Short Courses From Leading Universities
Paediatric Sleep
Imperial College London offers a two-week online course in Paediatric Sleep. This course is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of sleep in children. It covers key topics such as sleep development, common sleep problems in children, and how to assess and manage them.
Participants will learn about:
- The basics of sleep physiology.
- Developmental changes in sleep patterns.
- Sleep-related disorders in children.
- Techniques for sleep assessment and treatment.
The fee is £200
Venue: Online
SHIP Competency Training
The Stanford Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) offers a comprehensive training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for licensed healthcare providers. This program is designed to equip practitioners with the necessary skills to deliver effective, evidence-based treatments for insomnia.
Program Components
Competency Training:
- Weekly 50-minute small group consultations over six months via video conferencing.
- Review of recorded therapy sessions with expert feedback from SHIP faculty until clinicians meet established competency standards.
Eligibility Requirements
- Active professional license and malpractice insurance.
- Ability to record therapy sessions for review.
- At least two patients interested in participating as CBT-I training cases, either current patients or new referrals.
Upcoming Training
- The next virtual training is scheduled for Spring 2025, with the workshop taking place on May 8, 9, and 10, from 8 am to 4 pm PT, including a lunch break.
- Competency groups will commence the week of May 19.
Fee
Tuition fee for the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Training for Licensed Providers offered by the Stanford Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) is not publicly listed. To obtain accurate and current information regarding the program's cost, please contact the SHIP team directly through the contact information provided on their official webpage.
Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society
"Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society" is an online course offered by the University of Michigan through Coursera. The course is co-directed by Dr. Ralph Lydic, the Bert La Du Professor of Anesthesiology and Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, and Dr. Helen Baghdoyan, who holds professorial appointments in the Departments of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Psychiatry.\
Level: Beginner (no prior experience needed).
Duration: About 21 hours, divided into 12 modules.
Schedule: Self-paced; you can work through it on your own timeline.
What the Course Covers
- Basics of how the brain controls sleep and wake cycles.
- Effects of substances like caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine on sleep.
- Impact of sleep deprivation and disruptions like jet lag.
- Sleep disorders such as insomnia and excessive sleepiness.
- Connections between chronic sleep deprivation, immunity, and obesity.
- How fatigue and poor sleep affect safety and public health.
Costs and Certification
- Enrollment: Free
- Certificate: Available for purchase after completing the course
- Financial Aid: Offered for those who qualify
Feedback
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 794 reviews).
From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health
"From Sleep Disorders to Sleep Health" is an online course offered by the University of Michigan through Coursera. It is led by Dr. Ronald Chervin, Dr. Shelley Hershner, and Dr. Megan Acho.
Level: Beginner; no prior background in sleep, medicine, or biology is required.
Duration: Approximately 13 hours, designed to be completed over 3 weeks at 4 hours per week.
Schedule: Flexible; learners can progress at their own pace.
Course Content:
- Explores the benefits of healthy sleep and common barriers to achieving it.
- Examines how sleep patterns and needs change from childhood to adulthood.
- Discusses how sleep is affected by factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, environment, and health conditions.
- Provides insights into common sleep disorders, including their causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
Enrollment and Certification
- Cost: Enrollment is free.
- Certificate: A shareable certificate is available upon completion.
Financial Aid: Available for eligible learners.
Circadian Clocks: How Rhythms Structure Life
"Circadian Clocks: How Rhythms Structure Life" is an online course offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) through Coursera.
Level: Designed for beginning undergraduate students; a solid background in biology is helpful but not essential.
Duration: Approximately 13 hours, structured over 3 weeks with an estimated 4 hours per week.
Schedule: Flexible; learners can progress at their own pace.
Course Content:
- Explores biological rhythms in nature, focusing on daily (circadian) rhythms across various organisms, from bacteria to humans.
- Examines how circadian rhythms synchronize with the 24-hour environment, including the role of photoreceptors and the phenomenon of jet lag.
- Discusses the molecular processes that generate circadian rhythms and their synchronization across different organisms.
- Investigates the functions of circadian clocks and their implications for health, including the impact of circadian disruptions.
Enrollment and Certification
- Cost: Enrollment is free.
- Certificate: A shareable certificate is available upon completion.
Financial Aid: Available for eligible learners.
Certificate Course in Sleep Medicine
Penn offers a Sleep Medicine Certificate Course tailored for doctors and healthcare practitioners. This program provides training in diagnosing and treating sleep-related disorders.
Duration: 10 weeks (online).
Certificate: Participants receive a certificate from Penn Medical School after completing the course.
Focus
- Sleep apnea and its symptoms.
- Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
- Using tools like CPAP, CBT-I, and telemedicine.
- Managing follow-ups and patient care.
Modules
The program has nine modules focusing on:
- Recognizing sleep apnea symptoms.
- Understanding seven types of sleep disorders.
- Screening and diagnostic techniques for sleep disorders.
- Conducting patient follow-ups and care plans.
- Using telemedicine in sleep medicine.
- Recommending suitable treatment options and products.
Treatment Approaches Covered
The course addresses a variety of treatments:
- Medication - includes traditional drugs and Chinese medicine.
- Respiratory Therapy - CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).
- Psychotherapy - CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), hypnosis, and psychological testing.
- Surgical Options - ENT surgeries and bariatric procedures.
- Alternative Methods - Acupuncture, biofeedback, phototherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Who Should Enroll?
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Healthcare workers interested in sleep medicine advancements.
Fee: $2,725
MTEC705 Sleep Medicine
The MTEC705 Sleep Medicine course at the University of Otago is designed for professionals specializing in sleep medicine, such as sleep physiologists.
Program: Part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech) with a focus on Sleep Medicine.
Format: Distance learning over a full academic year.
Credits: 30 points.
Residential Requirement: A mandatory two-day, on-campus session in Wellington.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding normal sleep patterns and their regulation.
- Factors influencing sleep and wakefulness.
- Identification and management of common sleep disorders.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in sleep medicine for professionals in the field.
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) - $3,289.50
On-Campus
MSc Sleep Coaching
