Tips for Maintaining your BRPT Credentials
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Tag: RPSGT
Effective May 1 – New RPSGT and CPSGT Exam Blueprints
New forms of the RPSGT and CPSGT exams will take effect May 1. All exam candidates sitting for either exam on or after May 1, are strongly encouraged to review the new exam blueprints, available (CPSGT, RPSGT). While the biggest change to both blueprints was a reorganization of the information, there were some content changes. […]
Important Update For CPSGT & RPSGT Exam Candidates Taking A-STEP SELF STUDY MODULES
On January 1, 2018 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine made several updates and changes to the A-STEP Modules. Effective June 1, all CPSGT & RPSGT exam candidates using the Eligibility Pathway 1 or 4 (RPSGT) or Pathway 1 or 3 (CPSGT) must complete the new series of 26 modules in their entirety in order to meet […]
New Version of the RPSGT Exam
Effective September 1, 2017, a new, shorter version of the RPSGT went into effect. Specifically, the new version of the RPSGT exam consists of 175 questions, versus 200. In addition, all items on the BRPT exams (CPSGT, RPSGT and CCSH) are referenced to version 2.4 of the AASM Scoring Manual.
RPSGT Exam NCCA-Accredited!
The RPSGT credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) confirming it complies with NCCA’s stringent standards for a professional certification program. Accreditation validates the integrity of the RPSGT program and is a mark of quality. Every five years, the BRPT must apply to have the credential reaccredited; the BRPT is pleased […]
BRPT Awards And Recognizes RPSGT #20,000
This month, the BRPT reached an important milestone awarding RPSGT #20,000. Since awarding the first RPSGT credential in 1979, the field of sleep technology has grown a tremendous amount and has established itself as an integral component of sleep medicine. Sleep disorders are more widely recognized and understood by the general public; use of technology […]
BRPT Announces RPSGT Examination Eligibility Change; Adds New Pathway
BRPT Announces RPSGT Examination Eligibility Change; Adds New Pathway The BRPT recently announced one change to its eligibility requirements: Under RPSGT Pathway 3 (CAAHEP/CoARC Graduate) BRPT removed the requirement that the education program be completed within a 3-year period prior to taking the exam. For more on the different Pathways go here. In addition, BRPT […]
RPSGT Exam Eligibility Changes – Effective March 1, 2013
RPSGT Exam Eligibility Changes – Effective March 1, 2013 Background In an effort to make the BRPT examination requirements for clinical experience more flexible for those working adjustable schedules, effective March 1, 2013 the BRPT changed how candidates track the clinical experience requirement. Also, to meet clinical experience requirements in states where on-the-job training is […]
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 […]
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 […]