Continuing Education
NEW THIS YEAR: There is no fee to claim continuing education credits; however, you must select the appropriate credits during registration in order to be eligible to claim them after the meeting. The following credits are offered for SLEEP 2026.
| Credit Type |
|---|
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit for Physicians |
| Continuing Education for Technologists (CEC) |
| Continuing Education (CE) for Psychologists |
| Letter of Attendance for Non-Physicians |
| Day | Credit Hours Possible (with ticketed sessions) | Credit Hours Possible (without ticketed sessions) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 13 | up to 7.50 maximum credits | |
| Sunday, June 14 | up to 7.75 maximum credits | up to 4.00 maximum credits |
| Monday, June 15 | up to 6.00 maximum credits | up to 5.00 maximum credits |
| Tuesday, June 16 | up to 7.00 maximum credits | up to 6.00 maximum credits |
| Wednesday, June 17 | up to 7.00 maximum credits | up to 6.00 maximum credits |
| Total | up to 35.25 maximum credits | up to 21.00 maximum credits |
Learning Objectives
After attending SLEEP 2026, participants should be able to:
- Summarize relevant information on the latest sleep research and clinical practices
- Identify present issues or challenges in diagnosis/treatment of sleep disorders, practice of sleep medicine or topics related to the field of sleep
- Integrate strategies and tools for the enhancement/advancement of sleep medicine
- Recognize and discuss common sleep disorders
General Session and Postgraduate Course Recordings
Learners can earn a maximum of 35.25 credits for eligible sessions offered in the SLEEP meeting by attending live sessions, viewing recordings, or combining both methods of participation. To receive credits, participants must register separately for the appropriate credit (e.g., CME, CEC, letter of attendance) and pay the administrative fee. (Note: SLEEP 2026 recordings are not approved for CE credit for psychologists.)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit for Physicians
SLEEP 2026 meeting activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS). The AASM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AASM designates this live activity for a maximum of 35.25* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for eligible sessions offered in the SLEEP meeting by attending live sessions, viewing on-demand recordings, or combining both methods of participation.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits for Physicians” during the registration process.
Technologist Continuing Education Credits (CEC)
CECs will be offered to sleep technologists who attend SLEEP 2026.
A maximum of 35.25* credits for eligible sessions offered in the SLEEP meeting by attending live sessions, purchasing recordings, or combining both methods of participation. To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “CEC for Technologists” during the registration process.
Continuing Education (CE) for Psychologists
To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “Continuing Education (CE) for Psychologists” during the registration process.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and APSS. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and APSS. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: No CE requirements
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
* OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.
MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY
Letter of Attendance
Individuals who are not eligible for any type of continuing education credits offered at SLEEP 2026 may receive a letter of attendance outlining the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated for the sessions they attend at SLEEP 2026. To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “Letter of Attendance” during the registration process.
Physician Assistant (PA) Credit
PAs may claim a maximum of 35.25* Category 1 credits for eligible sessions offered in the SLEEP meeting by attending live sessions, purchasing recordings, or combining both methods of participation. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “Letter of Attendance” during the registration process.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Credit
NPs may claim a maximum of 35.25* Category 1 credits for eligible sessions offered in the SLEEP meeting by attending live sessions, viewing on-demand recordings, or combining both methods of participation.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines. To receive proof of participation from SLEEP 2026, please select “Letter of Attendance” during the registration process.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
All individual postgraduate courses will offer Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points and Self-Assessment (SA) CME credits. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.50 MOC points/SA CME credits (for each individual full-day postgraduate course) or 3.75 MOC points/SA CME credits (for each individual half-day postgraduate course) for the following boards:
- Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program;
- MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program; and
- Annual part II self-assessment credits in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC); and
- An application has been submitted to The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for SLEEP 2026 postgraduate course self-assessment credits.
It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM, ABP, or ABOHNS MOC credit.
Continuing Education is an additional cost that can be added at the final stage of registration for postgraduate courses.
*The maximum number of credits available for attending SLEEP 2026 is inclusive of all ticketed and general sessions, or by purchasing the on-demand recordings in place of ticketed sessions.
DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER FOR CREDITS
Follow the instructions below to ensure that you receive credit for SLEEP 2026:
- When you register for SLEEP 2026, be sure to add the appropriate continuing education credits to your registration.
- Continuing education credits must be added to your registration in order to be able to claim after the meeting ends.
- To claim your credit following the meeting, follow the instructions provided in the email that will be sent to you.
DEADLINE TO CLAIM CREDITS:
- August 1, 2026 for CE for Psychologists
- April 22, 2027 for CME, Letters of Attendance, and AASM CEC.
- April 22, 2027 for MOC and ABPN SA CME.
- After these dates, individuals will no longer be able to receive credits.