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

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

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

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

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: Tamika Cranford, MHPE, RRT-NPS, RPSGT, […]

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

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: Jill West, RPSGT, CCSH,  Sleep […]

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

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: Courtney Hinrichs, MPH, CCSH, RPSGT, […]

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: Charity Faith Worrick, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, a Polysomnographer in Knoxville, TN who’s been in sleep for […]

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: Kenan Hoelke, BS, RPSGT, RST, CCSH who is a Sleep Researcher in Reykjavik, Iceland. Kenan […]

CPSGTs And The Importance Of Continuing Education

The sleep profession continues to be a vibrant and growing field with many new and exciting opportunities for sleep health professionals. For those new to sleep, earning the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) certification is an excellent first step on this career path. The CPSGT certification is time-limited and certificate holders must earn the RPSGT credential […]

Polysomnography State Licensure Requirements

Statutory requirements for sleep technologists can vary greatly from state to state. Some states require licensure for sleep technologists, while other states don’t address education or training for sleep technologists at all in their statutes. The AAST offers a comprehensive directory that outlines the statutory requirements in each state for sleep technologists. Stay up to […]

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