Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders, 2nd Edition- RT
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About the Course:
This intermediate level course is designed to provide current knowledge to respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep disorders.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
This intermediate level course is designed to provide current knowledge to respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep disorders.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose and stages of sleep.
- Identify common sleep disorders.
- Explain the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Describe the process of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea.
- Define the diagnostic criteria for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Describe the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
About the Author:
Jarrod Rowe, RPSGT, RST, is the technical director of the A-STEP Program for the Athens Sleep and Wellness Center, Athens, Georgia. Mr. Rowe is a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) and a registered sleep technologist (RST). He has worked in sleep medicine as a polysomnographic technologist since 2008. Mr. Rowe is the codirector of the Sleep Health Conference Series and was a presenter at the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals conference in 2013. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals as a technical member and treasurer.
Jarrod Rowe, RPSGT, RST, is the technical director of the A-STEP Program for the Athens Sleep and Wellness Center, Athens, Georgia. Mr. Rowe is a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT) and a registered sleep technologist (RST). He has worked in sleep medicine as a polysomnographic technologist since 2008. Mr. Rowe is the codirector of the Sleep Health Conference Series and was a presenter at the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals conference in 2013. He has served on the board of directors for the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals as a technical member and treasurer.
How to receive credit
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 2-hour commitment of time.
- Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete:
- A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and
- payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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