Insufficient Sleep or Sleep disorders (apnea, insomnia, snoring) are considered a Public Health Problem according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control). Why? “Unintentionally falling asleep, nodding off while driving, and having difficulty performing daily tasks because of sleepiness all may contribute to these hazardous outcomes. Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from…
“Everything requires time. It is the only truly universal condition. All work takes place in time and uses up time. Yet most people take for granted this unique, irreplaceable, and necessary resource. Nothing else, perhaps, distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.” – Peter Drucker (1909-2005) Working professionals, regardless of their…
Continuing education course: Narcolepsy What is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness and sporadic, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day. These attacks can occur during any type of activity at any time of the day. In a typical…
Announcing course approval by the American Society of Sleep Technologists. This completes approval from the four major accreditors of sleep and respiratory continuing education curriculum. AAST completes the list with BRPT, AARC and CSRT approved courses. We currently have the following continuing education credit courses: Courses Approved by the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists)…