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 […]
Professional Practice
The Evolution Of The Leader In Sleep Technologist Credentialing
The year 2024 marked the 45th anniversary of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), and much has been accomplished over the ensuing years, none of which could have been possible without the support, passion, and hours upon hours of volunteer work of so many forward-thinking leaders in our field. […]
New Guideline Provides Treatment Recommendations for Restless Legs Syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes in the standard treatment of RLS in adults. Available online as an accepted paper in the […]
BRPT: Qualified and Certified
Pediatric sleep health professionals share their insights on how certification aids professional development and growth. The BRPT first began offering the pediatric sleep certificate exam in 2020—and already more than 200 sleep health professionals have earned this certificate to demonstrate their pediatric-specific expertise. Any active RPSGT and/or CCSH credential holder […]
BRPT Now Accepting Applications for 2024 CCSH Pathway 3 Education Grant
The BRPT is offering a series of CCSH Educational Grants to provide assistance to RPSGTs who are interested in pursuing the CCSH credential through Pathway 3. These educational grants are intended for RPSGTs who are unable to apply through CCSH Pathways 1 or 2 and/or are unable to financially pursue […]
BRPT Announces Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship Winner
BRPT Alters Clinical Experience Component of RPSGT Exam Eligibility
sovaSage Inc. Announces Integration with React Health Connect Platform
sovaSage Inc., a privately held company selling artificial intelligence-based software and services for the management of obstructive sleep apnea, today announced that it has completed data integration with React Health’s Connect patient management software platform. Earlier this year, sovaSage introduced the first AI-based continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) coach technology, Jeanie. The Jeanie™ Compliance Management Service is […]
Q&A: The Future of Sleep Technology in an Evolving World with Laura Linley
On a recent EnsoData webinar, Today is NOT tomorrow in Sleep Technology, sleep technologists and physicians asked questions on the future of sleep medicine, the growing impact of AI on sleep, and how labs are handling modern challenges, like authorization issues and staffing shortages. The webinar host, Laura Linley, CRT, […]
BRPT Call For Volunteers For Education and Professional Review Committees
BRPT Call for Volunteers Volunteers are at the heart of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists’ work. Because of the contributions of volunteers’ time, talent and expertise, BRPT is able to develop and administer the CPSGT, RPSGT and CCSH programs according to best industry practices, which ensures stringent professional standards […]












