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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
» Summary of Findings Available for Download McLean, VA – April 26, 2010 – Findings from the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists’ (BRPT) 30th Anniversary Survey of RPSGTs are available for download. Highlights include the following: Satisfaction with the RPSGT credential remains high. Despite the slow economy, half of respondents feel that RPSGTs are in great […]
McLean, Virginia – April 2, 2010 –The Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) exam applications will be available on April 16 at www.brpt.org. Applications for the RPSGT and CPSGT exams may be submitted at any point after that date. Approved candidates may schedule to test […]
BRPT Announces March 2010 Testing Dates; Confirms Move to On Demand Testing The March 2010 RPSGT exam testing window has been set for March 15-27. Deadline for submission of applications to test in the March window is February 16. RPSGT candidates are reminded that, beginning with the March 2010 exam, the RPSGT exam will be […]
September 15, 2009 Dear Colleague: Earlier this month the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the development of the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) certificate exam, scheduled to be offered for the first time in March 2010. In the weeks since our initial announcement of the CPSGT Exam we have – as expected – heard […]
Launch of Introductory, Exam-based Certificate for Sleep Professionals Set for March 2010 The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), the non-profit certification board that administers the exam to become a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), announces the development of a certificate-level exam. The new exam will be designated the “CPSGT” exam and a certificate holder will […]
(McLean, VA – April 24, 2009) — The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has announced the elimination of the A-STEP Self-Study (online) Modules requirement for candidates applying for the RPSGT exam through Pathway #2. Candidates qualifying through Pathway #2 hold another current allied health credential and have six months experience in polysomnography. The change […]
