Theoretical Component - 160 hours
Theories on the functions of sleep
- Physiological basis of sleep I
- Physiological basis of Sleep II
Assessment of sleep disorders and diagnostic procedures
- Classification of sleep disorders
- The clinical interview and clinical examination
- Measuring: Monitoring sleep and wakefulness
- Measuring: Monitoring sleep and wakefulness
- Other tests and examinations
- Biomarkers for disturbed sleep
Disturbances of Sleep I
- Insomnia
- Sleep and Psychiatry
Disturbances of Sleep II
- Hypersomnias of central origin
- Parasomnias
- Sleep-related movement disorders
- Sleep and Neurology
Disturbances of Sleep III
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Sleep and Pulmonology
Disturbances of Sleep IV
- Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
Sleep in Pediatric ages
- Pediatric sleep disorders
Sleep and other Medical Specialties
- Sleep and Internal Medicine
Dental Sleep Medicine
- Clinical documentation (International Guidelines, Informed Consent)
- Anamneses and Screening in Dental Sleep Medicine
- Patients’ evaluation (postural, extra-oral and intra-oral observation)
- Upper Airway (anatomic radiographic aspects and evaluation)
- TMJ (general considerations and approach on TMJ and TMJ dysfunction)
- COAT-Continue Opening Airway Therapy
- Oral Comorbidities on OSA (observation, approach and management)
- Sleep Bruxism
- Pediatric Sleep (observation criteria’s, risk factors, approach and management of OSA and Snore)
- Orthognathic Treatment (Maxilla-mandibula Surgical approach, Management and Outcomes, Marpe-Baume maxillary expansion and UAW outcomes)
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (patient`s selection, intraoral analysis, dentist role)
- Combine Therapy CPAP-MAD
Sleep and Pharmacology
- Effects of various pharmacological treatments on sleep
- Other substances (caffeine, tobacco, drugs) and sleep
Sleep and Nutrition
Sleep and Exercise
Societal, economic, organizational, and research aspects
- Demographic and socioeconomic aspects of sleep disorders
- Forensic aspects of sleep medicine
- Organization of Sleep Medicine Centers
- Training initiatives in sleep medicine
- Shift work, sleep, and sleepiness
Sleep and Research
- Research design and quantitative methods
- Writting an article
Sleep and Aesthetic Medicine
Sleep and Acupuncture
Practical Component - 100 hours
The practical component is specific for each group of professionals. Although students from one group may assist practical specific sessions of another group (optional).
As a common part for all groups the following topics will be addressed:
- Sleep Lab: organizational structure of a sleep lab, sleep equipment, system calibration;
- Adult polysomnography analysis: sleep staging, analysis of respiratory and movement events;
- Pediatric polysomnography analysis: sleep staging, analysis of respiratory and movement events;
- Non-invasive ventilation (NIV): adaptation of NIV in patients with sleep related respiratory disorders;
- Sleep in Clinical Practice I;
- Sleep in Clinical Practice II (Fellowship);
- Meet the Expert in Sleep Lab.
According to the specific context:
Medical Group and other professionals
- Cognitive behavioral assessment: clinical cases with application of strategies and questionnaires;
- Multiple sleep latency test and vigilance maintenance test: clinical cases;
- Other tests: capnography, nocturnal oximetry and respiratory functional exms;
- Actigraphy: analysis and clinical cases;
- Interpretation of sleep tests level I/II and III and biological fluid;
- Dental Medicine approach to sleep pathologies.
Technicians Group
- Multiple sleep latency test and vigilance maintenance test: clinical cases;
- Epilepsy, Parasomnias and Sleep;
- Other tests: capnography, nocturnal oximetry and respiratory functional exams;
- Actigraphy: analysis and clinical cases;
Medical Dentists Group
- Interpretation of sleep tests level I/II and III and biological fluids;
- Dental Sleep Medicine Myofunctional Therapy and Myofunctional devices; Occlusal registration bite with George Gauge and Intra-oral impressions (silicone or scanner), Delivery and MAD adjustments.