Common Sleep Disorders

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CSD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify common sleep disorders and how they affect the general population.
Describe common sleep disorders and ways to incorporate a routine sleep assessment into practice.
Discuss common sleep assessment tools and the indications for using these tools.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Sleep Disorders Overview

Introduction

Common Sleep Disorders

Insomnia

Sleep Apnea

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Review

Summary

Section 3: Assessment of Sleep Disorders

Evidence-Based Guidelines

Assessment Tools

Cardinal Manifestations

Review

Summary

Section 4: Incorporating Assessment into Practice

Incorporating Sleep into Routine Clinical Care

Roles of Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses

Role of The Respiratory Therapist

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Tracy Garrison, BSN,RN

Tracy Garrison, BSN, RN is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Acute Care vertical. Mrs. Garrison has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Barton College. She has over 8 years of experience working as a Clinical Nurse in a large community hospital in North Carolina. Her background is in Postpartum care in addition to Cardiovascular Care. In addition to Women's Health, she is enthusiastic about preventative care, holistic medicine, and physical and rehabilitation medicine.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.