2021 Sleep Medicine Essentials On-Demand

2021 Sleep Medicine Essentials On-Demand is organized by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Release Date: 12/30/21
Expiration Date: 12/30/24

Description:
This course provides a balance of board review preparation and general sleep knowledge review. Those looking to prepare for upcoming exams will benefit from review sessions that mirror exam blueprint topics. Attendees wanting to stay apprised of the latest in sleep medicine care will benefit from topics that dive deeply into specific areas of sleep.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss normal sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation
• Explain the neurophysiology of sleep
• Recognize the nuances of circadian rhythm
• Identify, assess, and treat adult and pediatric patients with a variety of sleep disorders
• Review the content assessed by the sleep medicine certification exam

Module Topics:

• Normal Sleep Across the Lifespan
• Sleep Physiology
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders
• Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
• Parasomnias
• What You Need to Know About OSA
• Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
• Central Sleep Apnea
• Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children
• Insomnia in Adults
• Insomnia in Children
• Hypoventilation Syndromes
• Sleep in Other Disorders
• Sleep Disordered Breathing: A Look Back
• Year in Review: Insomnia
• Opioids, Marijuana and Sleep
• Sleep and Public Health: COVID-19 and Beyond