Certification and Credentialing:
STAR-Designated Education Program Provider:
Board of Registered
Polysomnographic Technologists
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is a nonprofit board that champions excellence for sleep professionals through its esteemed Registered Polysomnographic Technologist™ (RPSGT) credential.
Since 1979, they've certified over 22,000 RPSGTs in the United States, Canada, and 32 countries overseas.
Their RPSGT credential, endorsed by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) , serves as a hallmark of professional standards and is renewed every five years. The BRPT sets the credentialing standards for the RPSGT credential and develops, maintains and administers the RPSGT exam.
To become certified as an RPSGT, a technologist must have the necessary educational and clinical experience, hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or its equivalent, adhere to the BRPT Standards of Conduct and pass the RPSGT credentialing exam.
The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist™ (RPSGT) is an internationally recognized credential representing the highest certification in the field for the health care professionals who clinically assess patients with sleep disorders.
The STAR (Sleep Technology Approved Resource) Program is directed to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology or who’s currently working as a sleep technician and would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).
STAR-Designated Education Program Provider:
Tranq Sleep Solutions was founded as a response to the growing demand for sleep health services in British Columbia and Canada. Their headquarters is located in Kelowna, BC and opened their first clinic in Cranbrook in 2016 and they expanded their services to clinics in Terrace, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Castlegar, Williams Lake, and Burnaby, offering MSP covered Tele-Health consultations and overnight sleep studies.
The Tranq Sleep Care Group of clinics are approved by the Ministry of Health and accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, Canada.
International Sleep Hub is their Strategic Marketing Partner.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist™ (RPSGT) Path
1. Self-Study Sleep Technologist Program:
ONLINE PROGRAM DELIVERY
1. Self-Study Sleep Technologist Program:
This program consists of 20 carefully selected Modules designed to introduce the student to the Sleep specialty and the Role of the Sleep Technologist. Our goals are to provide an easy to access and convenient program where the student can self-direct their learning, cover the material at their own pace, and successfully complete the learning objectives of the program. With that in mind the Self Study program is organized into discrete steps, each one covering a specific concept.
2. Focus 2 Sleep Technologist Program:
IN-PERSON 80-HOUR PROGRAM DELIVERY
2. Focus 2 Sleep Technologist Program:
The Focus 2 Sleep Technologist Program will introduce the student to the principles of polysomnography, sleep disorders classifications, diagnosis and clinical interventions. The overall goal is to provide our students with the most up-to-date curriculum to earn credit toward receiving their CPSGT and RPSGT credentials. Tranq Sleep Institute envisions creating the best educational content that will pave the way for our students to become the next generation of leaders in the field of sleep technology.
FOR NOW, ONLY AVAILABLE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sleep Technologist
Job Preparedness Program
Acquire the essential experience required to embark on a career as a polysomnographic technologist. Our program provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with experienced preceptors, enabling you to develop all the skills needed to conduct comprehensive sleep studies. As a student, you will shadow a proficient sleep technician, closely observing the process of performing a sleep study and actively gaining hands-on experience within a dynamic sleep lab environment. Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the competencies of a skilled sleep technologist, fully prepared for employment in any sleep lab. The program entails 144 hours, equivalent to one month of experience in a sleep lab, involving 12 shifts of 12 hours each. During this time, you will gain proficiency in EEG 10-20 set ups, real-time patient monitoring, implementation of therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive learning opportunities.
Tranq Sleep
STAR-designated program
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RECOMMENDED
Online Self Study
Program $750 CAD
CALGARY
Focus 2 In-Person
Program $3000 CAD
CALGARY
Sleep Technologist Job Preparedness Program $3000 CAD
Complete Sleep Technologist Bundle Program $6000 CAD
Access to self study
(20 modules)
Easy to access and convenient program where the student can self-direct their learning, cover the material at their own pace, and successfully complete the learning objectives of the program.
Get access to the program for 1 year.
In- person education 80 hours of instruction:
The program consists of 80+ hours of in class lectures, Instruction is a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on application in class.
Access for 4 months to educational videos (Focus 2 program)
Access video lectures to reinforce the in class learning.
Gain practical experience with in a dynamic sleep lab environment
144 hours of work experience, scoring and monitoring sleep studies.
Access to Questions bank
In preparation for the CPSGT exam
Benefits and Income Advantages
Employment Income +60K
This profession entails prolonged periods of standing, demanding physical endurance. These studies necessitate the continuous monitoring of patient symptoms, spanning both day and night, leading to irregular work hours. Given that most of these studies take place during the night, individuals in this field may be required to work night shifts. Additionally, polysomnographic technologists may occasionally need to lift heavy equipment and medical devices.
How much does a Polysomnography Technologist make in Canada?
The average polysomnography technologist salary in Canada is $61,521 per year or $31.55 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,215 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $74,385 per year.
The average polysomnography technologist salary in Canada is
$61,521 per year
With certification recognized across the USA and Canada, you're not just enhancing your skills; you're expanding your horizons.
Entrance Requirements
- Allied Health or a minimum of Grade 12 is Required.
- Minimum English Level 6