Thank you for your interest in the course.
For information about future dates or to join the waiting list, please contact Lisa on lisa@sleepconsultancyltd.co.uk
This unique two-day programme provides an intensive, hands-on introduction to paediatric sleep medicine, with additional focus on adolescent sleep challenges. Through practical demonstrations, supervised workshops, and individualised scoring practice, participants will develop confidence in setting up, scoring, and interpreting paediatric polysomnographic and polygraphic sleep studies.
The course attracts health professionals from across the UK and internationally. A strong understanding of spoken English is required.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health accrediation has been granted.
This course is ideal for:
Physicians
Medical trainees
Nurses & Allied health professionals
Students & Researchers
Professionals working in paediatrics, adolescent medicine, sleep medicine, or related fields
Anyone seeking practical skills in paediatric sleep assessment
Participants will gain a thorough grounding in:
Understanding and evaluating paediatric polysomnographic recordings
Hands-on experience in setting up and scoring polysomnography and polygraphy in children
Recognising normal and abnormal sleep patterns from newborns to adolescents
Differentiating paediatric from adult sleep physiology
Assessing adolescent sleep issues, including the role of actigraphy
Applying practical skills within real-world clinical or research settings
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and application of paediatric polysomnography
Perform the core practical skills: setup, wiring, troubleshooting, and scoring
Interpret paediatric sleep studies confidently and accurately
Apply their skills in a clinical or research environment
Enhance professional development in paediatric and adolescent sleep medicine
Our experienced staff will be on hand throughout the programme, offering one-to-one guidance, tailored feedback, and extended time for questions.
Delegate numbers are strictly limited to 12, allowing for a 3:1 ratio, ensuring highly personalised teaching and ample practical experience.
The course combines lectures, hands-on workshops, and group exercises.
Topics include:
Fundamentals of paediatric sleep: newborn to adolescent
Setting up paediatric polysomnography and polygraphy
Sleep staging across childhood and adolescence
Key differences between paediatric and adult sleep
Adolescent sleep issues and the use of actigraphy
Assessing sleepiness in children and teens
If you would like to register for this course or require further information, please get in touch or email Lisa on lisa@sleepconsultancyltd.co.uk
