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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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
Man vs. Machine
Giving Automatic Scoring a Second Thought Changes in technology have been exponential over the last two decades. The sleep medicine industry has advanced significantly by software innovation. In our enthusiasm to wholeheartedly welcome these enhancements to our processes, we sometimes forget that technology in the form of automation is meant to assist, not replace, our … [Read more...] about Man vs. Machine
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
Man v Machine: Automatic scoring exists to assist technologists, not replace them
Giving Automatic Scoring a Second Thought Changes in technology have been exponential over the last two decades. The sleep medicine industry has advanced significantly by software innovation. In our enthusiasm to wholeheartedly welcome these enhancements to our processes, we sometimes forget that technology in the form of automation is meant to assist, not replace, our skilled … [Read more...] about Man v Machine: Automatic scoring exists to assist technologists, not replace them