RPSGT OR LICENSING EXAM
AASM Correct Answer: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A-STEP Correct Answer: Accredited Sleep Technology Education Program
BRPT Correct Answer: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
CAAHEP Correct Answer: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
CoARC Correct Answer: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
CRT Correct Answer: Certified Respiratory Therapist
NBRC Correct Answer: National Board for Respiratory Care
Qualified medical director for polysomnography Correct Answer: The medical director of an
inpatient or outpatient polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed by the State of
Oregon and has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep
disorders and is actively practicing in the field of sleep disorders.
Qualified medical director for respiratory care Correct Answer: The medical director of any
inpatient or outpatient respiratory care service, department or home care agency who is a
physician licensed by the State of Oregon and who has special interest and knowledge in the
diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems.
sleep lab does not include Correct Answer: the home environment
PSG Technologist Grandfathering Pathways Correct Answer: 1. RPSGT credential from the
BRPT.
2. CRT or RRT credential with the Sleep Disorder Specialty from the NBRC
A polysomnographic license is valid for Correct Answer: 1 year and becomes inactive on the
last day of the month one year from the date of issuance.
PSG Technologist Licensing Pathways Correct Answer: 1. Education
2. Reciprocity
3. Endorsement
All devices or items that come into direct contacwith a client must be cleaned or disinfected
according to _________________________. Correct Answer: the manufacturer's instructions
or CDC Standard Precautions
AASM Correct Answer: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
A-STEP Correct Answer: Accredited Sleep Technology Education Program
BRPT Correct Answer: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
CAAHEP Correct Answer: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
CoARC Correct Answer: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
CRT Correct Answer: Certified Respiratory Therapist
NBRC Correct Answer: National Board for Respiratory Care
Qualified medical director for polysomnography Correct Answer: The medical director of an
inpatient or outpatient polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed by the State of
Oregon and has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep
disorders and is actively practicing in the field of sleep disorders.
Qualified medical director for respiratory care Correct Answer: The medical director of any
inpatient or outpatient respiratory care service, department or home care agency who is a
physician licensed by the State of Oregon and who has special interest and knowledge in the
diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems.
sleep lab does not include Correct Answer: the home environment
PSG Technologist Grandfathering Pathways Correct Answer: 1. RPSGT credential from the
BRPT.
2. CRT or RRT credential with the Sleep Disorder Specialty from the NBRC
A polysomnographic license is valid for Correct Answer: 1 year and becomes inactive on the
last day of the month one year from the date of issuance.
PSG Technologist Licensing Pathways Correct Answer: 1. Education
2. Reciprocity
3. Endorsement
All devices or items that come into direct contacwith a client must be cleaned or disinfected
according to _________________________. Correct Answer: the manufacturer's instructions
or CDC Standard Precautions
