Celebrate Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week

Sleep medicine is a fascinating and rapidly expanding field of expertise. New advances in sleep medicine, technology, and a growing public awareness into the health consequences of sleep disorders, have led to an increasing need for qualified sleep technologists. Registered polysomnographic sleep technologists  must get credentialing from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM), The Board of…

New Courses: OSA, CPAP Humidification, Shift Work & Insomnia

Sleep Medicine is Essential to a Good Night’s Sleep Since good sleep is essential to our health, sleep medicine is a growing  and essential field that manages sleep disorders including insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnia, sleep apnea, sleep related breathing disorders, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, and sleep movement disorders. A good night’s sleep is essential to our…

October is ADHD Awarness Month: ADHD & Sleep Disorders

Knowing is Better – ADHD Awareness Month ADHD Awareness Month is celebrated every October, with events and activities happening across the country and around the world. Attention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders, estimated to affect 5–10% of school-aged children worldwide. “Knowing is Better” as the Attention Deficit Disorder Association…

A Proposal for Later School Start Times

Teenagers Need More Sleep Any parent who has the responsibility to awaken a sleeping teenager usually has their hand full! In fact, most parents of teenagers will tell you that teenagers today just don’t get enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Adolescent Research Report: Sleep Needs and Resource Guide and Patterns, “90% of…

Featured Courses of the Month: New Course!

Why choose SleepEdu.org for your continuing education needs? We provide certified, cost-effective and convenient continuing education courses, written by Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care Industry Leaders which are peer and/or physician reviewed. Our continuing education courses for Sleep Technicians and Respiratory Therapists provide time-saving solutions that will equip the medical professionals to meet all state…

Sleep Across the Age Continuum

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…

Narcolepsy Sleep Technologists: Course Information

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…