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February 2012


American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Therapies
February 24-25 • Phoenix, Ariz
(630) 737-9700
| www.aasmnet.org/event.aspx?id=373

This course will explore state-of-the-art patient care management in the diagnosis and treatment of various sleep disorders through a mix of traditional lectures, case-based discussions, pro/con debates and panel discussions. Management of commonly encountered sleep disorders in clinical practice will be discussed with emphasis on controversial and debatable areas that sleep clinicians encounter on a daily basis. Discussions will focus on providing relevant updated information and new patient management strategies that a sleep clinician can use in their practice.

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Advanced Sleep Medicine for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
February 25-26 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

First offering of an advanced sleep medicine course for NPs and PAs

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The Business of Sleep Medicine for Physicians
February 26-27 • Phoenix, Ariz
(630) 737-9700
| www.aasmnet.org/event.aspx?id=374

This course will explore the state-of-the-art of managing a sleep center and is a must-attend for physicians looking for ways to improve their current business practices. During the course, expert faculty will discuss a variety of practice management issues. The course will focus on three areas: managing a sleep center, coding and reimbursement and the future of sleep medicine practices.

March 2012


American Thoracic Society
17th Annual State of the Art (SOTA) Course
March 1-4 • Dallas, Tex
(212) 315-8693
| www.thoracic.org/education/state-of-the-art-course/index.php

The 17th Annual State of the Art (SOTA) Course on pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine provides a comprehensive review of the latest clinical and scientific advances and the opportunity to learn in an interactive and collegial environment.

National Sleep Foundation
Sleep Health & Safety 2012
March 2-3 • JW Marriott | Washington, DC
(703) 243-1697
| www.sleepfoundation.org/shs

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Basics of Sleep Center Management
March 3 • Darien, Ill
(630) 737-9700
| www.aasmnet.org/event.aspx?id=375

National Sleep Foundation
National Sleep Awareness Week
March 5-11 • Nationwide
(202) 222-8580
| www.sleepfoundation.org/event/national-sleep-awareness-week

National Sleep Awareness Week™, which takes place March 5-11, 2012, is an annual public education and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep. The week begins with the announcement of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep in America poll results and ends with the clock change to Daylight Saving Time, where Americans lose one hour of sleep. The Foundation's Sleep Care Center members host events in their local communities throughout the week, providing sleep education and screening to the public.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A-STEP Introductory Course
March 5-16 • Darien, Ill
(630) 737-9700
| www.aasmnet.org/event.aspx?id=376

Maine Sleep Society
Maine Sleep Society Educational Conference
March 9 • Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor, Maine
(207) 907-1630
| www.mainesleepsociety.org

Continuing education credit for sleep techs, respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses, PAs and NPs.

Thompson Rivers University
Multidisciplinary Sleep Science Conference
March 9-11 • Kamloops British Columbia Canada
(250) 828-5434
| www.tru.ca/sleep.html

This 3-day conference is an opportunity for sleep science/medicine professionals to network and discuss the application of new ideas and theories related to sleep medicine.

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine and Polysomnography
March 10-13 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

4/day weekend CME intensive sleep medicine introduction or review for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and industry reps.

American Association of Sleep Technologists
Advances in Sleep Technology: New Directions in Sleep Apnea Evaluation and Therapy
March 24-25 • Darien, Ill
(630) 737-9704
| www.aastweb.org/course.aspx?cid=379

This course is a must-attend event for sleep technologists who want to be at the forefront of their profession. During this two-day course, an expert faculty will discuss options for the evaluation and treatment of sleep related breathing disorders beyond polysomnography and CPAP. Lectures will focus on emerging technologies and how they can be used with various patient populations.

North East Sleep Society
26th Annual Conference
March 30-31 • Tarrytown, NY
(800) 328-2308
| www.northeastsleep.org/index.html

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Essentials of Sleep Technology - A-STEP
March 31-April 6 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

80-hour A-STEP training: consists of 24 hours of online content that links to a 7-day live class

April 2012


Tennessee Sleep Society
2012 Annual Spring Conference
April 13 • Franklin, Tenn
| www.tnsleep.net/home.html

Dr. Merrill Wise from Memphis, TN is this year's Course Director and Conference Moderator. Our Keynote Speaker this year is Dr. Sam Sleishman President-Elect AASM. This year we will be doing something a little different. Members have asked us for more technical specific topics and courses during our annual conference. On Saturday and Sunday following the conference we will be hosting several intensive study events. These lectures will have limited seating.

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
April 14-15 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

2/day weekend course designed to meet the clinical needs of NPs and PAs.

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Scoring Adult Sleep Studies
April 20-21 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Intermediate Sleep Center Management Series
April 21-22 • Darien, Ill
(630) 737-9700
| www.aasmnet.org/event.aspx?id=377

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Scoring Pediatric Sleep Studies
April 22-23 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals
3rd GASP Annual Meeting
April 28 • Atlanta, Ga
(770) 613-0932 | www.gasleep.org/

This activity has been designed to meet the continuing educational needs of physicians, PhDs, respiratory care professionals, sleep technologists, and other allied healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with sleep disorders, as well as residents in training and students. This activity has been planned to increase knowledge and understanding of current diagnostic and therapeutic trends in sleep medicine.

May 2012


Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine and Polysomnography
May 8 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

4/day weekend CME intensive sleep medicine introduction or review for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and industry reps.

FOCUS Publications Inc
FOCUS on Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine Conference
May 10-12 • Nashville, TN.
(800) 661-5690
| www.FOOCUS.com

Make plans to join thousands of respiratory and sleep professionals at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN, May 10-12, 2012 for the 12th Annual FOCUS Conference. Early registration will remain $350 for the fourth year in a row and once again, the significant others of all attendees will be admitted free of charge (no CEUs, however). Students will enjoy the discounted fee of $100 to attend. The main, 18-20 CEU conference will start on Thursday, May 10, 2012, although there will be special educational events the day before, including the Becoming a Sleep Educator Conference, presented by the American College of Chest Physicians. This program will provide 7.5 additional CEU's approved for respiratory therapists, sleep techs, and nurses.

American Thoracic Society
ATS 2012 International Conference
May 18-23 • San Francisco, Calif
(212) 315-8652
| conference.thoracic.org/2012/Programs/call-for-abstracts.php

The ATS International Conference represents an unequalled opportunity to present original research and unique case reports at the leading conference on pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.

Society for Research on Biological Rhythms
SRBR 13th Biennial Meeting
May 19-23 • Destin, Fla
(217) 244-7662
| www.srbr.org/Pages/SRBR_Meeting.aspx

This event will showcase the most recent scientific advancements in the field of biological rhythms research.

June 2012


Associated Professional Sleep Societies
SLEEP 2012
June 9-13 • Boston, Mass
(630) 737-9700 | www.apss.org/Default.aspx

Join sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world at SLEEP 2012, the premier event that blends the most current sleep research with the best clinical practices.

American Association of Sleep Technologists
AAST 34th Annual Meeting
June 10-13 • Boston, Mass
(630) 737-9704
| www.aastweb.org/AnnualMeeting/

The meeting features a full-day of postgraduate courses and three days of general sessions, which include an assortment of workshops, invited lecturer presentations, symposia, discussion groups and focus groups.

Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Essentials of Sleep Technology - A-STEP
June 23-29 • Atlanta, GA
(678) 651-2000
| www.sleepschool.com

80-hour A-STEP training: consists of 24 hours of online content that links to a 7-day live class

July 2012


American Association for Respiratory Care
AARC Summer Forum
July 13-15 • Santa Fe, NM
(972) 243-2272
| www.aarc.org/education/meetings/#future_congress

August 2012


Iowa Sleep Society
2012 Conference
August 24 • Iowa | iasleepsociety.org/

September 2012


New England Polysomnographic Society
2012 Conference
September 13-14 • Danvers, Mass | www.nepolysomnographic.com/default.html

October 2012


West Virginia Sleep Society
Sleep Retreat
October 12-13 • Blennerhasset Hotel, Parkersburg, WV
| www.wvsleepsociety.org/annual_conference.asp

The 2012 West Virginia Sleep Society Sleep Retreat will be held at the historic Blennerhasset Hotel in Parkersburg, WV. All sleep professionals are invited to attend for a weekend of education and networking with colleagues.

November 2012


American Association for Respiratory Care
International Respiratory Congress
November 10-13 • New Orleans, La
(972) 243-2272
| www.aarc.org/education/meetings/

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