Academy of Sleep and Consciousness ASC

MAS Advanced Knowledge

Building up on the Basic Modules, the Advanced program consists of 3 online modules with approx. 30 in-depth online lectures.  

English is the official language of tuition.

Modules

Basics Science (self-study)

Programm

Network neurophysiology F. Fröhlich
Network physiology-pathology K. Schindler
Network physiology of the sleep wake cycle A. Adamantidis
Genetics of sleep and sleep disorders  M. Tafti
Circadian clocks: mechanisms and functions S. Brown
Sleep across the life span and spieces M. Schmidt
Neurobiology of the consciousness system S. Sarasso
Sleep, epilepsy and chronobiology M. Baud
Animal model of narcolepsy T. Scammel
Animal model of RBD P.H. Luppi

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 60-70 hours of self-study
Credits: 5 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.

 

Primary Sleep Disorders (self-study)

Programm

Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders C. Garbazza
Sleep-related movement disorders A. Heidbreder
RLS/PLMS: clinical aspects and treatment M. Manconi
Parasomnias and state dissociations L. Nobili
REM parasomnias and treatment P. Bargiotas
Treatment of insomnia: pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approach D. Rieman
Pediatric sleep medicine O. Bruni
Sleep apneas R. Heinzer
OSA treatment: options and complications R. Heinzer
Physiology and phenomenology of dreaming F. Siclari
Pediatric narcolepsy G. Piazzi
Primary central disorders of hypersomnolece I C. Bassetti
Primary central disorders of hypersomnolece II C. Bassetti

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 60-80 hours of self-study
Credits: 6 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.

Objective Sleep Measures (self-study)

Programm

Imaging during slepp (IMRI, PET, NIRS) P. Maquet
Electrical activity during sleep (EEG, HD-EEG, MEG, LFP, Unit recordings) K. Schindler
Objective measurments of sleep in the sleep laboratory P. Pizza
Introduction of sleep scoring A. Castelnovo
Introduction of RemLogic and sleep scoring with RemLogic A. Roussac
Practical study with remote access to RemLogic self-study

This module will be accessible online.

Duration: 40-50 hours of self-study
Credits: 4 ECTS
Location: Online: self-study
Exams: The examination will consist in multiple-choice questions. Students are required to pass in order to gain access to the next lectures.