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The American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) and the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) are the credentialing boards that confer registration and certification as a sleep technologist.
Learn more about the specific pathways, eligibility requirements and credentials offered at ABSM or BRPT.
Become a Sleep Technologist
As a sleep technologist, you will be assisting specialists in the clinical assessment, testing, diagnosis, and prevention of sleep-related disorders. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) equips trainees with the education needed to excel as a sleep technologist and prepares you for taking a sleep technologist certification exam. Visit the American Association of Sleep Technologist (AAST) to learn more about starting a career as sleep technologist and the field of sleep technology.
Be an A-STEP Introductory Course Provider
AASM accredited sleep facilities and academic institutions are eligible to be an A-STEP Introductory Course Provider. To be considered, AASM accredited programs must submit a completed application and fee for review and consideration. Upon approval, the educational program will be able to offer the 80-Hour Introductory Course over a two-year period.
As an accredited Introductory Course Provider, you will provide standardized education for those interested in the field of sleep technology.
Take the first step! Learn how you can benefit the field of sleep by becoming a course provider.
Become a Provider
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