MRG offers a comprehensive 80-hour program consisting of in-person guided instruction for skill procurement in our Level 1 and Level 3 Sleep labs. This practical training is supported by e-learning content from the Sleep Self Study Program.
Students who’ve enrolled in the MRG Sleep training programs have gone on to take the CPSGT exam with a success rate of over 80%.
This program is approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
We offer BRPT’s Focused 2 sleep training to prepare individuals who plan to challenge the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credentialing exam. This course introduces them to skills needed in both Level 1 and Level 3 labs. CPSGT is an entry-level certification earned by individuals new to the sleep field. The CPSGT certificate is valid only for three years and cannot be renewed. This training is also taken for the Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) credentialing exam. The RPSGT credential is recognized internationally and represents the highest certification in the field for health care professionals who clinically assess patients with sleep disorders.
Yes, we are a STAR provider for BRPT. Both the Focused 2 Sleep Training Program and the Sleep Self Study programs are approved by the BRPT. These programs are required to challenge the CPSGT and RPSGT credentialing exams.
Once you have registered for the course, you will need:
2-3 weeks (9 business days- including one 12-hour night) to complete the in-person Focused 2 Sleep Training Program.
In addition, you will need:
https://www.aastweb.org/Publications/Fundamentals-of-SleepTechnology-Textbook
https://aasm.org/clinical-resources/scoring-manual/
The Focused 2 Sleep Training Program is an 80-hour program, delivered in-person over 2-3 weeks.
All questions/emails will be answered within 2 business days. Virtual support is available on request.
Yes, successful completion of both programs is required if you fall under BRPT’s CPSGT Pathway 3. RPSGT Pathway 4.
The Sleep Self Study Program should be completed first and is a pre-requisite for the Focused 2 Sleep Training Program.
All the quizzes within the programs prepare the learners for the final exam. Learners have multiple attempts to successfully complete the quizzes and two attempts to successfully complete the final exam. The pass % for these quizzes and the Final exam is 70%.
We recommend that learners write the exam within 2 weeks of completing the Focused 2 Sleep Training Program to set themselves up for success. They should apply to write the credentialing exam right away as the approval takes another 1-2 weeks.
The content for the Sleep Self Study Program can be accessed on the learning management system for 12 weeks from the course start date.
The Self Study Program is required to challenge both the Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) and the Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) credentialing exams. The RPSGT credential is recognized internationally and represents the highest certification in the field for health care professionals who clinically assess patients with sleep disorders.
