The new assessment-based certificate is designed for experienced sleep professionals who manage patients with complex sleep therapy needs.
Key takeaways:
- The new Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) exam is now available for active RPSGT and CCSH credential holders.
- The exam assesses knowledge in managing patients with complex sleep therapy needs, including advanced modalities and treatment considerations.
- The online exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions and costs $200 per attempt.
- Successful candidates receive a certificate, a digital badge, and 10 CSTE credits.
- The certificate is not a healthcare credential.
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has launched its Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) exam, a new specialty assessment for experienced sleep professionals who manage patients with complex sleep therapy needs.
Developed in response to feedback from BRPT credential holders, the exam is designed for active RPSGT and CCSH credential holders proficient in advanced titration techniques. It evaluates knowledge and clinical decision-making in areas including advanced titration modalities, pathophysiology, nerve stimulators, oral appliances, and surgical treatment options.
The exam was developed by the BRPT’s Advanced Titration Certificate Task Force, chaired by BRPT board member Jill West, RPSGT, CCSH. The task force used a job task analysis to define the exam’s content blueprint, gathering industry insights to ensure the assessment reflects current practices and clinical relevance.
The online exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions with a two-hour time limit and costs $200 per attempt. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher. Those who do not pass must reapply if they wish to retake the exam.
Successful candidates will be awarded a printable, assessment-based certificate and a digital badge. They will also receive 10 BRPT-CSTE credits, which can be applied toward the recertification of their RPSGT and/or CCSH credentials.
The BRPT clarifies that the ATC is an assessment-based certificate, not a healthcare credential, and does not grant an acronym for use after a professional’s name. The certificate is valid for five years, after which it becomes invalid, and candidates must retake the exam to earn a new certificate.
