In the April 2012 edition of Sleep Review, members of the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine staff collaborated for an article on online education.
Program Manager Gail Reid, Business Development Coordinator Staci Dale, & CEO Dr.
Russell Rosenberg work to bring readers an overall synopsis of the advantages and disadvantages of online vs. live learning.
An excerpt from the article is below:
"A growing number of healthcare professionals- whether new to the field or seasoned individuals- are turning to sleep medicine for continued education. Physicians, technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and industry employees are now interested in joining the sleep medicine field through a combination of live and online education courses. Sleep medicine education providers throughout the country and abroad are working to meet the demand for courses that are both affordable and flexible enough to fit into the hectic schedules of healthcare professionals. Online courses offer both the affordability and flexibility required, but are they the best suited options for all types of learning? As the sleep medicine classroom moves out of the laboratory and into your laptop, what are the best methods of training for industry newcomers and professionals?"
To read the full article online, click here and turn to page 28.
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Have you noticed a familiar name popping up on the editor's message in the April 2012 edition Sleep Review? Dr. Russell Rosenberg, CEO of the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Chairman of the National Sleep Foundation, is quoted on the piece about misleading sleep medicine research.
The research initially sparked controversy at the end of February when the online journal BMJ Open published the study suggesting that sleeping pills raise the risk of death and cancer. Many sleep experts, including Dr. Rosenberg, have spoke out about the weaknesses in the study.
In Sleep Review, Dr. Rosenberg says, "There were significant methodological problems with the study that make a cause/effect relationship impossible. The authors were unable to account for psychiatic disorders and there was no control for who did or did not get sleeping pills. It is quite possible that the sickest or most distressed patients were the one who were prescribed sleeping pills, whereas those who were not as sick or who did not complain as severely about insomnia did not get a prescriptions."
Dr. Rosenberg went on to say that the studies concern him because they may raise anxiety levels in patients on sleeping pills. Anyone on sleeping medications alarmed by this study should talk with their doctor first before stopping medications.
February 25-26, 2012 - $625 (Atlanta, GA)
Are you a nurse practitioner or physician assistant interested in learning more about sleep medicine? Have you previously taken our Sleep Medicine for NPs and PAs course? Explore new options with Advanced Topics in Sleep Medicine for NPs and PAs.
This course is developed specifically for nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have 6 months of experience working in sleep medicine or completion of the Atlanta School's introductory course Sleep Medicine for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
*Course Curriculum may include:
- Current Issues in Treating Insomnia
- Complex Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Strategies for Dealing with Symptom Augmentation in RLS
- Practical Use of Out of Lab Testing
- Medico-Legal Issues with Drowsy Driving
- Dental Appliance Therapy for Snoring & OSA
- Case-based Tutorials
* The curriculum is subject to change.
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 in March 2009's Sleep Review magazine.
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- Diagnostic Criteria of Sleep Disorders & PSG
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Content areas include:
- Diagnostic Criteria of Sleep Disorders & PSG
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- Identification of PSG Events & Scoring
- Overview of Anatomy & Physiology
- Patient Management
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As the Board Exam quickly approaches, this is your LAST CHANCE to review 15-30 unique, unpublished multiple choice exam questions each from leading experts in the sleep medicine field. REGISTER NOW.
Preview questions from our live session held on October 15.
Dr. Meir Kryger:
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For all who could not attend the live session, the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine has converted the review into an archived version available for purchase for $375. The Webinar is only available until Thursday, November 10- so register now!
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Review your knowledge with over 100 mock questions and receive exam tips from:
- Alon Avidan, MD, MPH., author of Handbook of Sleep Medicine & Review of Sleep Medicine: Expert Consult. Dr. Avidan is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
- Meir Kryger, MD, author of Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review & Senior Editor of Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. Dr Kryger is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Larry Martin, MD, contributor to Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review. Author of What to Study for the 2011 ABIM Sleep Board Exam blog. Dr. Martin is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Gary Montgomery, MD, Medical Director of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sleep Medicine Program. Dr Montgomery is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Barbara Phillips, MD, MSPH, professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Phillips is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine.
With the Board Exam only days away, are you prepared?
Register for the archived version of our Online Board Review Exam now.
The review features 15-30 unique, unpublished multiple choice exam questions from leading experts in the sleep medicine field. With the archived version, you will also be able to review answers to some of the most commonly asked questions by students present for the live course. Review your knowledge with over 100 mock questions & receive exam tips from:
- Alon Avidan, MD, MPH., author of Handbook of Sleep Medicine & Review of Sleep Medicine: Expert Consult. Dr. Avidan is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
- Meir Kryger, MD, author of Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review & Senior Editor of Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. Dr Kryger is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Larry Martin, MD, contributor to Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review. Author of What to Study for the 2011 ABIM Sleep Board Exam blog. Dr. Martin is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Gary Montgomery, MD, Medical Director of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sleep Medicine Program. Dr Montgomery is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Barbara Phillips, MD, MSPH, professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Phillips is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Russell Rosenberg, Ph.D., Course Director and CEO of Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine.
Time is running out to fit in your sleep medicine board exam prep! Can't attend our live course? Check out our new online option!
Prepare for the Sleep Medicine Board Exam with leading experts in the sleep medicine field. This is an 8-hour CME, Webinar based course. Each of the faculty will present 15-30 unique, unpublished multiple choice exam questions. Review your knowledge with over 100 mock questions & receive exam tips from:
- Alon Avidan, MD, MPH., author of Handbook of Sleep Medicine & Review of Sleep Medicine: Expert Consult. Dr. Avidan is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
- Richard Berry, MD, author of Sleep Medicine Pearls. Dr. Berry is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Meir Kryger, MD, author of Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review & Senior Editor of Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. Dr Kryger is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Larry Martin, MD, contributor to Kryger’s Sleep Medicine Review. Author of What to Study for the 2011 ABIM Sleep Board Exam blog. Dr. Martin is Board Certified in Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine.
- Gary Montgomery, MD, Medical Director of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sleep Medicine Program. Dr Montgomery is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Russell Rosenberg, Ph.D., Course Director and CEO of Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine.
This Webinar will be recorded and available to attendees until exam day. Please keep in mind that with the Live & Archived bundle, it is not required that you attend the live session, but enrollment in this bundle is limited.
In the July/August issue of Sleep Review, Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine CEO Dr. Russell Rosenberg presents findings from a survey of sleep professionals and their opinions of the RPSGT credential.
An excerpt from the article is below:
The vast majority of respondents were technologists with the RPSGT credential (77%) working in a sleep lab/center accredited by AASM or The Joint Commission (72% of all respondents). In addition, most respondents reported 11 to 20 years of experience in the field of sleep medicine/technology (32%), with an additional 14% reporting more than 20 years of experience. The majority of RPSGTs who responded to the survey reported serving as senior technologist (38%) or administrative manager/director (35%). A reported 73% of the non-RPSGT sleep techs participating in the survey best described their job title as "staff tech." The physician response rate was low with participation from 30 physicians board-certified in sleep medicine and 11 physicians who are not boarded in sleep medicine.
In terms of the RPSGT credential once on the job, 59% of physicians board-certified in sleep medicine believe the credential ensures an RPSGT's professional readiness. RPSGTs were equal to board-certified sleep physicians in their response. Among RPSGTs, 59% agreed or strongly agreed that the credential ensures professional readiness. The majority of non-RPSGTs, however, were neutral with regard to this statement (25%). Still, 17% of non-RPSGTs agreed and 16% strongly agreed that the RPSGT credential ensured a technologist's professional readiness.
Check out the full report on Sleep Review's Website.
Do you value the RPSGT credential? Let us know your thoughts!
Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine CEO Dr. Russell Rosenberg continues to spread awareness on sleep health and sleep issues in a new blog post for Huffington Post on sleep and alcohol. Check out an excerpt below, then click through for the full post and join the discussion!
Using alcohol to get to sleep is by no means a new concept. Despite advances in sleep medicine, many people with trouble initiating or maintaining sleep self-medicate with alcohol and accept the consequences of fitful or unfulfilling sleep. In fact, it was not that long ago that physicians recommended "night caps" for insomniacs or others experiencing sleep problems. Using alcohol for sleep is a bad idea because it can affect sleep stages, lighten sleep and cause abrupt awakenings. Chronic use of alcohol may lead to needing higher and higher doses to achieve the same sleep-inducing effect.
Check out the full post.
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