SMI – India's First Online Sleep Medicine Platform
Practical Observership
A practical observership in sleep medicine offers valuable hands-on experience for individuals interested in this field.The areas covered will include.
Clinical Assessment: medical history taking and physical examinations. Polysomnography (PSG): They can learn about the equipment used, electrode placement techniques, and how to interpret PSG data
Treatment Modalities: learn about different treatment options for sleep disorders, including lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapies, medical interventions, and sleep medications. They can observe how treatment plans are tailored to individual
patients based on their specific diagnosis, symptoms, and preferences.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy: Participants can observe CPAP titration studies conducted to optimize CPAP therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. They can learn about the equipment setup, mask fitting,
pressure adjustments, and troubleshooting common issues.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participants can observe how sleep specialists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as pulmonologists, neurologists, psychologists, and otolaryngologists, to provide comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders.
Ethical and Professional Considerations: Participants can learn about ethical principles and professional standards relevant to the practice of sleep medicine, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and appropriate communication
with patients and colleagues.
By covering these areas, a practical observership in sleep medicine can provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the field and valuable clinical skills to pursue further training or a career in sleep medicine.