Course Launch Alert - 'Pediatric Sleep Medicine – A Clinical Approach’
Channel: Neurology Sleep Centre
Date: 2021-11-06

At the outset, we want to thank you for your interest & feedback on our multidisciplinary programs.

To forward the learning, we are excited to announce the launch of another specialty program in Sleep Medicine:

‘Pediatric sleep medicine – A clinical approach’.

About the course

Sleep Medicine is a multidisciplinary specialty. All specialties will see patients with sleep disorders, this one in particular is for pediatricians so that you recognize the symptoms and advice appropriate treatment.

The Pediatric Sleep Medicine Course is intended to cover all the relevant and important topics to prepare the attendee in screening, assessment and management of the pediatric sleep disorders and be able to identify when to refer the patient for a specialist sleep consultation.

Why should a pediatrician recognize sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders can occur on their own but they can also co-exist with other conditions.

Understanding the concepts and the evolution of pediatric sleep medicine is important in the practice of general medicine. Primary care providers and the pediatrician along with others who deal with children must learn about pediatric sleep and its disorders.

These conditions will impair the child growth, learning, scholastic, performance, mood & attention.

Why it’s critical to treat sleep disorders?

Many of these disorders are discovered when the child becomes an adult and has already suffered significant end-organ damage, that in many instances is irreversible. Obviously, it compromises child's growth, overall health and impairs their quality of life.

What are common sleep disorders?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Parasomnias

Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome

Epidemiologic studies indicate that up to 50% of children experience a sleep problem and about 4% have a formal sleep disorder diagnosis(Am Fam Physician. 2014).

Thus it is our duty, responsibility, commitment to identify them early ,treat them appropriately so that children growth to be healthy and happy.

Who is the course suitable for?

All professionals who regularly work with children who have sleep problems, and work for a statutory organization

Pediatricians

Clinical psychologists

Psychiatrists

Occupational therapists

Wish to know more about the program?

For more details,reach out on 8527119474 or email on sleepmedicineinstitute@gmail.com.

You can also visit our websites for more information on our offerings.

www.sleepmedicineinstitute.in & www.sleepmedicineinstitute.com

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