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Renaissance Atlanta Midtown
Phone: (678) 412-2400
School block rate: $142 per night.
Shuttle service upon request.
Sleep Medicine for NPs & PAs

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Careers in Sleep Medicine for NPs & PAs
Advanced Management of Sleep Disorders for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Cost: $625 
November 4-5, 2017

Course Location:
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel
866 W. Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308 USA

This continuing education course is developed specifically for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants with 3-6 months of experience working in sleep medicine or upon 
completion of the Atlanta School's Sleep Medicine for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants introductory course. New course curriculum includes challenging cases designed to help attendees better understand the latest diagnostic tools, therapies and treatment options available for patients with a sleep disorder. Our faculty of board-certified sleep specialists and experience sleep professionals will share their expert knowledge and real-world experience during the weekend course.


Course topics include:
  • Current Issues in Treating Insomnia
  • Management of Circadian Rhythm Disorders
  • Strategies for Managing Side Effects for RLS Treatment          
  • Methods to Improve Patient Compliance & Home Sleep Testing         
  • Complex Breathing Disorders in Sleep
  • Evaluation of Hypersomnia                    
  • Challenging Cases in Pediatrics      
  • Roundtable Discussion:  Evaluating and Managing Sleep Patients       

Continuing Education
This education activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for approval of up to 12.5 contact
hours of accredited education.
This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to request 12.5  AAPA Category 1 CME credits
from the AAPA Review Panel. Total number of approved credits yet to be determined.


If you would like to learn more about the development of nurse practitioners and physician assistants for a role in sleep medicine read the article written by the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine & Technology's Medical Director, Michael Lacey, MD, D.ABSM