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Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 A-STEP/STAR Designated Educational Grant Program

(Active RPSGT and CCSH credential holders, we kindly ask that you please share with your colleagues) The BRPT is excited to once again offer a scholarship program intended to provide educational assistance to an individual who’s interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology or who’s currently working as a sleep technician and would like […]

COMING SOON: 2026 A-STEP/STAR Designated Educational Grant Program

2026 A-STEP/STAR Designated Educational Grant Program(Active RPSGT and CCSH credential holders, we kindly ask that you please share with your colleagues) The BRPT is excited to once again offer a scholarship program intended to provide educational assistance to an individual who’s interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology or who’s currently working as a […]

A Friendly Reminder: CPR/BLS Policy Update

A friendly reminder: In accordance with AASM guidelines, effective January 1, 2026, BRPT now only accepts BLS/CPR certifications that are in-person with a live/skills component, or that are hybrid certifications that are online but also include a live/skills component. American Heart Association’s RQI certification will remain acceptable. Live/skills components that are conducted on a mannequin […]

BRPT’s Advanced Titration Certificate (ATC) Exam is now AVAILABLE!

We are pleased to announce 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 advanced titration knowledge and […]

BRPT Announces Winner of the Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship

Arlington, VA – December 4, 2025 – Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announces the winner of its Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship for a promising student of polysomnography. Rayven Holliday, from Maryland, is the 2025 recipient of the fourth annual scholarship; she will receive a $3,000 tuition grant to an approved CAAHEP-accredited […]

Recertifying Your RPSGT or CCSH Credential Through Continuing Education A Step-By-Step Guide

By Cherise Lee, BRPT’s Credentialing Manager Maintaining your RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist), or CCSH (Certification in Clinical Sleep Health) credential is essential for career growth and professionalism in sleep technology. Further, it demonstrates a sleep tech’s mastery of key job competencies and is maintained through continuing education. BRPT offers a structured process for recertification by […]

Celebrate Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week: October 19–25, 2025

Join us October 19–25, 2025, as we celebrate Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week (STAW)—a time to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of sleep technologists everywhere. This annual celebration, organized by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), honors the professionals who play a vital role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, improving patient outcomes, and […]

BRPT Announces 1 Open Position for the Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee for Board of Director (BOD) positions is pleased to announce one open position for a Director to begin January 1st, 2026. Nominations Nominations will be accepted October 13th, 2025 – October 31st, 2025. All nominations for the Director position will be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair and forwarded to the Nominating Committee. […]

BRPT at World Sleep 2025: Expanding the Global Conversation on Sleep Medicine

By Lydia Pelliccia, BRPT’s Communications Director The recent World Sleep Conference 2025 in Singapore brought together more than 4,000 professionals from around the globe, highlighting the diversity, innovation, and collaboration shaping the future of sleep medicine. BRPT President Amber Allen, MBA, RPSGT, RST, CCSH and President-Elect Steve Glinka, MPH, RPSGT proudly represented BRPT, contributing their […]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2025 Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship

The BRPT kindly asks that you please share this grant opportunity with your students/colleagues! Overview The BRPT is excited to again offer a grant towards tuition costs to a promising student of polysomnography, and we are now accepting applications!  The scholarship award is up to $3,000 toward tuition costs or the actual cost of tuition […]