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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.
Important A-STEP Program Update
In January 2018, the AASM added three new modules to the A-STEP program, increasing the number of self-study modules from 23 to 26. This change may affect your eligibility for the certification exams offered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
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BECOME A SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine developed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) to help create jobs and standardize training for those interested in the field of sleep medicine. A-STEP equips trainees with the education needed to excel as a sleep technologist.
BECOME AN A-STEP ACCREDITED COURSE PROVIDER
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine offers A-STEP accreditation to AASM Accredited Sleep Facilities and Academic Institutions affiliated with an AASM Accredited Sleep Facility. These entities can apply to become an accredited A-STEP Introductory Course Provider.
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Developed and operated by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the leader in setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine.