Best Practices Course

December 2, 2021

Pre-registration is required by 3:00 pm (EST), November 30, 2021

This course is targeted to intermediate level pediatric sleep clinicians and trainees who evaluate and treat children and adolescents with sleep disorders. The course will offer best practice, up-to-date, evidence-based information in the treatment of pediatric sleep disorders across a range of sleep disorders, including sleep disordered breathing, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, restless sleep disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, and parasomnias.

Target Audience

Researchers, clinicians, and trainees (physicians, psychologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, polysomnography technicians and technologists, respiratory therapists).

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  1. Identify and diagnose physiologically-based pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders
  2. Identify and diagnose behaviorally-based pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders
  3. Apply up-to-date, evidence-based treatments for pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders

Instructional level: Intermediate.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.68 AARC
  • 3.75 AAST
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 3.75 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
05/19/2021
Course expires: 
12/02/2023
Event starts: 
12/02/2021 - 10:00am EST
Event ends: 
12/02/2021 - 2:00pm EST
Cost:
$135.00
Rating: 
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9:00–9:45 am ETTrainee Panel Session I: How To Get Your Papers Published
Mary A. Carskadon, PhD, Judith Owens, MD, MPH, and Michael V. Vitiello, PhD
10:00–10:10 am ETCourse Introductions & Welcome
Co-Chairs: Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM & Althea A. Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH
10:10–10:35Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ronald D. Chervin, MD, MS
10:35–11:00Pediatric Narcolepsy: An Update
Althea A. Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH
11:00–11:25Parasomnia Diagnosis and Management
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
11:25–11:40Question and Answer Session
11:40–11:55Break
11:55–12:20 pmRestless Legs Syndrome
Jeffrey S. Durmer, MD, PhD
12:20–12:55Restless Sleep Disorder
Lourdes M. DelRosso, MD, MEd
12:55–1:20Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Kevin C. Smith, PhD
1:20–1:45Best Practices in Pediatric Insomnia
Kelly C. Byars, PsyD, ABPP, CBSM, DBSM
1:45–2:00 pmQuestion and Answer Session
2:00 pm ETClosing Remarks / Adjournment

Co-Chairs

Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM
Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director of Clinical Services and Training, Psychology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN

Althea A. Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Sleep Division, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN

Faculty

Kelly C. Byars, PsyD, ABPP, CBSM, DBSM
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Pediatric Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine/Clinical Psychology
and Pulmonary Medicine
Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH

Ronald D. Chervin, MD, MS
Michael S. Aldrich Collegiate Professor of Sleep Medicine Professor of Neurology
Michigan Medicine
Director, Sleep Disorders Centers | Ann Arbor, MI

Lourdes M. DelRosso, MD, MEd
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Director, Sleep Fellowship Program
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle, WA

Jeffrey S. Durmer, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer | Nox Health | Denver, CO

Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Director, Sleep Neurology Clinic
Boston Children’s Hospital | Boston, MA

Kevin C. Smith, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Kansas City School of Medicine, University of Missouri
Pediatric Psychologist, Sleep Disorders Center
Children's Mercy Kansas City | Kansas City, MO

CME: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

APA: This program is sponsored by the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Massachusetts Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Massachusetts Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. | 3.75 CEs

ANCC/AANP: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) & the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

AARC: This program has been approved for a maximum of 10.44 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063 | Course # 185525000

AAST: The American Association of Sleep Technologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.25 AAST Continuing Education Credits. Individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity.

CREDIT DESIGNATIONS

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists: Application has been submitted to the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Massachusetts Psychological
Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Massachusetts
Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Determination of CE credit pending.

Respiratory Therapists: This educational activity is designated for 3.68 Continuing Respiratory Care Education Credits.

Sleep Technologists: This educational activity is designated for 3.75 Continuing Education Credits.

Available Credit

  • 3.68 AARC
  • 3.75 AAST
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 3.75 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$135.00
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Pre-registration is required by November 30, 2021.

Conference Fees include: CME / CE credit, access to live virtual events, and recordings for up to three months post conference.

 Registration FeeTrainees*
Pediatric Polysomnography
December 1, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Best Practices Course
December 2, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine
December 2, 2021
$135.00$75.00
Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting
December 3, 2021
$160.00$75.00

*Trainee rate eligibility:
1. You are currently engaged in an academic program of study working toward a terminal degree (undergraduate or graduate); or
2. You finished your terminal degree (PhD, MD, RN) and are currently engaged in a training program at an academic and/or medical institution (post-doctoral fellow, resident).

Cancellation/Substitution Deadline — November 15, 2021

Substitutions may be made by phone or e-mail without additional charge. Refunds minus a $75.00 administrative fee will be issued if cancellation is received in writing by November 15, 2021.  This conference is subject to change or cancellation.

For More Information: Office of Continuing Medical Education at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.