CPSGT Exam

The CPSGT Certificate

The Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) is for individuals new to sleep technology. It validates foundational knowledge and gives you a starting point in the field.

CPSGT Overview

Earn the CPSGT

You’re new to sleep technology and ready to build foundational knowledge and clinical experience.

The CPSGT shows you can:

  • Apply foundational knowledge of sleep technology
  • Perform entry-level clinical tasks under supervision
  • Begin developing skills neeed for advanced practice

What You’ll Need

  • Enrollment in or completion of a sleep technology CAAHEP/CoA or STAR sleep education program
  • Early clinical experience in polysomnography
  • A GED or higher degree

Why It Matters

  • Provides a structured starting point in the field
  • Supports safe, supervised clinical experience
  • Prepares you to earn the RPSGT credential

What to Expect

  • Multiple eligibility pathways based on your training or coursework
  • Time-limited certificate (valid for 3 years)
  • 10 sleep-focused continuing education credits (CECs) required per year