The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 7, 2026
Even if you’re not one to make New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year naturally invites reflection on what worked well last year, what needs to change, and what to leave behind. With that spirit of looking ahead in mind, SleepWorld Magazine conducted its inaugural Reader Tech Survey […]
Nonin Medical announced that its Board of Directors has appointed medical device industry leader Todd Austin as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Austin is a seasoned medical technology executive recognized for driving strategic growth in respiratory diagnostics and medical technology companies. He brings extensive global leadership experience across strategic […]
An estimated one in three adults worldwide experience symptoms of insomnia, yet only a fraction of those suffering have access to specialists trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI)—the gold standard in treatment.1,2 This unmet need has created a major bottleneck in behavioral sleep medicine, where demand far exceeds […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) named Amber Allen, BA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH President-Elect of the Board of Directors. Her two-year term as President will begin in January 2024. Allen has been a member of the BRPT Board since 2017, serving as Secretary as well as Chair of the […]
The BRPT is now accepting applications for its Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship; the deadline for receipt of applications is the close of business Friday, September 30, 2022. For more details on eligibility, application criteria and to complete the application form, please click here. The BRPT is excited to offer a $3,000 tuition […]
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 […]
