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BRPT Announces Winner of A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists selected the winner of its educational grant, which supports career advancement in sleep technology and the attainment of the RPSGT credential.
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AASM to Certify Autoscoring Software for Sleep Stage Accuracy
A pilot certification program by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine could build confidence in sleep study autoscoring software and lower interrater variability. It could also impact sleep tech jobs.
BRPT Accepting Applications for New DEI Educational Grant
The grant will provide financial assistance to a current sleep tech who is eligible to take the RPSGT exam or a CCSH exam candidate.
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Ten RPSGTs Honored With 2023 CCSH Educational Grant
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists announced the winners of its 2023 Certification in Clinical Sleep Health Educational Grant for RPSGTs interested in pursuing the CCSH credential through Pathway 3.Â
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BRPT Announces Educational Grants to Support CCSH Certification
Applications for the grants—which cover up to $250 in conference registration fees or the cost to complete an online module—are due March 31.
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BRPT to Create Advanced Sleep Titration Certificate. But First, It Needs Volunteers.
Based on surveys and feedback that the BRPT has received from its credential holders, the board agrees there is an important need for a specialty exam for advanced sleep titration.
Read More20 RPSGTs Selected for BRPT CCSH Educational Grants
Each of the winners received a CCSH Educational Grant that covers the registration cost for an approved in-person conference or the cost to complete online modules for any approved CCSH educational program.
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BRPT Launches Educational Grants for RPSGTs to Sit for CCSH Exam
The deadline for receipt of grant applications is the close of business Friday, May 14, 2021.
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BRPT Names 2021 Board of Directors
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists named its president-elect, treasurer, secretary, and President’s Shining Star Award winner.
Read MoreCCSH and Sleep Cycle Partner to Create Sleep Training Designed to Improve Sleep in 14 Days
The program was developed in partnership with Martin Reed, MEd, CHES, CCSH, a sleep coach from insomniacoach.com.
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BRPT Exams Cancelled, Extensions Available
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists advises that Pearson VUE has suspended test delivery at all United States- and Canada-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers until April 16.
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BRPT Moves to Self-Management Model; Jim Magruder Named CEO
As of December 2019, the BRPT is no longer using the services of an association management company.
Read MoreCall for Applications: BRPT Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is now accepting applications for the sixth annual Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program awards a $2,500 tuition grant each year to a...
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Sleep Technologists’ Evolving Roles (Podcast with Transcript)
Four sleep medicine experts speak to how home sleep testing affects sleep technologist career paths, recommend new skills for technologists to focus on, weigh in on initiatives that may make an impact on the field, share insights as to potential sleep tech shortages, and provide closing thoughts on what technologists should do to thrive.
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Split-Night Success
For sleep techs, patient education and comprehensive planning are two keys to efficiently diagnosing and titrating patients in the same night.
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Integrating Continuing Education Into Your Sleep Center Operations
Staying up to date with frequent changes in our professional pathway has always been a factor in providing excellent healthcare. Here are key details about your options—from in-house opportunities to distance learning to in-person conferences.
Read MoreBRPT Announces Fifth Andrea Patterson Scholarship Winner
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) today announced that Uzma Rashid is the winner of the fifth Andrea Patterson Memorial Scholarship. Rashid is a student enrolled in the Polysomnographic Technology...
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