Sleep in Development (Child)
SLEE5019
Aims: To understand sleep and sleep disorders during early development; to be introduced to paediatric sleep medicine and patient management. Content: Development of Respiratory Control: Respiratory control and its relationship to the sleep-wake cycle is not constant throughout life, but displays marked changes during development. These developmental stages are discussed from fetal biophysical states through to childhood are discussed in this module. Central Apnoea & OSA in Children: The occurrence and clinical significance of these conditions are examined. Paediatric Parasomnias: Parasomnias that are of interest in paediatrics are discussed, from night terrors to SIDS. Medical Management of Paediatric Sleep Disorders: The diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in children. Dental Management of Paediatric Sleep Disorders: Identification of the role of Dentistry in sleep disorders in children, and exploration of dental treatment options.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 2
Commencing semesters: 1, 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: SLEE5019
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No