Posted by Anglee Leviner Aug 28, 2011 Introduction The Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) in March 2012 will represent the first time since 1979 that two credentialing bodies are available for sleep technology professionals. The original credential, the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) was introduced … [Read more...] about Can the RST and RPSGT Credentials Co-Exist?
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Scottsdale Study Club September and October Dates
The Scottsdale Study Club will host a continuium for dentists that are interested in adding sleep disorder treatment to their practice. The series will allow the Dr to evaluate and treat patients using a medical model. The initial class will allow the Dr and their staff to properly evaluate patients for evaluation and management guidelines to fit the treatment codes to the … [Read more...] about Scottsdale Study Club September and October Dates
Gergens Ortho Sonoma Sleep Symposium
By : Randy Clare Senior Editor SleepScholar.com I had the opportunity to make a presentation on Social Media at the Dental Sleep Therapy Symposium presented by Gergens Ortho this past weekend. This was my first visit to the Sonoma wine region and I was really impressed with the feel of the place. It took an hour or so to get to the hotel from San Francisco … [Read more...] about Gergens Ortho Sonoma Sleep Symposium
Demystifying the Accreditation Process for Sleep Labs
The president of The Compliance Team seeks to demystify the accreditation process for sleep labs. After meticulously building a solid reputation in the world of DME accreditation, Sandra Canally is determined to bring her simplified approach to sleep labs. As president of The Compliance Team Inc, based in Spring House, Pa, Canally has long worked on the premise that excellence … [Read more...] about Demystifying the Accreditation Process for Sleep Labs
BRPT members stunned by ABSM announcement to Launch New Exam for Sleep Technologists
BRPT has been notified that the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has decided to develop a certification exam for sleep technologists to be administered through the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). The ABSM has indicated that the exam will be developed over the next six to twelve months. Read Letter to BRPT President from ABSM … [Read more...] about BRPT members stunned by ABSM announcement to Launch New Exam for Sleep Technologists