleep

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Course Outline
Module 1
Physiology of Sleep and Consequences of Sleep Deprivation
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Explore the fundamental mechanisms of sleep, including its stages and cycles.
Understand the physiological processes that occur during sleep, such as brain activity and hormonal changes.
Learn about the consequences of sleep deprivation on physical and mental health.
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Study the impact of inadequate sleep on cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being.
Gain insights into strategies for diagnosing and managing sleep-related physiological issues.
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Module 2
Sleep-Related
Breathing
Disorders
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Focus on sleep disorders related to breathing, such as sleep apnea.
Explore the causes, symptoms, and consequences of sleep-related breathing disorders.
Learn about different types of sleep apnea, including obstructive and central sleep apnea.
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Understand diagnostic methods, including polysomnography, used to assess these disorders.
Study treatment options and interventions for individuals with sleep-related breathing issues.

Module 3

Other Sleep Disorders

Hypersomnia, movement disorders, parasomnias, REM behavior disorder

Background
Learn which studies are appropriate for various types of sleep problems
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Understand how movement disorders of sleep occur and how to treat them
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What information is gained from each of these studies

Module 4

Circadian Rhythm Disorders And Insomnia

  • Explore the disruptions in the body's natural circadian rhythms and their impact on sleep. 

  • Learn about various circadian rhythm disorders such as delayed sleep phase syndrome and shift work disorder.

  • Understand the causes, symptoms, and consequences of insomnia.

  • Study strategies for assessing and diagnosing circadian rhythm disorders and insomnia.

  • Gain insights into treatment approaches and interventions to help individuals with these sleep disturbances.

Module 5

Sleep in Medical Disorders

Explore how medical conditions affect sleep patterns.

Understand the impact of chronic pain, cardiovascular issues, and neurological diseases on sleep.

Module 5

Sleep in

Medical Disorders

Learn to manage complex cases involving medical disorders and sleep disturbances.

Gain insights into strategies for improving sleep in patients with underlying medical conditions.

Module 6

Evaluation of

Sleep Disorders

  • Focus on the assessment and diagnosis of sleep disorders.
  • Study techniques and tools for evaluating sleep problems in clinical settings.
  • Understand the use of questionnaires and clinical interviews in identifying various sleep disorders.
  • Develop practical skills for gathering patient histories and assessing sleep patterns.

Module 7

 

Pharmacology

of Sleep

  • Explore the pharmacological aspects of sleep medicine.
  • Study medications and substances used to manage sleep disorders.
  • Understand how these drugs work and their potential side effects.
  • Learn principles for selecting medications based on specific sleep disorder diagnoses.
  • Gain knowledge about monitoring patient responses to pharmacological interventions and adjusting treatment plans as needed.

Who Will Benefit From This Course?

General Practitioners

This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to diagnose and manage sleep disorders effectively. You'll also gain insights on how to improve your own sleep, enhancing your performance and patient care.

Nurses

With the skills acquired from this course, you can provide more informed care for patients with sleep issues. You'll also learn strategies to better manage shift work sleep disorder, a common issue among nursing professionals.

Pediatricians

Mastering sleep techniques not only benefits pediatric patients but also assists in advising parents on managing their children's sleep problems.

Sleep Specialists

As a sleep specialist, you're already aware of the importance of good sleep for overall health. The "Sleep Mastery 101" course will provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the latest research and advancements in sleep medicine. This course will help you stay at the forefront of your field, ensuring that you can provide the best possible care to your patients.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

A significant part of your role involves patient care and education. "Sleep Mastery 101" is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge about sleep disorders and their management. You'll gain insights into key aspects such as optimizing sleep, managing common sleep disorders, and using therapies like light therapy and melatonin. Additionally, you'll learn about dealing with sleep difficulties in children - a topic that often comes up in patient discussions. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be better prepared to educate patients, guide them towards healthier sleep habits, and improve their overall quality of life.

Psychiatrists and Psychologists

Understanding sleep and its disorders will help in treating patients with mental health issues as sleep problems are often associated with psychiatric conditions. The course will also teach self-care methods to ensure your well-being.

Physiotherapists

Knowledge about sleep hygiene and disorders can complement physiotherapy treatments, especially for patients with chronic pain and other conditions affecting sleep.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Understanding the connection between diet, sleep, and overall health can enrich your practice, enabling you to provide comprehensive advice to your clients.

Health Coaches and Fitness Trainers

This course will allow you to incorporate sleep optimization into your clients' wellness plans, thus offering a more holistic approach to health and fitness.

Medical Students:

"Sleep Mastery 101" provides an excellent foundation for those pursuing a career in healthcare. It offers valuable insights into one of the most crucial yet often neglected aspects of human health - sleep.

Specialists in Pediatrics, Surgery, Anesthesiology and OBGYN:

Can greatly benefit from the "Sleep Mastery 101" course.

Endocrinology and Sleep

The course will explore how sleep impacts endocrinology. Specialists will understand the strong effects of sleep on hormone levels, including growth hormone. They'll also learn about the links between sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and conditions like type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as the role of sleep in glucose metabolism and obesity risk.

Sleep and Pregnancy

Obstetricians and gynecologists will gain insights into how sleep is affected by ovarian hormones across a woman's lifespan, including during pregnancy. This knowledge can help manage sleep disorders prevalent among pregnant and menopausal women.

Preoperative Patient Management

Surgeons and anesthesiologists will learn about the implications of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on patient management in the preoperative period. Understanding the disrupted sleep architecture in patients with OSA can guide preoperative risk assessment and postoperative care.

Sleep Disorders and Metabolism

All specialists can benefit from understanding the link between sleep and metabolism. Knowledge about the consequences of sleep deprivation and fragmentation can help in managing patients with metabolic disorders.

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ABOUT ME

I am Dr. Robert Bowen

MD, FCCP

 

  • Currently a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Berkeley Medical Center
  • Have been helping people sleep better for over 30 years
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • Completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia
  • Completed Fellowships in Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine at West Virginia University
  • Been in private practice in Martinsburg since 1984

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