By Jessica Schmidt, MA, FACHE, RPSGT, CCSH BRPT Past-President The BRPT recently conducted a survey of all its credential holders to get a better understanding of the current state of the clinical sleep health industry. We asked a broad range of questions including, how sleep specialists entered the profession, how long they’ve been in the […]
The BRPT Exams – Always Striving For Excellence By Rachel Mouton, RPSGT, CCSH, LPN Chair, BRPT Exam Development Committee The CCSH, RPSGT, and CPSGT exams are developed by teams of experienced item writers / Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) under the direction of an Exam Development Committee (EDC). Chief among our goals is to ensure the development of high quality examinations. This is an […]
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Attention BRPT Exam Candidates – Starting Tuesday, March 17, Pearson VUE has suspended test delivery at all U.S.- and Canada-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers for 30 days until April 16. Anyone scheduled during this time has been canceled and has received notice from Pearson VUE directly as of this morning. Please visit their Coronavirus Update page for further updates, as […]
Effective today, March 16, 2020 Per Pearson VUE’s latest update on testing center operations and social distancing policies which you can find here, BRPT candidates whose exams are canceled as a result of these policies, and whose exam window end-date occurs before September 16th, 2020 may receive a 6 month extension from today’s date. If you are […]
March 10, 2020 BRPT Is Monitoring The Outbreak Of The COVID-19 Coronavirus And Its Potential Impact On CPSGT, RPSGT And CCSH Test Takers The BRPT is actively monitoring developments surrounding the spread and impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We are in contact with our testing partner, Pearson VUE, who delivers the CPSGT, RPSGT and CCSH […]
The BRPT’s CCSH Pathway 3 is now open to all active RPSGT credential holders who have recertified at least once and who have completed the AAST’s newly launched CCSH STAR Designated Education Program. CCSH Exam Pathway 3 Eligibility Requirements Candidates must: • Hold an active RPSGT credential that has been recertified at least once. • […]
Preparing For The STAR Program Changes Taking Effect In January By: Amber Allen, BA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH Chair, BRPT Education Committee As BRPT works to assess the efficacy of STAR-designated education programs, beginning in the new year, we’re implementing a two-tiered checks and balances system. All existing STAR programs are required to submit an Annual […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lydia Pelliccia [email protected] 202.422.5205 The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Poised For Growth In 2020 BRPT Moves to Self-Management Model; Jim Magruder Named Chief Executive Officer Arlington, VA – December 18, 2019 – Since the first credentialing exam administration in 1979, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has credentialed nearly […]
The BRPT’s Pediatric Sleep Certificate Exam Introduction Based on extensive feedback from BRPT credential holders about the need for a specialty exam for pediatric sleep, the BRPT is pleased to announce the development of an online Pediatric Sleep Certificate Exam. This new exam for pediatric sleep will be available during the first quarter of 2020. […]
