Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Sleep Disorders Course

Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Sleep Disorders Course is organized by Kentucky Medical Association (KMA).

Release Date: April 2021
Termination Date: December 2021

Target Audience:
Physicians in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Description:
This module will provide an in-depth discussion on various sleep disorders and treatments.

Statement of Need:
Up to 30% of the US population has reported transient insomnia with 10-30% deal with chronic insomnia. Sleep disorders affect multiple health considerations.  Primary care physicians need to know when to refer patients for testing, follow-up diagnosis and treatment and options for resolving sleep-related issues.

Objectives:
At the end of this module physicians will be able to:
• Provide information related to common sleep disorders to improve understanding of symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment options.
• Provide information which clarifies differences between a baseline polysomnogram versus titration and a split night polysomnogram.
• Provide information to improve understanding of when to order a home sleep test and multiple sleep latency test.