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PictureRenaissance Atlanta Midtown 866 W Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30308


 
School block rate: $159 a night.
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The block rate will expire on August 23, 2019.
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: $650
September 14-15, 2019

Registration now open!

Course Location:
Renaissance Midtown Atlanta Hotel
866 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

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.
Lunch will be provided for course attendees.


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 activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for approval of up to 12.5 contact hour(s) of accredited education.

This program will be submitted to the American Association of Physician Assistants for approval for a maximum of 12.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.


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