General Objectives

This advanced training program will provide professionals with a specific interest in the analysis and interpretation of sleep studies with practical, hands-on training supervised by highly experienced and certified sleep physicians and technologists. The training will focus on sleep study analysis based on the latest edition of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines, promoting better integration of professionals within sleep laboratories and ensuring high standards of consistency and quality in exam scoring.

The program will cover the analysis of most exams performed in a sleep laboratory, enabling participants to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to prepare for international certification exams.

Additionally, this course aims to improve and standardize sleep study scoring practices, contributing to a significant advance in scientific research in the field. Since sleep study analysis is a key component in many research projects, strengthening these competencies will ensure greater accuracy in data collection and, consequently, more robust and informed decision-making.

Specific Objectives

To provide practical knowledge and tools for effective intervention in the scoring of sleep studies, the following specific aims are defined:

Start Level

Theoretical Component

a.Understand the monitoring involved in sleep testing.
b. Understand the guidelines for signal processing, including filters, signal amplitude, and worksheet formatting.
c. Understand the scoring rules for different electroencephalographic, respiratory, cardiac, and movement parameters.
d. Understand the interrelationship between the various parameters analysed.

Practical Component

a. Acquire practical experience in the analysis and reporting of Type I, II, III, and IV sleep studies.

Advanced Level

Theoretical Component

a. Acquire knowledge of the different ventilation modes and their applicability in sleep.
b. Understand the protocol and parameters of the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT).
c. Understand the parameters assessed in actigraphy.
d. Understand the applicability of the different scales and questionnaires used for sleep screening.
e. Explore new wearable technologies for sleep screening and their application in the field.
f. Identify biomarkers relevant to sleep and understand their clinical and research applications.

Practical Component

a.Acquire practical experience in the analysis and reporting of Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT).
b. Acquire practical experience in the analysis and reporting of Type I sleep studies with non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
c. Acquire practical experience in the analysis and reporting of actigraphy studies.