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Sleep medicine and insomnia for healthcare professionals

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Date

20 May

Locations

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF

Length and time

2 days I 09.00 - 16.30

Cost

£337.50 - £450.00

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Course information

Date

20 May

Locations

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF

Length and time

2 days I 09.00 - 16.30

Cost

£337.50 - £450.00

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About the course

There is a growing recognition of the significance of sleep in various facets of our lives, and many patients express notable distress and impairment related to their sleep. Despite this, sleep medicine is seldom integrated into the core curriculum of medical schools, creating a pressing need for improved assessment and treatment strategies.

This course is designed for clinicians working in diverse settings and does not require prior experience in sleep medicine. Participants will acquire the skills to develop a pragmatic, clinically oriented approach to identify, assess, and manage common sleep issues, with a focus on what clinicians encounter in their day-to-day practice. The emphasis will be particularly on insomnia and its treatment. The curriculum will foster an understanding of normal sleep while dispelling prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding sleep.

Led by active experts in sleep medicine and research, the course will employ a combination of lectures, interactive sessions, and case studies.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will enhance your understanding in the following areas:

Grasp the fundamentals of the neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms, along with their respective functions.
Acquire a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of disorders within sleep medicine.
Master the skill of taking a detailed sleep history and identifying relevant differential diagnoses.
Conduct a thorough assessment of insomnia through a comprehensive approach.
Familiarize yourself with the principles of cognitive-behavioral strategies for the treatment of insomnia.
Develop confidence in the pharmacological management of insomnia and gain an appreciation for medical treatments used in addressing other sleep disorders.

Key areas of exploration

Understanding the sleep-circadian system in health.
Overview of sleep disorders.
Conducting a comprehensive sleep history.
Assessment of sleep-disordered breathing and guidelines for referral.
Evaluation of insomnia.
Non-pharmacological management of insomnia.
Pharmacological management of insomnia.
Assessment and management of restless legs syndrome.
Overview of parasomnias, excessive sleepiness, and circadian rhythm disorders.

Course schedule

20/05/2024

Target audience

This course is aimed at Psychiatrists (incl trainees), General hospital doctors, Allied health professionals, Psychologists (incl trainees), Assistant psychologists , GPs, and Academic staff requires no previous experience in sleep medicine.

Locations

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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF

20/05/2024 09:00-16:30

7 hours

Locations

Upcoming date

Length and time

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF

21/05/2024 09:00-16:30

7 hours

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£450.00

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Speakers

Dr Nicholas Meyer

Consultant in Psychiatry and Behavioural Sleep Medicine

Nicholas Meyer MRCPsych is MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), London

Dr Hugh Selsick

Consultant in Psychiatry and Behavioural Sleep Medicine

Consultant in Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry at the University College London Hospitals and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital

Dr. Sara McNeillis

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Sleep Medicine

Distinguished Consultant in Anaesthesia and Sleep Medicine at University College London Hospitals.

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Sleep medicine and insomnia for healthcare professionals

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