A Sleep disorder specialist (SDS) is a
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT-SDS) that has successfully passed the certification examination
NBRC-SDS. The respiratory therapist may also be a
Certified Respiratory Therapist A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), formerly Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), is a therapist who has graduated from a respiratory therapy program at a university or college and has passed a national certification exam. A CRT or ...
(CRT-SDS) under certain conditions.
[National Board of Respiratory Care, CRT-SDS Examination application, 2011] The sleep disorder specialist scores and performs
polysomnography and also assists in diagnosing and preparing a treatment plan for the condition. Some of the conditions the sleep disorder specialist helps evaluate and treat are;
insomnia,
sleep apnea,
restless legs syndrome, and
narcolepsy.
See also
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Respiratory therapy
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Certified Respiratory Therapist A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), formerly Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), is a therapist who has graduated from a respiratory therapy program at a university or college and has passed a national certification exam. A CRT or ...
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American Association of Sleep Technologists The American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) is an organization that promotes the interests of sleep technologists. It promotes standardized education for sleep technicians, sleep technologists and sleep center managers. It spends resour ...
References
Allied health professions
Respiratory therapy
Pulmonary function testing
Sleep medicine
Health care occupations
Medical credentials
Respiratory therapist credentials and certifications
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