Starting the Sleep Conversation with Allied Health
This is part one in a six-part series on the evolution of the sleep technologist role. AAST has engaged professionals from across allied healthcare to address, from their perspective, the […]
Working Together to Identify Pediatric SDB
This is part two in a six-part series on the evolution of the sleep technologist role. AAST has engaged professionals from across allied healthcare to address, from their perspective, the […]
Sleep Technology: An Educator’s Perspective
This is part three in a six-part series on the evolution of the sleep technologist. AAST has engaged professionals from across allied healthcare to address, from their perspective, the value […]
Bridging the Gap between the Sleep Lab DME – A Sleep Educator’s Role
Having been in health care for nearly 35 years now, I feel like I have worked all aspects of patient care. I did bedside care for patients as a respiratory […]
4 Ways You Can Advance Your Career as a Sleep Technologist
Sleep medicine is an advancing field and continues to grow rapidly. Because there’s a greater awareness of sleep disorders these days, there are more job openings, including as a sleep […]
The Fundamentals of EKG
A vital component of a full night polysomnogram is the monitoring of a patient’s heart rate and rhythm via the electrocardiogram (EKG) channel, as it gives a graphical illustration of […]
For the Newbie: Education
This is part four in the “For the Newbie” series. Click to view part one, part two and part three.
AAST June CCSH Workshop Preview
AAST’s Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) Designated Education Program is designed for health professionals who work directly with sleep medicine patients, families and other health care practitioners to coordinate […]
Case Study Scenarios
A patient scenario involves analyzing the patient’s test results and utilizing appropriate communication techniques to provide enhanced targeted education to improve outcomes. As sleep health navigators, and Certified Clinical Sleep […]
What’s in Your Wallet?
“What’s in your wallet?” This is a popular refrain from a television commercial touting the benefits of a credit card. It promises that the card holder is ready for all […]
