Explore the August/September 2024 Edition
Examine operational readiness for sleep clinics, explore the role of patient communities in managing neurostimulators for sleep apnea, list the advantages and disadvantages of writing a prescription for “CPAP mask of choice,” and more.
The BRPT CSTE will expire on 9/23/25. Take the quiz before then to earn CSTE.
CSTE Exam Preparation Articles
For thorough test preparation, please review these essential articles. They cover key topics and concepts that will be evaluated.
Global Sleep Health Heroes*
Learning Objectives: Examine the impact of public awareness campaigns on sleep health; analyze the role of healthcare systems in supporting sleep health; evaluate the importance of international collaboration in sleep health.
How to Prepare for the Year-End Sleep Study Spike
Learning Objectives: Understand the factors contributing to the year-end spike in sleep studies; analyze strategies for managing increased patient demand; examine operational readiness for sleep clinics and labs.
Patients with Neurostimulators Harness the Power of Community*
Learning Objectives: Explore the role of patient communities in managing sleep apnea; examine the challenges patients who use neurostimulators face; evaluate the role of healthcare providers in encouraging patient involvement in communities.
The Rise of Nylon Oral Appliances*
Learning Objectives: Identify the characteristics of nylon that make it suitable for use in oral appliances; discuss the customization of oral appliances to meet the specific needs of individual patients; evaluate the market and industry trends of nylon oral appliances.
‘CPAP Mask of Choice’ Is Now OK for Medicare Beneficiaries*
Learning Objectives: Describe the contents of the “Dear Physician” letter about CPAP masks issued by the DME-Macs in February 2024; list the advantages and disadvantages of writing a prescription for “CPAP mask of choice”; evaluate the roles of the sleep lab versus the DME regarding CPAP masks.
Terms for CSTE Qualification
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) designates this educational activity–Sleep Review’s August/September 2024 Digital Edition—for a maximum of 0.5 Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credits. Individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity. Certificates are emailed once a week, usually on Fridays.
To be awarded Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credit, BRPT-credential holders must read the digital edition of Sleep Review and score 80% or higher on the post-test. The participant may re-take the post-test up to 3 times. If unable to achieve a passing score, credit cannot be issued.
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* Conflict of Interest: Articles are written by employees of Sleep Review, which accepts sleep marketer advertising
