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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
October 6-7, 2018
Registration now open!

Course Location:
Crowne Plaza Midtown Atlanta
590 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.
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 is approved 12.5 contact hours of continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 17102858. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.
This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 12.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the AAPA Review Panel. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


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