Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG)
         A Committee on Accreditation of CAAHEP

The Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG) is a committee sponsored by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), and Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Its main function is to review applications from programs that plan to provide certificate or associate degree education for polysomnographic technologists, guide applicants during the accreditation process and formulate accreditation recommendations which are then considered by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates of accredited sleep technology programs are eligible for the BRPT examination.

For more information about the CoA PSG, go to www.coapsg.org

To locate educational programs that meet the CoA PSG standards and guidelines and have been awarded accreditation by CAAHEP click here

Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP)

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) developed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) to promote the standardization of sleep technologist education and training. A-STEP equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the profession of sleep technology. Completing A-STEP fulfills the education requirements for the RPSGT Certification Exam offered by the BRPT. Starting July 1, 2008, exam candidates are required to complete the 14 AASM A-STEP Self-Study Modules in order to be eligible to sit for the RPSGT certification exam.

For more information on RPSGT eligibility requirement, visit the BRPT Web site: www.brpt.org

For more information about A-STEP, visit the AASM Web site www.aasmnet.org/astep

To locate an A-STEP provider, visit the AASM Web site www.aasmnet.org/astep/Providers.aspx

For more information about AAST Educational and Technical Resources, visit the AAST Web site www.aastweb.org/ContinuingEd.aspx