How to Choose an ASTEP Pathway

ASTEP offers two education pathways for learners pursuing the BRPT’s CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician) or RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) credentials. Choose the pathway that best fits your training needs and clinical experience.

Clinical Experience Pathway- RPSGT Pathway 1 and CPSGT Pathway 1

Best for: Learners who are working in a sleep lab or gaining supervised, on-the-job clinical experience while completing the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules.

• Coursework is fully online and self-paced.

• Does not include the Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course or Final Exam.

• Learners must arrange their own clinical experience (employment).

Focused Training Pathway - RPSGT Pathway 4 and CPSGT Pathway 3

Best for: Learners who need structured, in-person instruction and hands-on training before starting the ASTEP Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules.

• Begins with the in-person Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Course held at an ASTEP-accredited Course Provider location. 

• Includes an online Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Final Exam.

• Learners continue with the Intro to Sleep Medicine for Technologists Modules after passing the Final Exam.

• Learners must arrange their own clinical experience (employment).

Certification and Licensure Requirements

ASTEP provides education, not certification. BRPT determines exam eligibility and awards the CPSGT and RPSGT credentials.

Before registering, review exam eligibility at BRPT.org and check applicable state licensure requirements with your state licensing board or health department website.