Students from Presque Isle High School attended a presentation by staff of The Aroostook Medical Center’s (TAMC) sleep lab recently. The students, juniors and seniors enrolled in a college prep Psychology course taught by George Knox, learned about sleep disorders and healthcare career opportunities in the sleep medicine field.
“Students are able to see, in a real-life setting, what they have learned about in the classroom,” said Knox.
The students were divided into two groups, with each group taking turns experiencing different presentations. Dr. David Weed, medical director of the sleep disorder center, gave a lecture on sleep disorders. Clinical supervisor Tina Weed, RPSGT, demonstrated some hands-on equipment used by a sleep medicine technician.
The staff at the sleep lab has offered such presentations in the past to high school students, most recently to students from Fort Kent High School.
“Educators have approached us about giving their students a tour of the sleep lab and offering insight into our profession,” added Weed. “We enjoy being able to share what we do.”
“Insomnia is the most commonly diagnosed sleep disorder,” Dr. Weed informed students from Mr. Knox’s Psychology class.
