The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Sleep medicine is inherently interdisciplinary and increasingly global. While diagnostic techniques, health care systems, and professional pathways may differ across countries, the core objective remains the same: improving health and quality of life through the identification and treatment of sleep disorders. Registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) practicing internationally play a vital […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has introduced the Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program, a new initiative that independently evaluates and certifies autoscoring software that interprets adult sleep stages and events from polysomnography data. The Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program represents a significant expansion of the AASM’s earlier pilot initiative, which launched […]
The BRPT has announced the launch of the Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) Exam, a new specialty assessment developed in response to strong demand from BRPT credential holders for advanced titration recognition. The ATC Exam is designed for experienced sleep professionals who manage patients with complex sleep therapy needs. It assesses […]
The Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider Foundation (SMAPP) announced its formation, establishing a first-of-its-kind non-profit dedicated to providing peer-led education and professional community for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working across the specialty of sleep medicine. The organization’s central mission is to empower nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacologists with […]
The global field of sleep medicine is at a critical inflection point, and at the heart of it lies a shared challenge—the shortage of qualified sleep technologists. With rising awareness of sleep disorders and their link to chronic health conditions, the demand for structured training and certification has surged, particularly […]
As patient complexity in sleep labs increases, so does the need for precise titrations and a deeper understanding of pathophysiology and clinical presentations. Developed in response to valuable feedback from BRPT credential holders, the new Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) will enable technologists to demonstrate proficiency in advanced titration techniques, recognizing […]
Over the years, the BRPT has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of sleep technology, setting high standards for professional competency and ensuring that patients receive quality sleep care that highlights the program’s evolution. One of the key ways in which the BRPT has done that is in […]
Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice Blanch, a sleep […]
Entering its 46th year, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has reached this milestone by continuously adapting to advances in technology, shifts in healthcare delivery, and the evolving needs of sleep professionals. The BRPT has credentialed more than 26,000 RPSGTs and 1,100 CCSHs. Its commitment to rigorous credentialing processes […]
For many years, sleep technologists were primarily responsible for conducting overnight polysomnography (PSG) studies, performing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)/bilateral positive airway pressure (BiPAP) titrations, and ensuring the accuracy of diagnostic data. Their principal goal was gathering and analyzing sleep data to help physicians diagnose sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other […]
