Sleep disorder specialist

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A Sleep disorder specialist (SDS) is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT-SDS) that has successfully passed the certification examination NBRC-SDS.National Board of Respiratory Care, RRT-SDS Examination Application, 2011 The respiratory therapist may also be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-SDS) under certain conditions.National Board of Respiratory Care, CRT-SDS Examination application, 2011 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.