Blog – Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

Recertifying Your RPSGT or CCSH Credential Through Continuing Education A Step-By-Step Guide

October 27, 2025

By Cherise Lee, BRPT’s Credentialing Manager Maintaining your RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), or CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) credential is essential for career growth and professionalism in sleep technology. Further, it demonstrates a sleep tech’s mastery of key job competencies and is maintained through continuing education. BRPT offers a structured process for recertification by […]

Celebrate Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week: October 19–25, 2025

October 17, 2025

Join us October 19–25, 2025, as we celebrate Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week (STAW)—a time to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of sleep technologists everywhere. This annual celebration, organized by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), honors the professionals who play a vital role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, improving patient outcomes, and […]

BRPT at World Sleep 2025: Expanding the Global Conversation on Sleep Medicine

September 16, 2025

By Lydia Pelliccia, BRPT’s Communications Director The recent World Sleep Conference 2025 in Singapore brought together more than 4,000 professionals from around the globe, highlighting the diversity, innovation, and collaboration shaping the future of sleep medicine. BRPT President Amber Allen, MBA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH and President-Elect Steve Glinka, MPH, RPSGT proudly represented BRPT, contributing their […]

Legacy of Sleep: Three Generations and the Passion Behind the Profession

August 28, 2025

Spotlight on Brittany Schaeffer, RPSGT Brittany Schaefer, RPSGT, is a member of the BRPT Board of Directors. Since 2008, she has worked nationwide as a traveling RPSGT, gaining broad experience in both in-patient and out-patient sleep care through roles in IDTFs and major healthcare systems. By Lydia Pelliccia, BRPT Communications Director In the world […]

Spotlight: Shaping the Future of Sleep Medicine – A Conversation with a Pioneering Sleep Technologist

June 18, 2025

By BRPT’s Communications Director, Lydia Pelliccia When the University of Utah set out to design a state-of-the-art Sleep/Wake Center, they turned to the Sleep Lab Manager, Jason Burch, RPSGT whose vision and experience would be instrumental in reimagining what a sleep lab could be. We sat down with this key contributor to learn how patient […]

The Rigorous Process Behind The Development Of A Credentialing Exam

May 29, 2025

By Kenan Hoelke, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, Chair of the BRPT’s Exam Development Committee Credentialing examinations – especially ones that are NCCA accredited – such as the RPSGT exam, serve as critical benchmarks for professional competency in healthcare and allied health fields. While candidates may focus on preparation and performance, the development of these exams is […]

Spotlight on: Wayne Nelson B.Sc., RRT, RPSGT, CCSH, R. EEG T., who is a Respiratory Therapist/Polysonographer/EEG Technologist in Barrie, Ontario, Canada who has been in sleep for 27 years

May 22, 2024

In Their Words – BRPT Credential Holders Share Their Stories As BRPT celebrates its 45th anniversary, we reached out to credential holders who’ve held and retained a BRPT credential for a number of years. Many graciously offered to share their experiences, highlights, career paths and advice with us. Spotlight on: Wayne Nelson B.Sc., RRT, RPSGT, CCSH, […]

Spotlight on: Tamika Cranford, MHPE, RRT-NPS, RPSGT, CCSH who is a PAP Therapy Outcomes Coordinator in Kansas City, MO who has been in sleep for 12 years

May 1, 2024

Spotlight on: Jill West, RPSGT, CCSH, Sleep Clinical Educator in Ogden, Utah who’s been in sleep for 14 years

April 22, 2024

Spotlight on: Courtney Hinrichs, MPH, CCSH, RPSGT, who is a Practice Manager at UCI Health – Sleep Medicine in Newport Beach, CA

April 16, 2024