• Introduction to sleep medicine
• Respiratory physiology
• Sleep disordered breathing and comorbidities
• Assessing sleep and sleep disorders
• Treatment of sleep disordered breathing
• Non-respiratory sleep disorders 

• Gain an understanding of normal sleep in adults and paediatrics, normal sleep processes, and the role of sleep in overall health
• Recognise and identify sleep disorders in adults and children, including sleep related breathing disorders, movement disorders, insomnia and disorders of excessive sleepiness, and the consequences thereof
• Describe the role and limitations of various treatment modalities for obstructive sleep apnoea, including CPAP, oral appliance, and conservative treatments
• Understand the relevant components of respiratory anatomy and physiology and how this applies to nocturnal hypoventilation and its treatment

This 6 week online course is made up of online pre-recorded lectures and live Zoom sessions. All live Zoom sessions are scheduled at 6.30pm-7.30pm AEDST unless otherwise stated. See below the Zoom session schedule (please note, subject to change):

• Wed 1 Feb - Introduction to course & Introduction to normal sleep - 6.30pm-8.00pm
• Thurs 2 Feb - Introduction to paediatric sleep
• Mon 6 Feb - Epidemiology of sleep disorders
• Wed 8 Feb - Physiology of respiration during sleep
• Wed 15 Feb - Week 2 Live Q&A panel session
• Wed 22 Feb - Week 3 Live Q&A panel session
• Wed 1 Mar - Week 4 Live Q&A panel session
• Wed 8 Mar - Week 5 Live Q&A panel session
• Wed 15 Mar - Week 6 Live Q&A panel session & close of course - 6.30pm-8.00pm

There is an additional face-to-face component following the 6 weeks with limited places available.
Saturday 18 March - Sunday 19 March 2023
See course page here

This course is an intensive introduction to the field of sleep medicine. It is essential for all those new to the field and recommended for those who would like to refresh their knowledge base. It can be undertaken as a standalone course or as an introduction to the masters' degree and diploma courses in sleep medicine offered through the University of Sydney.

Participants must have completed the 6 week online course prior to attending the in person component.

• Sleep Medicine - IP Communications, will be referenced frequently throughout the course as well as be a required reading resource. It is highly recommended that participants purchase this prior to commencing the course. It can be purchased as an ebook or hard copy.
• The renowned, Professor Colin Sullivan, along with a team of 20 sleep professionals of varying backgrounds and specialised skills will present this course.
• This course has been granted 32 Continuing Education Credits for those with the RPSGT qualification, by the Australian & New Zealand Sleep Science Association.
• For terms and conditioins, please view here.