Keep Learning with CECs
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) help you stay current in the rapidly evolving field of sleep medicine. To maintain your RPSGT or CCSH credential, you must earn sleep-focused continuing education credits (CECs) during your 5-year certification cycle.
What Counts Toward Recertification
The BRPT accepts:
- Sleep-focused continuing education credits
- Pre-approved BRPT-CSTE credits
- Approved AAST and AASM continuing education credits
- Sleep-focused AARC CRCE credits
- Select EEG credits that meet BRPT requirements
All credits are subject to BRPT staff review and approval at time of application submission.
What Does Not Count
The BRPT does not accept:
- Life support credits
- Duplicate courses completed within the same 5-year cycle
- Credits earned through BRPT exam prep courses for an exam you have already passed
- STAR program credits earned after you receive your credential
- Vendor/device-specific education
- Hours that have not been accredited for continuing education units
Important Reminders
- Supporting documentation uploads are required for all CEC entries
- We recommend entering your CECs as you earn them rather than waiting until you submit your renewal application
- Pending credits are not counted until officially reviewed and approved
- Applications are reviewed in the order received
- Standard review time is up to 15 business days
- You may apply for recertification once you are within 6 months of your expiration date
Expedited Review
Need a faster review? Expedited application processing is available for an additional $150 fee. Expedited reviews are completed within 1–3 business days but do not guarantee final approval.
Audits
BRPT conducts random audits as part of the recertification process to verify continuing education activities and maintain the integrity of its credentialing programs. If selected, you may be asked to provide documentation for credits claimed toward recertification.
It is your responsibility to maintain records of all continuing education activities and submit requested documentation by the deadline provided. Failure to respond to an audit or provide acceptable documentation may result in suspension of your credential. Submitting false or misleading information may result in sanctions, including revocation of certification.
Continuing Education Resources
Pre-Approved Continuing Education Providers
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
- American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST)
- Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA)
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT CSTEs)
- Canadian Sleep Society (CSS)
Other Continuing Education Resources
- CEU.org (limited to courses found within the Sleep Studies list only)
- Collin College Continuing Education Health Sciences
- Current Topics in Sleep Medicine/University of Pennsylvania
- First Sleep School
- Neuroscience CME Sleep Disorders Educational Activities
- Medscape (limited to courses found by selecting the”Filter” option, in the “TOPICS” field type “sleep”, then “Select Sleep Disorders” only. Prescription Digital Therapeutics: Evaluating the Evidence and Incorporating Options Into Your Psychiatry Practice does not qualify)
- Philips Sleep Therapy Education
- Precision Diagnostics (limited to programs pre-approved for CSTE)
- Pulmonary and Sleep Academy (limited to programs pre-approved for CSTE)
- Sleepedu.org (limited to courses found within the BRPT and AAST course lists only)
- SleepTechWorld.com
- SleepWorld Magazine (limited to programs pre-approved for CSTE)