Spotlight on Brittany Schaeffer, RPSGT Brittany Schaefer, RPSGT, is a member of the BRPT Board of Directors. Since 2008, she has worked nationwide as a traveling RPSGT, gaining broad experience in both in-patient and out-patient sleep care through roles in IDTFs and major healthcare systems. By Lydia Pelliccia, BRPT Communications Director In the world […]
The Nominating Committee for Board of Director (BOD) positions is pleased to announce two open positions for a Director and a Physician representative to begin January 1st, 2026. Nominations Nominations will be accepted now through August 31st, 2025. All nominations for the Director and Physician position will be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chair and forwarded […]
Once you are 6 months away from your RPSGT or CCSH credential’s expiration date, you are eligible to apply for Recertification. However, if you do not submit a recertification application by your credential expiration date, you will then be required to apply for Reinstatement to become an active credential holder again. This announcement is regarding […]
By BRPT’s Communications Director, Lydia Pelliccia When the University of Utah set out to design a state-of-the-art Sleep/Wake Center, they turned to the Sleep Lab Manager, Jason Burch, RPSGT whose vision and experience would be instrumental in reimagining what a sleep lab could be. We sat down with this key contributor to learn how patient […]
NOTICE: In accordance with AASM guidelines, effective January 1, 2026, BRPT will only accept 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 will remain […]
By Kenan Hoelke, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, Chair of the BRPT’s Exam Development Committee Credentialing examinations – especially ones that are NCCA accredited – such as the RPSGT exam, serve as critical benchmarks for professional competency in healthcare and allied health fields. While candidates may focus on preparation and performance, the development of these exams is […]
Arlington, VA – May 5, 2025 – Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice […]
Important Notice: Starting June 1, 2025, the BRPT will no longer allow extra test time as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for individuals whose first language is not English (commonly referred to as ESL, or English as a Second Language). This change is because speaking English as a second language is […]
… 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 […]
Su Jeong Linstrom Begins Term as Treasurer; Kenan Hoelke Begins Term As Secretary Arlington, VA – January 21, 2025 – The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) elected Steve Glinka, MPH, RPSGT as President-Elect of the Board of Directors. His two-year term as President will begin in January 2026. Glinka is currently the Director of […]
