Full course description
Description
This training module addresses pediatric behavioral sleep disorders, covering sleep patterns, common issues, and evidence-based treatment strategies across different age groups. It emphasizes interventions such as establishing bedtime routines, managing bedtime resistance, addressing nighttime fears, and creating a conducive sleep environment. Additional focus is given to adolescent sleep hygiene and the impact of developmental and psychosocial factors on sleep.
Target Audience
This training is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, psychologists, sleep specialists, nurses, and other healthcare providers managing pediatric sleep issues.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify developmental and environmental factors influencing sleep across childhood and adolescence.
- Recognize and manage common pediatric behavioral sleep disorders, including bedtime resistance and nighttime fears.
- Educate families on the importance of consistent bedtime routines and healthy sleep habits.
- Apply effective behavioral interventions to improve sleep quality in children and adolescents.