Sleep/Fatigue Management Course

COURSE OUTLINE:

·         The importance of good sleep for health, safety and well-being.

·         Why poor sleep increases the risk of accident and injury.

·         The causes of inadequate sleep – quantity and quality

·         Optimising sleep for shift workers – employers’ and employees’ perspective

·         Recognising the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders.

·         Seeking professional advice for sleep disorders.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

·         Understanding of how to organise shifts to optimise performance and health and minimise fatigue-related accidents.

·         Understanding of the importance of sleep to health, well-being, safety and performance

·         Examples of tools to offer their employees to help recognise the signs of inadequate sleep and/or sleep disorders

·         Written summary of the course content Contacts for professionals who can diagnose and treat those of their employees who seek help for sleep disorders.

COURSE DURATION:

3 Hours

COURSE COST:

$150.00 + GST

THIS COURSE IS PRESENTED BY SLEEP METRICS' DIRECTOR - LIZ KEALY

Liz Kealy  is the Technical Director of SleepMetrics. She has over 20 years clinical, research and commercial experience in Sleep Medicine gained on 3 continents. Until 2007 Liz was the clinical specialist and product manager for a Melbourne based company that designs, manufactures and markets sleep diagnostic equipment, including exporting around the world. Now with a Masters degree in Sleep Medicine, she has trained hundreds of physicians and technicians around the world in the use of hardware and software as well as the science of Sleep Medicine. She is passionate about the Science of Sleep and sharing her knowledge with others so that they can benefit from the improved health, happiness, safety and productivity that can be gained when sleep is improved.