Training Opportunities
Poor sleep can impact your physical and mental health. Research has shown in samples of public safety personnel (PSP) that the majority reported symptoms consistent with insomnia, and PSP consistently get less sleep than the general population (Angehrn et al., 2020; Cramm et al., 2021). Research has also shown that structured sleep education provided to PSP can help improve their sleep (Nakada, Sugimoto, Kadotani, & Yamada, 2017; Sullivan et al., 2021).
Given the increased understanding of the importance of sleep to both mental and physical health, CIPSRT has partnered with Dr. Colleen Carney, Director of the Sleep and Depression Laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University, to develop a sleep course for PSP.
Sleep 101 is offered in a fully online format with 4 live sessions that build upon the concepts introduced in CIPSRT’s Sleep Toolkit for Public Safety Personnel. The first session is mandatory for anyone who wants to take the remaining sessions. Those who complete the first session may then choose to participate in some or all three of the additional sessions, depending on which elements of sleep they want to explore.
Each session will feature a discussion led by Dr. Carney, and an opportunity for interactive activities and questions.
Who is eligible for this training?
The Sleep 101 Course was developed for Public Safety Personnel who meet the following requirements…
- Currently employed within a public safety service or a related field
- Able to commit to the required first session Interested in mental wellness and enhanced mental well-being within yourself and your peers.
Public Safety Personnel refers to personnel who ensure the safety and security of Canadians. This includes but is not limited to…
- border services officers
- public safety communicators
- correctional workers
- firefighters (career and volunteer)
- Indigenous emergency managers
- operational intelligence personnel
- paramedics
- police (municipal, provincial, federal)
- search and rescue personnel
Outcome / Benefits
- Improve individual understanding of sleep from evidence-informed research
- Improve knowledge of sleep problems commonly experienced by PSP
- Identify possible sleep concerns
- Gain tips and suggestions to improve sleep quality
- Access information on determining the ideal sleep pattern based on individual needs
Training and Registration Details
- Facilitator(s): Dr. Colleen Carney
- Language(s): English
- Estimated Time Commitment: 6.5 hours for the full course (4 sessions)
- Modality: Synchronous Learning (live sessions). Sessions will not be recorded.
- Delivery: Online — Zoom
- Achievement: A letter of completion will be provided by CIPSRT for each module attended. A certificate of full completion will be provided to those who participate in all 4 sessions of the course
- Cost: No cost to participants
Session 1 – Sleeping Well for Public Safety Personnel
- Date: Jan 26, 2023
- Estimated Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Additional information: Session completion required to continue in course.
Session 2 – Addressing Insomnia in Public Safety Personnel
- Date: Jan 31, 2023
- Estimated Time Commitment: 1.5 hours
- Additional information: Must have completed session 1 to register
Session 3 – Addressing Apnea in Public Safety Personnel, and why Treatment will Improve and Prolong Your Life
- Date: Feb 1, 2023
- Estimated Time Commitment: 1.5 hours
- Additional information: Must have completed session 1 to register
Session 4 – Coping with Shift Work and Working with your Clock
- Date: Feb 2, 2023
- Estimated Time Commitment: 1.5 hours
- Additional information: Must have completed session 1 to register