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
• American Association of Sleep Technologists

References

1. ^ National Board of Respiratory Care, RRT-SDS Examination Application, 2011
2. ^ National Board of Respiratory Care, CRT-SDS Examination application, 2011