The Nominating Committee for Board of Director (BOD) positions is pleased to announce one open position for a Director to begin January 1st, 2026. Nominations Nominations will be accepted October 13th, 2025 – October 31st, 2025. All nominations for the Director position will be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair and forwarded to the Nominating Committee. […]
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 […]
Once you are 6 months away from your RPSGT or CCSH credential’s expiration date, you are eligible to apply for Recertification. However, if you do not submit a recertification application by your credential expiration date, you will then be required to apply for Reinstatement to become an active credential holder again. This announcement is regarding […]
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 […]
Arlington, VA – May 5, 2025 – Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice […]
Effective July 1, 2024 In all instances, the minimum hours of clinical experience required will continue to include on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring. The new 960 hours of clinical experience requirement is based on calculations that reflect six months of full-time employment, 40 hours per week, for 24 weeks. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
These Changes Take Effect July 1, 2024 In all instances, the minimum hours of clinical experience required will continue to include on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring. The new 960 hours of clinical experience requirement is based on calculations that reflect six months of full-time employment, 40 hours per week, […]
