A sleep technologist, often called a sleep tech, is a healthcare professional who specializes in studying and analyzing sleep to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders. Here’s what they do:
Note: CPSGT's are referred to as Technicians, while RPSGT's are referred to as Technologists.
Note: Some students choose to start with CPSGT as it’s less rigorous, but it’s valid for only 3 years, during which you must obtain the RPSGT credential. Additionally, some students choose to start with the RPSGT directly. This option is more rigorous and requires more time to earn eligibility. Both routes are acceptable.
Note: First Sleep School does not certify students. The BRPT does. First Sleep School is an education platform that helps students obtain their exam eligibility, assuming their Pathway Option requires a course that First Sleep School offers. (More on this on a future slide.)
Before you can take a board exam, you must first work to become "eligible" for the exam.
Here is the onboarding process for new sleep techs:
Important Note: Some states have special licensing requirements that you must complete prior to completing Step 3. For instance, the state of Texas does not have any special licensing requirements, but the state of New Jersey does. New Jersey requires that prospective sleep tech's complete a series of steps in accordance with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before they can complete the rest of the above steps. Each state varies so be sure to check with the state you live in and/or plan on traveling into to work.
There are 3 Pathway Options offered by the BRPT for the CPSGT credential. They are listed below:
Note: First Sleep School is both a STAR-designated Self-Study education program, and a STAR-designated 'Focused 2' education program. We refer to our Focused 2 class as our "10-Day Course".
There are 5 Pathway Options offered by the BRPT for the RPSGT credential. They are listed below:
Note: First Sleep School is both a STAR-designated Self-Study education program, and a STAR-designated 'Focused 2' education program. We refer to our Focused 2 class as our "80-Hour Course".