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AmericAn AcAdemy of Sleep medicine ● Sleep educAtion SerieS courSeS Register online at www.aasmnet.org continuing education courses from the PRemieR provider of Sleep medicine training Sleep Center manager Boot Camp April 4–7, 2011 A-STeP introductory Course march 21–April 1, 2011 Scoring of Sleep Workshop April 16, 2011 All held at the state-of-the-art AASm national office!
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A m e r i c A n A c A d e m y o f S l e e p m e d i c i n e ● S l e e p e d u c A t i o n S e r i e S c o u r S e S
Register online at www.aasmnet.org
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Sleep Center manager Boot CampApril 4–7, 2011
A-STeP introductory Coursemarch 21–April 1, 2011
Scoring of Sleep WorkshopApril 16, 2011
Featuring Several New Courses: All held at the state-of-the-art AASm national office!
AASm Sleep education Series courses offer interactive professional education opportunities for sleep medicine practitioners and allied health professionals interested in learning more about sleep medicine. presented by expert faculty, the courses provide participants with in-depth, timely and relevant information that will improve their knowledge and understanding of sleep disorders and other issues related to the field.
The AASm is now offering the A-STeP introductory Course! Send your new technicians to this comprehensive two-week course to learn the necessary skills for a successful career in field of sleep technology. (p. 2)
everything you need to know about center management: Attend a 3½ day boot camp for center managers where attendees will receive an interactive, tailored review of essential business practices for a sleep center. (p. 4)
Full-day workshop covering the scoring of sleep studies: evaluate your knowledge of sleep scoring through an interactive review of recordings, lectures and pre- and post-tests. (p. 6)
All courses to be held at the AASm national office building: enjoy state-of-the-art meeting space and course technology designed specifically for sleep medicine training including a model sleep center for faculty demonstration and hands-on learning opportunities!
See what’s new this spring:
A m e r i c A n A c A d e m y o f S l e e p m e d i c i n e ● S l e e p e d u c A t i o n S e r i e S c o u r S e S
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there are 3 ways to register for AASm Sleep education Series courses:
1. Online. www.aasmnet.org/sleepedseries.aspx
(credit card only)
2. Fax. 630-737-9789 (credit card only)
3. mail. American Academy of Sleep medicineAttn: meeting department2510 north frontage roaddarien, il 60561(check or credit card)
How to RegisterThere’s Still Time to Register for…other courses currently available through the AASm include:
Current Topics in Sleep medicinefebruary 18–19, 2011Hilton la Jolla torrey pinesla Jolla, california
The Business of Sleep medicinefebruary 20–21, 2011Hilton la Jolla torrey pinesla Jolla, california
Board Review for the Sleep SpecialistThree Convenient Locations for 2011:march 18–20, 2011Westin Bonaventure Hotels and Suiteslos Angles, california
August 12–14, 2011Grand Hyatt denverdenver, colorado
September 9–11, 2011Hyatt regency restonreston, Virginia
for course details, and to register, visit the AASm website at ww.aasmnet.org/sleepedseries.aspx.
CoursesA-Step introductory course (march 21–April 1) .................................................................................2Sleep center manager Boot camp (April 4–7)....................................................................................4Scoring of Sleep Workshop (April 16) ..................................................................................................6
General informationGeneral information ....................................................................................................................................7registration instructions ............................................................................................................................8cme information .........................................................................................................................................8registration form ........................................................................................................................................9
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How to Register
3Questions? contact the AASm meeting department by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone to 630-737-9700 1
register online at www.aasmnet.org/sleepedseries.aspx.2
Date: march 21–April 1, 2011Location: AASm national office ● darien, il (chicago suburb)Course Chair: richard rosenberg, phdCredits: 80.00 AASt cecsCourse Tuition: $4,000.00 (includes the cost of books, access to online learning and the final exam fee)
Course Descriptionthe AASm Accredited Sleep technology education program (A-Step) introductory course is an 80-hour comprehensive program for sleep technicians new to the field. the two week course provides participants with the practical skills that are essential for a successful career in the profession of sleep technology and includes a mixture of didactic lectures, online learning, practical exercises and observation at a sleep center.
Target Audiencethis course is intended for sleep trainees and technicians new to the field and those initiating the process of certification.
Course Objectivesupon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• evaluate patient chart information;• demonstrate head measurement and electrode application;• diagram the technology of sleep recordings;• recognize sleep stages and abnormal respiratory events;• list common sleep disorders and their treatment; and• critique methods to improve sleep studies.
Facultyrichard rosenberg, phd–Course ChairGokhan mutlu, mdHarry Whitmore, rpSGt
Course Requirementsprior to the course, all attendees will be required to complete a course information document and submit proof that they meet the following requirements:
• proof of current Basic life Support cpr training; and• evidence of current tuberculosis screening.
Note: Attendees should have access to a laptop computer that they can bring with them to the course.
February 21, 2011 deadline to reserve Hotel rooms at discounted rate of $99/night
February 28, 2011 cancellation deadline
march 21–April 1, 2011 A-Step introductory course
important DatesThis course will be limited to 20 participants. Register early to secure your spot.
A-STeP introductory CourseA-STeP introductory Course
3Questions? contact the AASm meeting department by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone to 630-737-9700 3
Preliminary Schedule and Topics
Monday, March 21, 2011
7:00am - 8:00am continental Breakfast* and registration 8:00am - 9:30am Welcome to Sleep technology9:30am - 9:45am Break9:45am - 11:15am the patient chart11:15am - 12:15pm lunch*12:15pm - 1:15pm meet the Sleep disorders patient 1:15pm - 3:15pm Basics of electrode Application3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm Basics of electrode Application (cont.)
TueSDAy, mARCH 22, 2011
7:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:00am Basics of Sleep recordings9:00am - 10:00am Artifacts10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 12:15pm practice Session: electrode and Sensor Application12:15pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 2:15pm limb movement monitoring2:15pm - 3:15pm respiratory monitoring3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm polygraphic recordings
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
7:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:00am polysomnographic protocols9:00am - 10:00am normal Sleep10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 12:15pm Biological calibration12:15pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 3:15pm Breathing during Sleep3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm Sleep center emergencies
Thursday, March 24, 2011 & Friday, March 25, 2011
Self-paced online learning: Welcome to the Sleep center and recognizing Sleep disorders8:00pm - 8:00am Sleep center observation
Monday, March 28, 2011
7:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:00am Self-Assessment9:00am - 10:00am Scoring Workshop10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 12:15pm Scoring Workshop (cont.)12:15pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 3:15pm Scoring Workshop (cont.)3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm Scoring Workshop (cont.)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
7:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:00am insomnia9:00am - 10:00am Hypersomnias10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 11:15am circadian rhythm Sleep disorders11:15am - 12:15pm Sleep related movement disorders12:15pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 3:15pm Sleep related Breathing disorders3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm cpAp and other therapies for SrBd
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 & Thursday, March 31, 2011
Self-paced online learning: Scoring review and cpAp titration8:00pm - 8:00am Sleep center observation
Friday, april 1, 2011
7:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:00am parasomnias9:00am - 10:00am nocturnal epilepsy10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 11:15am pediatric Breathing disorders11:15am - 12:15pm other pediatric Sleep disorders12:15pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 3:15pm final examination3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 5:30pm competency demonstration
* These meals are provided; attendees are responsible for all other meals.
Date: April 4–7, 2011Location: AASm national office ● darien, il (chicago suburb)Course Chair: Judy coy, rnCredits: 29.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or AASt cecs
Course Descriptionevery sleep center should have an individual on staff who possesses an understanding of the unique business challenges that are present in an increasingly complex and competitive market. this course will provide attendees with the essential information and tools to effectively manage a sleep center. the intensive 3½ day boot camp will increase attendees’ competency in the areas of: sleep center policies and procedures; legal, coding and reimbursement issues; sleep center business practices; and best practices in sleep center management.
Target Audiencethis course is intended for current sleep center managers as well as senior-level technologists interested in learning more about the business practices required to manage a sleep center.
Course Objectivesupon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Apply AASm recommendations for sleep center policies and procedures and prepare for AASm accreditation;• describe significant legal, coding and reimbursement issues that affect sleep centers;• Assess and compare sleep center business practices for staffing, accounting and management; and• identify and evaluate best practices for sleep centers.
Faculty Judy coy, rn–Course ChairAmy Aronsky, doBruce Blehart, Jddemarée dufour-nonemannSam fleishman, mdthomas Heffronthomas mandler, JdKathleen mccanncraig pickerill, rpSGtrichard rosenberg, phdrussell Wilson, cpAcarolyn Winter-rosenberg
march 4, 2011 deadline to reserve Hotel rooms at discounted rate of $99/night
march 7, 2011 Advanced registration deadline to receive reduced registration fees
march 14, 2011 cancellation deadline
April 4–7, 2011 Sleep center manager Boot camp
important Dates
Advanced registration fees: on or before march 7, 2011$1,500 (member); $2,000 (nonmember)
regular registration fees: After march 7, 2011 $1,650 (member); $2,200 (nonmember)
Created to provide attendees with a tailored, tool-driven education, this course is ideal for individuals looking for a comprehensive review of sleep center business practices.
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Sleep Center manager Boot CampSleep Center manager Boot Camp
Preliminary Schedule and Topics
Monday, april 4, 2011
7:00am - 8:00am continental Breakfast* and registration8:00am - 8:15am introduction Judy Coy, RN8:15am - 8:45am policy and procedures manual Amy Aronsky, DO8:45am - 9:30am emergency response policy Amy Aronsky, DO9:30am - 10:15am patient Acceptance and direct referrals Amy Aronsky, DO10:15am - 10:30am Break10:30am - 11:00am diagnostic procedures Richard Rosenberg, PhD11:00am - 11:45am portable monitoring Sam Fleishman, MD11:45am - 12:30pm lunch*12:30pm - 1:15pm using the AASm Scoring manual Richard Rosenberg, PhD1:15pm - 1:45pm Scoring reliability Richard Rosenberg, PhD1:45pm - 2:15pm Quality Assurance Sam Fleishman, MD2:15pm - 2:45pm patient education and follow-up Sam Fleishman, MD2:45pm - 3:00pm Break3:30pm - 3:45pm Applying for AASm Accreditation Demarée Dufour-Nonemann3:45pm - 4:30pm Accreditation Site Visit Amy Aronsky, DO and Richard Rosenberg, PhD4:30pm - 5:00pm AASm inter-scorer reliability program Richard Rosenberg, PhD5:00pm - 6:00pm panel discussion: AASm Accreditation and Standards Faculty
Tuesday, april 5, 20117:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 8:45am place of Service Judy Coy, RN8:45am - 9:30am independent diagnostic testing facilities Bruce Blehart, JD9:30am - 10:15am Stark and dme Bruce Blehart, JD10:15am - 10:30am Break10:30am - 11:15am procedure coding Judy Coy, RN11:15am - 12:15pm documentation Judy Coy, RN12:15pm - 1:00pm lunch*1:00pm - 2:00pm medicare policies Judy Coy, RN2:00pm - 3:15pm compliance Judy Coy, RN3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 4:30pm medical records: HipAA, icd-10 and electronic medical records Carolyn Winter-Rosenberg4:30pm - 6:00pm panel discussion: legal and regulatory issues in Sleep medicine Faculty
Wednesday, april 6, 20117:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 9:30am communications for your Sleep practice Thomas Heffron and Kathleen McCann9:30am - 10:15am technologist and physician certification and training Richard Rosenberg, PhD10:15am - 10:30am Break10:30am - 11:15am Job descriptions Thomas Mandler, JD11:15am - 12:00pm Hiring and firing Thomas Mandler, JD12:00pm - 12:30pm panel discussion: Staffing Thomas Mandler, JD and Richard Rosenberg, PhD12:30pm - 1:15pm lunch*1:15pm - 1:45pm preparing a Budget Russell Wilson, CPA1:45pm - 2:15pm Billing and collection Russell Wilson, CPA2:15pm - 2:45pm taxes Russell Wilson, CPA2:45pm - 3:15pm Question and Answer Session: finances Russell Wilson, CPA3:15pm - 3:30pm Break3:30pm - 4:00pm management Structure for Single and multiple Sites Craig Pickerill, RPSGT4:00pm - 5:00pm Sleep center Business models Craig Pickerill, RPSGT5:00pm - 6:00pm contracting Craig Pickerill, RPSGT
Thursday, april 7, 20117:30am - 8:00am continental Breakfast*8:00am - 10:00am Breakout Sessions (Attendees will choose to participate in one of the following sessions) •developing Best practices for policies and procedures Richard Rosenberg, PhD •developing Best practices for Sleep center Business models Craig Pickerill, RPSGT •developing Best practices for regulatory issues Judy Coy, RN10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 12:00pm Group discussion: Best practices Faculty
* These meals are provided; attendees are responsible for all other meals.
3Questions? contact the AASm meeting department by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone to 630-737-9700 5
Course Descriptionthe Scoring of Sleep workshop will provide participants with the necessary background and explanations to understand the rules of the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. the workshop provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of the sleep study scoring process beginning with a brief review of filter settings and electrode placement followed by an in-depth discussion of the scoring rules with illustrations of key points and tables to summarize scoring strategies.
participants will have the opportunity to gauge their understanding of topics through a workshop pre-test, guided lectures including audience response questions, and a workshop post-test.
Target Audiencethis course is intended for all sleep trainees and technicians from those just starting a career in sleep technology to those preparing for certification. it is also useful for physicians new to the field who wish to gain a basic review of scoring.
Course Objectivesupon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• recognize key waveforms for sleep scoring;• differentiate sleep stages;• detect arousals from sleep;• Analyze sleep related breathing events;• identify common ecG abnormalities; and• distinguish abnormal eeG events.
Preliminary Schedule and Topics
saTurday, april 16, 2010
8:00am - 8:30am continental Breakfast* and registration8:30am - 8:45am introduction and pre-test8:45am - 10:00am Waveform recognition10:00am - 10:15am Break10:15am - 11:15am Sleep Stage Scoring11:15am - 12:00pm Arousals and eeG Abnormalities12:00pm - 1:30pm lunch*1:30pm - 3:00pm respiratory event Scoring3:00pm - 3:15pm Break 3:15pm - 4:15pm movements and cardiac event Scoring4:15pm - 4:45pm constructing the Sleep Study report 4:45pm - 5:30pm post-test and review
* these meals are provided; attendees are responsible for all other meals.
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Date: April 16, 2011Location: AASm national office ● darien, il (chicago suburb)Course Chair: richard rosenberg, phdCredits: 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or AASt cecs
march 18, 2011 Advanced registration deadline to receive reduced registration fees
march 18, 2011 deadline to reserve Hotel rooms at discounted rate of $99/night
march 25, 2011 cancellation deadline
April 16, 2011 Scoring of Sleep Workshop
important Dates
Advanced registration fees: on or before march 18, 2011$300 (member); $395 (nonmember)
regular registration fees: After march 18, 2011 $345 (member); $440 (nonmember)
Register for this full-day workshop to receive a comprehensive review of sleep study scoring.
Scoring of Sleep WorkshopScoring of Sleep Workshop
Questions? contact the AASm meeting department by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone to 630-737-9700 7
General informationGeneral informationLocation & Room ReservationsAll courses will all be held at the AASm national office, 2510 north frontage road, darien, illinois 60561. the AASm has reserved a block of guest rooms at the Aloft Bolingbrook, 500 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook, illinois 60440, at a special group rate of $99.00/night plus taxes. Space is limited, so please make reservations well in advance; the group rate will no longer be available if all rooms in the block sell out. reservations must be made by individual attendees directly with the hotel’s reservation department by calling (877) 462-5638 or online at www.aasmnet.org/sleepedseries.aspx. to receive the special group rate, you must identify yourself as part of the AASm course group. check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
A-STeP introductory Course ● march 21–April 1, 2011cut-off date: february 21, 2011
Sleep Center manager Boot Camp ● April 4–7, 2011cut-off date: march 4, 2011
Scoring of Sleep Workshop ● April 16, 2011cut-off date: march 18, 2011
FlightsSave on your airfare by booking with our official travel agent: corporate travel Solutions/American express. call toll-free (800) 526-4540, monday–friday from 8:00am–5:00pm central, or e-mail [email protected] and reference the AASm. Airfare savings are subject to availability; we suggest you make your arrangements as soon as you receive your registration confirmation.
the airports nearest to the AASm national office are o’Hare international Airport and midway international Airport. o’Hare is approximately 23 miles from the office. midway is approximately 18 miles from the office. Because you will be traveling to a suburb, we recommend that you do not pick-up a taxi outside of the baggage claim exit as these taxis will charge at 1.5 times the metered rate to take you to the hotel. rather, after you pick-up your baggage at the airport, contact 303 taxi via phone at (847) 256-8294 and provide them with the account number 6307379700. taxi service to and from the airport is approximately $40.00 each way, not including gratuity. please anticipate 30-40 minutes for travel time to and from either airport.
Transportation from Hotel to National OfficeShuttle service will be provided to and from the Aloft Bolingbrook to the AASm national office prior to and at the end of the day on each day of a course (and to and from sleep centers for A-Step clinical observation days). transportation to any other location or at any other time is the responsibility of the attendee. details regarding the shuttle schedule will be sent to attendees via e-mail in advance of the course.
mealsmeals provided by the AASm are available for registered attendees only. Guests of attendees cannot be accommodated during meal functions.
Recordingphotographing and/or recording, of any kind, of sessions and speakers at the course is strictly prohibited.
Questions?for information or questions regarding the courses, please contact:
AASm, meeting department2510 north frontage roaddarien, il 60561phone: 630-737-9700fax: 630-737-9789e-mail: [email protected]: www.aasmnet.org
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How to Registerthere are 3 ways to register for AASm Sleep education Series courses;
1. Online. www.aasmnet.org/sleepedseries.aspx (credit card only)
2. Fax. 630-737-9789 (credit card only)
3. mail. American Academy of Sleep medicine Attn: meeting department 2510 north frontage road darien, il 60561 (check or credit card)
Confirmation and Registration Disclaimerregistration is limited. please register early. confirmation letters will be sent via e-mail within one week of receipt of registration form and payment. All attendees must pre-register; on-site registration will not be accepted. the AASm will not be held liable if an individual purchases an airline ticket before receiving confirmation of registration for a course.
Cancellation PolicyWritten notification must be submitted to the AASm meeting department for registration cancellation. A $50.00 administrative fee will be withheld on cancellations postmarked prior to the cancellation deadline. After this date, no refunds will be available. refunds are not provided to no-shows. the AASm reserves the right to cancel any of these courses and provide a full refund should conditions war-rant. the refund will only include the cost of registration for the event.
Registration CategoriesMembersto register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Sleep medicine (AASm) or the American Association of Sleep technologists (AASt). if the AASm/AASt is unable to confirm that the individual is a member, the individual will be registered as a nonmember at the nonmember prevailing fees.
Employees of Center Memberto register as an employee of an AASm center member (with a maximum of four registrants), the registrant must currently be employed at a sleep center that is currently a member of the AASm. if the AASm is unable to confirm that the center is a member of the AASm, the individual will be registered as a nonmember at the nonmember prevailing fees.
NonmembersWant to register for the member price, but you’re not a member? if you are not an individual member of the AASm or AASt and would like to become a member, join the AASm to receive instant benefits including reduced course registration fees, journal subscriptions and much more. Visit the AASm website at www.aasmnet.org for more information about membership including a complete listing of benefits and a description of all m embership categories. membership is on a calendar-year basis (January 1–december 31).
Continuing medical educationthe American Academy of Sleep medicine is accredited by the Accreditation council for continuing medical education (Accme) to pro-vide continuing medical education for physicians.
these courses have been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential Areas and their elements of the Accme by the American Academy of Sleep medicine.
the American Academy of Sleep medicine designates the Sleep Center Manager Boot Camp as a live activity for a maximum of 29.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and the Scoring of Sleep Workshop as a live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. the AmA council on medical education mandates that accredited providers only offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to physicians. the AASm will issue a letter of attendance for activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to all other individuals.
the American Association of Sleep technologists designates the A-STEP Introductory Course for a maximum of 80.00 AASt continuing education credits, the Sleep Center Manager Boot Camp for a maximum of 29.75 AASt continuing education credits, and the Scoring of Sleep Workshop for a maximum of 7.00 AASt continuing education credits. individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity.
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AmeRiCAN ACADemy OF SLeeP meDiCiNe2510 north frontage roaddarien, il 60561-1511
continuinG educAtion courSeS from tHe PRemieR proVider of Sleep medicine trAininG
Sleep Center manager Boot CampApril 4–7
Scoring of Sleep WorkshopApril 16
A-STeP introductory Coursemarch 21–April 1
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Featuring Several new CourSeS: All held at the state-of-the-art AASM national office!
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