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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Clinical Education and Training

Education and training are integral to meeting the goals of Sleep Medicine in improving clinical practice and patient-oriented outcomes. However, this subspecialty is still at its infancy in India, and there are no formal training programs. Current educational interventions are primarily targeted at medical professionals with an interest in Sleep Medicine and regular continuing medical education programs are conducted by Nithra Association of Professionals in Sleep Medicine (NAPS) which was formed and registered as a professional society during the first conference Sleep Medicine 2005 which was held in July, 2005.

This CME program has become an annual event thanks to the enthusiasm from the healthcare professionals from various disciplines including Internists, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Pulmonologists, Psychologists, Paediatricians, ENT Surgeons and Dental Surgeons. Sleep Medicine 2006 was well received by the delegates who appreciated the multidisciplinary content of the program.

Future Programs  

Sleep Medicine 2007 will be held in Chennai on July 7 & 8, 2007. Please watch this site for further specific details. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving brochure and/or registering for this program. This third annual conference of the National Association of Professionals in Sleep Medicine is being endorsed by World Association of Sleep Medicine www.wasmonline.org.

Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences in association with The Academy for Clinical Training (www.tact-india.com) will soon offer practical training for polysomnographic technicians and also basic and advanced sleep medicine training program for doctors.

Public and Patient Education

Our efforts at educating the public on the importance of sleep for good health are through regular media releases and materials published in public interest.(Nithra brochures).

Nithra Support Group through its regular meetings offers a unique forum to share knowledge and seek answers to questions relating to sleep from others patients and their family members and also Sleep Specialists.

Dr.N.Ramakrishnan, Director of Nithra Institute has addressed several corporate groups, professional and service organizations to provide education on sleep related issues.

Corporate Consulting

We offer consultative services on ‘Sleep, Health and Productivity’. In addition to educational lectures on Sleep and nutrition, this comprehensive service would encompass evaluation of existing work environment and suggestions to employers to improve overall employee health & welfare. If interested, please contact us for further details.