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Clinical Experience
RPSGT Pathway 1
Clinical Experience
For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed a STAR-designated Self-Study education program
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Healthcare Credential
RPSGT Pathway 2
Healthcare Credential
For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have another BRPT-approved healthcare credential
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CAAHEP/CoARC Student
RPSGT Pathway 3
CAAHEP/CoARC Student
For graduates of a CAAHEP or CoARC-accredited polysomnography education program.
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Focused Training
RPSGT Pathway 4
Focused Training
For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education.
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International Option
RPSGT Pathway 5
International Option
For international candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field, and specified higher education.
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Clinical Experience
Candidates for Pathway 1 must:
- Complete a STAR-designated Self-Study education program following the guidelines listed within the RPSGT Candidate Handbook.
- Complete a minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
- Complete clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
Submit:
- Proof of completion of the required STAR education.
- Documentation of secondary education. Proof can include high school or college unofficial transcript, official transcript or copy of diploma.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
- Proof of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring. Documentation Requirements
An Important Note: Applicants who have completed the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules must purchase and submit their ASTEP transcript as proof of completion. Standalone CEC certificates are not accepted as evidence of completing the required educational program.
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Healthcare Credential
Candidates for Pathway 2 must:
- Complete a minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
- Complete clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
- Hold current allied health credential listed here: List of Accepted Allied Health Credentials. The CPSGT Credential is not accepted as a healthcare credential for this pathway.
Submit:
- Proof of a current and accepted healthcare credential.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
- Verification of Experience section on application must be completed. Documentation Requirements
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CAAHEP/CoARC Graduate
Candidates for Pathway 3 must:
- Graduate from, or be within 2 months of graduating from, a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Accredited programs include:
- Stand-alone polysomnography programs
- Add-on programs within electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care programs
- View the list of approved programs here: CAAHEP/CoARC Accredited Program
Submit:
- Proof of graduating from the CAAHEP or CoARC polysomnography program. Proof can be submitted by way of an official transcript in a sealed envelope, an official letter from your Program Director, or a copy of your diploma. Those who are eligible for graduation within 2 months can submit proof by way of an official letter from your Program Director.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
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Focused Training
Candidates for Pathway 4 must:
- Complete a minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
- Complete a STAR-designated Focused education program OR both a STAR-designated Self-Study education program AND a STAR-designated Focused 2 program, within a 3-year period prior to the exam. Click here to see a list of all the STAR Programs.
- Complete clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
Submit:
- Proof of completion of the required STAR program(s).
- Documentation of secondary education, such as a high school or college transcript (official or unofficial) or a copy of your diploma.
- Proof of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring. Documentation Requirements
An Important Note: Applicants who have completed the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules must purchase and submit their ASTEP transcript as proof of completion. Standalone CEC certificates are not accepted as evidence of completing the required educational program.
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International Option for candidates outside of the United States and Canada.
Candidates for Pathway 5 must:
- Complete International tertiary/post secondary education in science/medical science or related discipline with a major component of human anatomy and physiology included in the curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
- Complete clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
Submit:
- Proof of completion of tertiary/post secondary education from a country outside of the United States.
- Proof of residency outside of the United States.
- Proof of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring. Documentation Requirements
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
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