Find the pathway that matches your training and early experience.
Please note: Active RPSGT credential holders may not take the CPSGT exam. Doing so violates BRPT Standards of Conduct and may result in disciplinary review. Once the RPSGT is awarded, the CPSGT becomes inactive and may no longer be used. You may not hold or use both credentials at the same time.
CPSGT Pathway 1
Clinical Experience
For candidates with a minimum of three months of clinical experience in polysomnography, and who have completed a STAR-designated Self-Study education program.
CPSGT Pathway 2
CAAHEP/CoARC Student
For students within 2 months of graduation from, or graduates of, a CAAHEP or CoARC-accredited polysomnography technology education program.
CPSGT Pathway 3
Focused Training
For candidates who have completed STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education.
Clinical Experience
Candidates for Pathway 1 must:
- Complete a STAR-designated Self-Study education program within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
- Have a minimum of 3 months clinical experience in polysomnography, with a cumulative total of 416 hours (0.8 FTE) or more of clinical time prior to the exam. Hours must include direct patient scoring and/or recording.
- Have clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
Submit:
- Proof of completion of the required STAR education.
- Documentation of secondary education. Proof can include high school or college unofficial transcript, official transcript or copy of diploma.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
- Verification of Experience must be verified by candidate’s Immediate Supervisor, Human Resources or Medical Director.
An Important Note: Applicants who have completed the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules must purchase and submit their ASTEP transcript as proof of completion. Standalone CEC certificates are not accepted as evidence of completing the required educational program.
CAAHEP/CoARC Graduate
Candidates for Pathway 2 must:
- Be within 2 months of graduation, or a graduate of a polysomnography program accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC. This includes stand-alone programs and add-on programs within electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care programs.
- The list of approved programs can be found here: CAAHEP/CoARC Accredited Programs.
Submit:
- Proof of graduation from the CAAHEP or CoARC polysomnography program by way of an official transcript in a sealed school envelope, official letter from a college signed by the Program Director and Dean, or a copy of diploma from the education provider.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Focused Training
Candidates for Pathway 3 must:
- Complete both a STAR-designated Self-Study education program AND a STAR-Designated Focused 2 program, OR a STAR-Designated Focused education program within a 3-year period prior to the exam. Click here to see a list of all the STAR Programs.
Submit:
- Proof of completion of the required STAR program(s).
- Documentation of secondary education, such as a high school or college transcript (official or unofficial) or a copy of your diploma.
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare workers that meets the most recent AHA Guidelines or international equivalent. Certification must include a live skills component (in-person or hybrid; mannequin-based skills testing accepted). The American Heart Association’s RQI certification is acceptable. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
An Important Note: Applicants who have completed the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules must purchase and submit their ASTEP transcript as proof of completion. Standalone CEC certificates are not accepted as evidence of completing the required educational program.
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