Synopsis of Subject: This subject will focus on the common sleep disorder of short term and chronic insomnia as well as circadian rhythm disorders such as Advance Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS), Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS), Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD), Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm and Jet Lag. Actigraphy and its application for the diagnosis of insomnia or circadian rhythm disorders will also be covered. Internal factors such as anatomy, age/gender and other clinical disorders that can be influence overall sleep quality will be discussed as well as external factors that can influence sleep, such as medications will also be reviewed.
Student Will Learn to Do: How to identify common clinical manifestation of issues relating to insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders and/or behavioral/psychiatric related issues, The student will also learn to recognize the internal and medication influences of sleep during the sleep study as well as how to independently hook up a patient for a routine polysomnogram with our without the use of positive airway pressure.
