The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched a new accreditation program for medical practices outside the field of sleep medicine that manage patients who have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Currently, eligibility for the new Specialty Practice Accreditation program is limited to cardiology practices. To earn accreditation, a cardiology […]
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has updated the recommended protocols for administering the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test to evaluate daytime sleepiness and alertness in adults. The guidance, available online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, provides detailed information on […]
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A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea for surgical consultation. Surgical treatment of OSA can be an option for patients who struggle with CPAP therapy and others with certain anatomic features. The guideline, available online as […]
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists announced the winners of its 2021 Educational Grant for RPSGTs who are interested in pursuing the CCSH credential through Pathway 3. Twenty RPSGTs were selected out of more than 80 applications. Said BRPT President, Steve Marquis, MBA, RPSGT, CCSH, “We felt it was important […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has announced the 2021 class of Fellows of the AASM, comprising 34 distinguished leaders in sleep medicine who now can use the “FAASM” designation. Fellow status recognizes outstanding contributions in sleep medicine, significant achievements in the field, and dedicated membership in the AASM. Fellows […]
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 […]
Statement from the BRPT… Important Update Regarding CPR/BLS Certification Effective immediately, the BRPT will accept CPR/BLS certifications earned online provided the online course follows the American Heart Association’s (AHA) most recent standards and guidelines (or its international equivalent). We are pleased to accept this flexible alternative to attending live/skills courses […]
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) reaffirms its status as a national leader in home health accreditation with its recent renewal as an approved accreditor for Medicare providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS approval extends ACHC’s authority to conduct deemed status surveys that meet or […]
