BRPT RPSGT STAR Self-Study Program
The BRPT RPSGT STAR Self-Study Program (SS014) through Collin College Continuing Education is designed to assist those sleep centers/labs outside of the Collin College service area with didactic training for new sleep technologists. The program consists of seven courses of instruction that are offered fully online.
There are a number of ways this program can be used for eligibility to sit for the CPSGT and RPSGT exams.
For the CPSGT Exam:
- Pathway 1: Pair this program with 416 hours or more of clinical time, including time spent doing direct patient scoring and/or recording.
- Pathway 3: Pair this program with a BRPT STAR-designated Focused 2 program.
For the RPSGT Exam:
- Pathway 1: Pair this program with 1,638 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
- Pathway 4: Pair this program with a BRPT STAR-designated Focused 2 program and complete a minimum of 819 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring.
Modules:
Fall Semester:
Course | Modality | Cost |
PSGT 1000 - Polysomnography I | Lecture | $250 |
RSPT 1037 - Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation | Lecture | $125 |
PSGT 2005 - Sleep Scoring and Staging | Lecture and Lab | $250 |
Fall Semester Total Cost = $625
Spring Semester:
Course | Modality | Cost |
PSGT 1040 - Sleep Disorders | Lecture | $200 |
PSGT 2011 - Polysomnography II | Lecture | $250 |
PSGT 2050 - Infant and Pediatric Polysomnography | Lecture |
$125 |
PSGT 2071 - Pharmacology of Sleep | Lecture | $125 |
Spring Semester Total Cost = $700
Program Total Cost = $1,325
Each semester, there will be 16 week and 8 week options to complete each course's contents. A minimum grade of 75% must earned to pass each course. Once all courses within the program are completed, a certificate of completion will be provided to show the student has completed the program. This certificate will used as part of the student's application process for the CPSGT/RPSGT exam.
Students who have not taken Continuing Education courses at Collin College must first complete a Continuing Education application by going to this link and follow the instructions: Application for New CE Students - Collin College.