Sleep disorder specialist
A Sleep disorder specialist (SDS) is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT-SDS) that has successfully passed the national registry exam[1]. The respiratory therapist may also be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-SDS) under certain conditions[2]. 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
- Respiratory therapy
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Registered Sleep Technologist
- The American Association of Sleep Technologists
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