Question 1

Is SHIP™ accredited for CME credits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SHIP™ is the only physician-created pediatric sleep certification program that carries Royal College MOC Section 3 and CFPC Mainpro+ accredited CME credits, recognized across Canada.

Question 2

Who created the SHIP™ pediatric sleep certification?

Accepted Answer

SHIP™ was created by Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett, a dual-trained pediatric respirologist and sleep medicine specialist practicing in Ontario, Canada. It is the only physician-created pediatric sleep certification program in the world.

Question 3

Who is SHIP™ designed for?

Accepted Answer

SHIP™ is designed for healthcare professionals including pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, sleep consultants, and allied health professionals who want evidence-based training in pediatric sleep medicine.

Question 4

Is SHIP™ available outside of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SHIP™ is a fully online, self-paced certification program available to clinicians in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Question 5

What pediatric sleep conditions does SHIP™ cover?

Accepted Answer

SHIP™ covers the full spectrum of pediatric sleep medicine including sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, behavioral insomnia of childhood, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, parasomnias such as night terrors and sleepwalking, and complex cases involving ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and obesity.

Question 6

Can parents learn about pediatric sleep through The Sleep Health Organization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Sleep Health Organization provides evidence-based pediatric sleep resources for parents alongside its professional certification programs. Visit thesleephealth.org to access parent-facing sleep guides and tools.

Question 7

Is melatonin safe for children?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin use in children should always be guided by a physician. The Sleep Health Organization provides a physician-created melatonin guide for parents, developed by pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett, covering appropriate use, dosing considerations, and when to seek professional assessment.

Question 8

What is the connection between ADHD and sleep in children?

Accepted Answer

ADHD and pediatric sleep disorders are closely linked — sleep-disordered breathing, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disruption frequently co-occur with ADHD and can mimic or worsen its symptoms. The Sleep Health Organization offers CME-accredited education for clinicians on identifying and managing this overlap.

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