Course Description

This course provides an evidence-informed overview of sleep diagnostics with emphasis on terminology, data interpretation, and the clinical relevance of sleep-disordered breathing.

Participants will learn to interpret key elements of sleep studies, understand respiratory event classifications, and evaluate sleep study reports for patterns that may impact communication, cognition, and overall health. Special focus is given to recognizing upper airway resistance, REM fragmentation, and sleep architecture changes relevant to pediatric and adult populations.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

1. Define key terminology and acronyms used in sleep diagnostics

2. Describe the stages of sleep and their neurological significance

3. Identify common respiratory events and interpret their clinical impact

4. Identify effects of common medications on sleep architecture

5. Explain the difference between PSG and HST modalities and their implications

6. Analyze sleep study reports for signs of disrupted sleep architecture and upper airway resistance 
   

Timed Agenda

0- 33 min        33 minutes  Terms of Endearment
33- 55 min      22 minutes  Welcome to the Grid
55-158 min    103 minutes Braniac
158-192 min   34 minutes  Vroom Vroom Ventilatory
192- 242 min  50 minutes  A Snore, A Gasp, An Apnea, A Mask
242- 258         16 minutes  Hearty Heart Heart
258-292          34 minutes  Ty Yerd
292-308          16 minutes   Better but Changed
308-342          34 minutes   CPAP & The Affiliates
342-360          18 minutes   PSG vs. HST
360-421          61 minutes   SURVEY SAAAAAYS!

TOTAL: 421 minutes