Online Course
How We Sleep
A review of sleep regulation and its assessment

1.5-2 hours

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Dale Whelehan
Course instructor

Behaviour Scientist, Physiotherapist and CEO of 4 Day Week Global

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Introduction

The regulation of sleep can be described by the two-process model of sleep. This model shows us that sleep is governed by two independent, yet interrelated processes, the homeostatic sleep drive and the circadian rhythm. Specifically, these processes govern the timing of sleep, the intensity of sleep and the duration of sleep. Various factors have an impact on sleep propensity such as sleep deprivation, the time of day and our age. In this course, we will explore how sleep is regulated and how we measure sleep and the related regulation processes. It is important to be aware of levels of "sleepiness" as healthcare professionals as this may be the first step in promoting effective behavioural changes in ourselves as healthcare professionals, as well as in our patients.

Aims

This course aims to provide information on sleep regulation processes as well as the various objective and subjective assessments of sleep.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Video
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • compare the two processes involved in the regulation of sleep
  • discuss the interrelationship of the two-process model of sleep
  • correctly identify at least 4 hormones involved or affected by the regulation of sleep
  • describe the use of objective and subjective sleep measurement tools

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
This was a clear explanation of the basics of this topic on sleep!
Suzanne Piche
Nurse
Denmark