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Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine and Society

A neuroscience-grounded course that transforms understanding of sleep’s vital role in health and society.

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What you will learn in Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society Course

  • Neuroscience of sleep/wake cycles
  • Sleep’s impact on cognitive performance
  • Diagnosis of sleep disorders (insomnia, apnea, narcolepsy)
  • Evidence-based sleep improvement techniques

  • Societal consequences of sleep deprivation
  • Pharmacological vs behavioral interventions
  • Sleep across the lifespan

Program Overview

Sleep Neurobiology

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Covers circadian rhythms, sleep stages (NREM/REM), and neurotransmitter systems.
  • Includes brain imaging studies.

Sleep Medicine

⏱️1 weeks

  • Diagnostic criteria for major sleep disorders, polysomnography interpretation, and treatment algorithms.

Sleep Optimization

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Evidence-based sleep hygiene, CBT-I techniques, and light/dark cycle management.
  • Features sleep tracking analysis.

Societal Impact

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Examines sleep deprivation’s effects on healthcare, transportation, and education systems. Includes policy discussions.

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Job Outlook

  • Professional value: Essential for healthcare providers
  • Salary potential: Sleep specialists earn 200K300K
  • Industry demand: Growing sleep medicine field
  • Certification benefit: Counts toward CCSH credentials
9.8Expert Score
Highly Recommended
Explore the science of sleep - from neurobiology to clinical disorders - and master evidence-based strategies for optimal rest.
Value
9.5
Price
9.5
Skills
9.7
Information
9.8
PROS
  • Taught by University of Michigan sleep researchers
  • Balanced clinical/public health focus
  • Includes sleep tracking guidance
  • Science-based improvement techniques
CONS
  • Limited actigraphy/PAP device training
  • No live patient demonstrations
  • Requires basic biology knowledge

Specification: Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine and Society

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine and Society
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