(207) Sleep

In this 3-hour (3 CPD) module we will dive into the importance of sleep, and give practical tips as to how one can optimize sleep quality. Many of your patients may be suffering from difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, and/or restlessness. If you inquire amongst your patients you’ll be surprised to find out how common this is nowadays. By just the loss of 40 minutes of sleep your brain power decreases by 30%! Tom and Jay have researched numerous experts in the field as well as scientific evidence and put together a nice synopsis of sleep importance, how to improve it, and also give as added bonus- a template you can use as a handout for your office.

• Amongst the topics covered:
• Why do we sleep?
• Sleep phases
• Optimal sleep duration
• What is good sleep (QQRT)
• Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Pressure
• Importance and neurological function of sleep
• Various sleep disorders
• Effects of deprivation
• Tips to improve sleep
• Sleep nutrients

Take the Hot Potatoes quiz at the end of the module to claim your CPD certificate by sending a 85% pass screenshot to the registrar.