Sleep in Specialist Populations (Online)



Overview

The Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi), within The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) is now offering an online programme in Sleep Medicine and in conjunction with this programme it is pleased to present standalone modules for those wishing to study only one or two aspects of the programme to facilitate professional practice.  Modules will be available when they are running for the main programme and you will join the rest of the group at this time.

Programme details

It is expected that after completion of this module students will be able:

  • To describe the sleep disturbances and circadian rhythm disruption associated with developmental disorders including ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders
  • To consider the bidirectional links and mechanistic pathways between disturbed sleep and affective disorders
  • To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between sleep disturbances, circadian dysregulation and psychoses
  • To show an awareness of the sleep disturbances associated with substance abuse
  • To describe the manifestation and pathophysiology of sleep and circadian abnormalities that are frequent in neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease
  • To describe sleep disturbances associated with disorders presenting with chronic pain (e.g. cancer, fibromyalgia) and fatigue (CFS/ME)
  • To understand the role of sleep in the manifestation of metabolic syndromes, and the development of obesity

Fees

Description Costs
Home £1424.00
Overseas £2195.00

Teaching methods

Lectures

All lectures are online and viewed through the course website.

Seminars

To support the lectures there will be regular online discussion groups.  These will use conferencing software and students will come together with a member of the teaching team to discuss aspects of that week’s topic and complete class assignments.

Assessment methods

There is an extended essay of no more than 4,000 words associated with this module.

Application

We strongly recommend that you download and save files before completing to ensure that all your changes are saved.

This course requires you to complete the application form and submit it  alongside a short essay,  a copy of your CV and a reference form. 

Please ensure you read the guidance notes before completing the application form, as any errors resulting from failure to do so may delay your application.

  1. Accredited Short Course Application Form and Guidance Notes
     
  2. Short Essay
    • As part of the application you should submit a short essay of no more than 1,000 words. The essay should outline the importance of sleep for general health and well-being, with reference to contemporary work. Excerpts from longer pieces are not accepted.
    • This will be assessed for understanding of the subject area; understanding of problems in the area; ability to construct and defend an argument; powers of expression; and quality of written English.
    • You can reuse the same essay for multiple module applications.
       
  3. Reference Form
    • Please complete section two of the reference form and forward it to your referee for completion.

Level and demands

This course will be of interest to a wide range of physicians (e.g. respiratory physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, geriatricians, GPs), specialists who are focussed on ‘behavioural sleep medicine’ (e.g. clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists) as well as applied sleep scientists, sleep technologists, and nurses.

Selection criteria

Applicants will need to satisfy the same entry requirements as for the PgDip in Sleep Medicine.

IT requirements

Applicants will need to satisfy the same IT requirements as for the PgDip in Sleep Medicine.

Terms & conditions for applicants and students

Information on financial support