
Getting Enough ZZZs: The Importance of Sleep
Price: $15.00
Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining health and supporting effective caregiving. This course helps caregivers understand why sleep matters, how it impacts the body and mind, and what takes place during different stages of the sleep cycle.
Participants will learn how quality sleep supports mood, memory, physical health, and overall well-being, along with practical ways to improve their own sleep habits. The training highlights how being well-rested contributes to safer, more attentive, and more compassionate care.
Learning Objectives:
Define sleep and explain its core functions
Identify key reasons why sleep is essential for health and daily performance
Describe what happens during sleep cycles and the science behind them
Recognize how sleep supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Gain a basic understanding of the science behind sleep, the health benefits of sleep, and senior sleep patterns.
Intended Audience: Licensed caregivers needing In Home Care (IHC) continued education
State: Oregon
Course Type: Continuing Education
Course Credits: 1 hour of Continuing Education credit
Language: English
Delivery: Self-Paced Online
Prerequisites: none
