International Master in Sleep Medicine
In short
TheMaster's programcovers the essential knowledge of sleep medicine: fromphysiology and theclinical evaluationof sleep to the diagnosis and treatment of the main disorders, includingdiagnostic techniques,sleep in different populationsandresearch.
Practical and updated training
The main purpose of the Master is to offer asolid and updated theoretical-practical knowledgeon sleep medicine, training the student to practice this medical discipline.
The program combines theoretical knowledge with clinical cases, virtual practices and live sessions, so that the student can apply what they have learned in their professional environment.
In addition, the Master will serve as preparation for students who wish or need to be able to take thetraining exam offered by ESRS(European Sleep Research Society). Although the Master is fundamentally aimed at preparing for the European exam, its content can also be useful for other professional exams, such as the Spanish exam of the Spanish Federation of Sleep Medicine Societies (FESMES).
Master's Dossier
Download the complete dossier with the detailed syllabus of each module, the methodology, the faculty and the registration conditions.
Download dossierNormsleep: physiology, clinical evaluation and complementary tests
MODULE I · 1 BASIS OF SLEEP PHYSIOLOGY
- Normsleep regulation mechanisms
- Chronobiology. Circadian rhythms.
- Biological functions of sleep
- Sleep and age
- Prevention of sleep disorders: hygiene of sleep
- Psychology and sleep. Effects of acute and chronic sleep deprivation.
- Effects of drugs on sleep
MODULE I · 2 EVALUATION OF SLEEP DISORDERS
- Classification of sleep disorders
- Clinical interview
- Clinical examination
MODULE I · 3 COMPLEMENTARY TESTS
- Polysomnography
- Respiratory polygraphy
- Actigraphy
- Multiple sleep latency test
- Wake maintenance test
- Suggested immobilization test
- Other tests and scales used in sleep disorders
- Biomarkers in sleep
Sleep pathology. Classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment
MODULE II · 4 INSOMNIA
- Classification, definition and epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
- Comorbidities (physical and mental illnesses)
- Non-pharmacological treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Pharmacological treatment
MODULE II · 5 BREATHING DISORDERS DURING SLEEP
- Introduction and classification
- Obstructive sleep apnoea (definition and epidemiology)
- OSA: pathophysiology
- OSA: clinical features
- OSA: clinical diagnosis
- OSA in special populations
- OSA: comorbidities
- OSA: treatment
- Surgical treatment of sleep apnoea
- Centrsleep apnoea
- Simple snoring
- Treatment of obstructive apnoea with mandibular advancement devices
- Hypoventilation-obesity syndrome
- Other respiratory disorders
MODULE II · 6 HYPERSOMNIAS OF CENTRAL ORIGIN
- Introduction and classification
- Narcolepsy
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
- Hypersomnia related to other medical illnesses
- Hypersomnia related to drugs or substances
- Hypersomnia and psychiatric diseases
MODULE II · 7 CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDERS
- Introduction and classification
- Phase delay
- Phase advance
- Irregular pattern
- Free-running
- Jet lag
- Shift work disorders
- Circadian rhythms and psychiatric illnesses
- Circadian rhythms in neurodegenerative diseases
MODULE II · 8 BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS DURING SLEEP (PARASOMNIAS AND EPILEPSY)
- Introduction and classification
- Non-REM parasomnias
- REM parasomnia
- Other parasomnias
- Sleep-related epilepsy
MODULE II · 9 MOVEMENT DISORDERS DURING SLEEP
- Introduction and classification
- Restless legs syndrome
- Periodic leg movement disorder during sleep
- Bruxism
- muscle cramps
- Propriospinal myoclonus
- Rhythmic movement disorder
MODULE II · 10 SLEEP DISORDERS IN DIFFERENT POPULATIONS
- Sleep in childhood and adolescence
- Sleep apnoea in children
- Sleep and woman
- Sleep in the elderly
- Sleep and degenerative diseases
- Sleep and addictions
MODULE II · 11 MISCELLANEOUS
- Genetics of sleep
- Legal medicine and sleep
- Ontogenesis and sleep
- Sleep and nutrition
- Sleep and pulmonology
- Sleep and cardiovascular diseases
- Sleep and internal medicine
- Sleep and psychiatric illnesses
- Sleep and neurology
Master's Methodology
The Master combines methodologies to adapt to online training:
Online content
Syllabus, PDF files and videos on the virtual campus
Webinars and workshops
Live sessions with experts in the field
Clinical cases
Practical resolution of real cases
Continuous evaluation
4 test-type evaluations and Master's Final Project
The program is very complete: you start with physiology and end up seeing real cases of apnoea, insomnia and parasomnias. Ideal for strengthening knowledge.
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