In addition to its clinical mission, the SDRC has active educational and research programs. The center hosts a robust sleep disorders fellowship, and trainees from all medical specialties learn from nationally recognized experts in sleep medicine. In addition, enrollment in clinical trials is ongoing.

A-STEP provides participants with standardized education and training that develops a knowledge-base about sleep medicine and the professional skills required of a sleep technologist.  As a staff member at a sleep facility, a sleep technologist administers sleep tests to patients as well as therapeutic services.  The sleep technologist also assists the sleep physician with patient care and education.

The SDRC for Sleep Sciences and Medicine has earned ten-years accreditation as an A-STEP Provider, meaning that the Introductory Course has met the standards of accreditation designated by the Ministry of Health. The accreditation process involved a detailed evaluation of Kermanshah University of Medical Science for Sleep Sciences and Medicine’s program, including curriculum, resources and assessment.  

Individuals interested in receiving formalized education and training in sleep technology by enrolling as an A-STEP participant at the SDRC can email Habibolah Khazaie (hakhazaie@kums.ac.ir) or call (+98) 83-3826-5255.