Healing Through Sleep: Holistic Management of Sleep Disorders & Nightmares - 2 AOA Category 1-A Credits
Tracking # 20-1343180
$60.00
What you'll learn
Provided by an AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsor, this activity is eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit and includes instructor interaction; questions submitted by email will receive a response within 48 hours. Sleep complaints are rarely just about sleep. They often reflect a mix of neurobiological stress, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and psychosocial strain, and that complexity is exactly where osteopathic medicine can deliver measurable value. This course helps DOs move beyond symptom-focused prescribing and build a comprehensive, patient-centered approach that targets the root contributors to sleep disruption.
You will strengthen diagnostic skills for identifying underlying drivers of disordered sleep, including somatic dysfunction and contributing structural patterns. The activity provides practical, hands-on guidance for applying Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) within an evidence-informed sleep care plan, alongside actionable lifestyle and behavioral strategies that support recovery and self-regulation. Designed for real-world practice, this training equips osteopathic physicians to improve patient function, reduce sleep-related burden, and elevate quality of life through integrated, whole-person care.
Course overview
Provided by an AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsor, this activity is eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit and includes instructor interaction; questions submitted by email will receive a response within 48 hours. The management of sleep disorders is shifting from a primarily pharmacological model toward a comprehensive, patient-centered paradigm that addresses the root causes of sleep disruption. Mastering this approach requires a deep, nuanced understanding of the interplay between neurobiological, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial factors. This educational activity provides an in-depth exploration of the osteopathic approach to sleep, from advanced diagnostic skills for identifying underlying somatic dysfunction to the practical, hands-on application of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). Furthermore, it details actionable strategies for incorporating lifestyle and behavioral modifications, equipping osteopathic physicians with the advanced skills needed to move beyond symptom management and significantly improve patient function and quality of life.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors
Osteopathic Doctor
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopath Limited License
Osteopathic Area Critical Need
Osteopathic Physician
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Interstate Medical License Compact
Osteopathic Physician
Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners
Osteopathic Physician
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Osteopathic Physician
Disclosure statements
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
- Al J. Ventzek, DO, FAAEM – Content Expert and Faculty
- Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Content Reviewer
- Peter A. Kreckel, RPh - Content Reviewer
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. LMU-DCOM designates this program for a maximum of 2.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
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