Sleep Matters: Bridging the Gap Between Health Disciplines

One-Day Sleep Symposium by Sleepwell AU/NZ

When: Sunday, 10th August 2025 Where: The Littleton Cole Dental Centre (TLC) Address: 86 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Who is this course for? Practitioners of any medical, dental or allied health discipline with little to no knowledge about sleep medicine.

Course Overview

This course aims to provide health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the impact poor sleep has on overall health, and how you can play a crucial role in identifying sleep disorders and assisting clients in seeking appropriate treatment.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Impact of Poor Sleep on Health Examine the extensive effects of poor sleep on physical and mental well-being. Understand how untreated sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea, can lead to serious health complications, including cardiovascular issues, cognitive decline, and a reduced quality of life.
2. Identifying Sleep Disorders in a Healthcare Setting Learn how practitioners are uniquely positioned to detect signs of sleep disorders in their clients. This module focuses on key symptoms and indicators that can be observed during routine consultations, and how to guide clients towards appropriate testing and treatment.
3. Facilitating Sleep Testing for Clients Acquire practical strategies for assisting your clients in obtaining sleep tests. This includes understanding the types of sleep tests available—home sleep tests versus in-lab studies—and how to streamline the process from the clinic to diagnosis with a sleep physician.
4. Importance of Pain Science and Sleep Learn how pain impacts sleep quality and what can be done to increase long-term treatment success.
5. Available treatment options – pros and cons Gain a critical overview of the different treatment options available, including the advantages and disadvantages of each type. This will aid practitioners in making informed decisions when discussion treatment pathway options around treating sleep disorders.