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Auditing for Regulatory Adherence to Complement Accreditation Standards

This course explores those “applicable” laws and regulations and helps the healthcare organizations prepare to meet those requirements through an effective audit process.

Happy Respiratory Care Week!

Respiratory Therapy NewsBy nicolemueller October 25, 2023

THE PURPOSE: Respiratory Care Week is a week set to honor and recognize respiratory therapists. Respiratory Care Week is celebrated internationally but most notably in Canada and the United States. Respiratory Care Week, a time to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of respiratory therapists to patient care. THE HISTORY: In November 1982, President Ronald…

Problems With Over-the-Counter Melatonin

Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller September 12, 2023

Abuse of melatonin refers to the inappropriate use of melatonin supplements. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the brain and plays a key role in regulating sleep-wake cycles. It helps signal to the body when it’s time to sleep and when to wake up. Between 2007 and 2012…

Trisomy 21 and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Company News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller August 30, 2023

Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition leads to various physical and cognitive developmental challenges. Individuals with Down syndrome are generally at an increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated…

Documentation: A Pathway to Preventing Billing Nightmares

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller August 3, 2023

The course finishes with a discussion of the process that is most effective for a successful audit prior to claim submission.

Management of Insomnia Using Behavioral Sleep Medicine

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller August 3, 2023

This course discusses the issues of co-morbid insomnia disorders and the use of behavioral sleep medicine as an effective treatment modality.

Telemedicine in Sleep: Pre and Post Pandemic

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller July 13, 2023

This course is a discussion pertaining to the post-pandemic changes that have occurred in this practice, including the transition from pandemic onset to current day.

Chronic Pain and Sleep Deficiency

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller July 10, 2023

This course is a basic overview of the relationship between sleep deficiency and chronic pain.

TELEMEDICINE IN SLEEP MEDICINE TODAY

Company News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller June 28, 2023

Telemedicine has gained significant popularity and acceptance in various medical specialties, including sleep medicine. Below are some examples of its use: ADVANTAGES Remote Consultations: Telemedicine allows patients to have virtual consultations with sleep medicine specialists from the comfort of their own homes. Through video conferencing or telephonic communication, patients can discuss their symptoms, medical history,…

Behind the Scenes (VIDEO): How our Courses Are Developed

Company News, Respiratory Therapy News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller June 5, 2023

With RespiratoryEdu and SleepEdu partner, Mark Rasmus, MD. VIDEO SCRIPT We are giving a little summary of course production and how we work as a tightly knit group to find, discuss and review topics that might be of interest to you, our audience. First we consider our audience, which is predominantly Sleep Technologists, Respiratory Therapists…

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