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Andrea Patterson Scholarship Call for Applications
BRPT’s Third Annual Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program McLean, VA – May 14, 2012 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is now accepting applications for the third annual Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program, named in honor of an early and highly regarded leader in the field of sleep technology, awards […]
BRPT Announces New Star Program, Changes to Exam Eligibility Requirements
Expanded Educational Opportunities Increase Access, Improve Training For Sleep Techs McLean, VA – March 21, 2012 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) today announced the launch of its Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) Program as well as changes to the RPSGT and CPSGT exam eligibility requirements. BRPT has been reviewing and approving alternative […]
BRPT Announces Second Andrea Patterson Scholarship Winner
Polysomnography Student at Johnson County Community College in Kansas Receives $2,500 McLean, VA – February 27, 2012 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) today announced that Mr. Surafel Taddese, of Olathe, Kansas is the winner of the second Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship. Taddese is a student enrolled in the Polysomnography Sleep Study Program […]
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Names Cindy Altman President of the Board of Directors
Janice East Begins Term As Immediate Past-President; Eddie Perez Receives ‘Shining Star’ Award McLean, Virginia – January 9, 2012 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) named Cindy Altman, B.A., RPSGT, R. EEG/EP T., President of the Board of Directors. Her two-year term as President begins this month. Altman has been a member of […]
The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine Launches BRPT-Endorsed Online Course For RPSGT Exam Candidates
The Online Foundation Of Sleep Technology Available November 10 McLean, VA – November 7 – 2011 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) endorses The Online Foundation of Sleep Technology, a new online educational program developed by the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine, available beginning November 10. The Online Foundation of Sleep Technology will […]
Statement From The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists In Response To The ABSM’s September 27 News Release
McLean, VA – September 29, 2011 – The BRPT read with interest the recent ABSM press release regarding the number of RPSGT credential holders opting to accept the offer of ABSM RST equivalency — for a fee of $25 — without a requirement to sit for the RST exam. The RST exam has not been […]
Call for Applications
BRPT’s Second Annual Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program McLean, VA – May 2, 2011 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists(BRPT) is now accepting applications for the second annual Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program, named in honor of an early and highly regarded leader in the field of sleep technology, awards a […]
BRPT Announces First Andrea Patterson Scholarship Winner
Polysomnography Student at Sandhills Community College in North Carolina Receives $2,500 McLean, VA – January 20, 2011 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) today announced that Dana Marie Mason Daniels, of Raleigh, North Carolina is the winner of the first Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship. Daniels is a student enrolled in the Polysomnography Technology […]
Four Basic A-STEP Modules Dropped from RPSGT Pathway #1 and Pathway #4 Eligibility Requirements; Four New Supplementary Modules Added
The Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists has announced a modification in the A-STEP self-learning module requirement for RPSGT Pathway #1 and Pathway #4 candidates. Candidates testing after January 1, 2011 will not be required to complete the following four basic A-STEP modules: Evaluation of Sleep Pediatrics Patient Assessment Patient Interaction and Professional Behavior The following […]