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Sleep Disorders

Jennifer Winters
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour

Sleep is a complex and essential behavioral state that occupies approximately one-third of the human lifespan. Although it is a universal and biologically necessary process, its clinical significance is often underestimated. Sleep plays a foundational role in physical health, cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, neurobiological restoration, and overall mental wellness. Disruptions in sleep are not merely secondary complaints; they can contribute to, exacerbate, or reflect underlying psychiatric, medical, and behavioral health conditions. For clinicians, understanding sleep as a core determinant of health is essential to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term client outcomes.

Course Creation Date:  5/7/2026

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Recognize that many different sleep disorders exist.
  2. Understand that nearly everyone, at some time, experiences difficulty sleeping. Understand that external and internal factors affect sleep and sleep patterns.
  3. Understand that treatments are available for sleep disorders

Course Author

Jennifer Winters, M.Ed. CAP, LMHC

Ms. Winters is a professional counselor licensed in Georgia, Florida and California. She has over 15 years of experience in the counseling profession with clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Sarah Reinhart, LCSW

Ms. Reinhart, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.  She has specialized in the alcohol and drug abuse industry for over 15 years.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
    BaysideCEU is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Bayside Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029. This course is offered in the self-paced/distance learning format.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions and nurses who have direct client contact.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 705903
  • Credit Hours: 1
Jennifer Winters
Sarah Reinhart
1 hour
This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions and nurses who have direct client contact.
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