Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

“The Setup” for Sleep Techs

A simple and short “how to” videos for hands on training for sleep technologists.  We will start with “The Head,” which covers the head (EEGL,

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guideline: Clinical Use of Actigraphy

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for the Clinical use of Actigraphy. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to how Actigraphy can be used to help in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, usually Insomnia and Parasomnia related disorders. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 6 lessons totaling 10.7 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 1.8 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guideline: Out of Center Sleep Testing

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for performing Out of Center Sleep Testing. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to performing unattended, home sleep studies. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 12 lessons totaling 40.4 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.4 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guideline: Patient Assessment and Vital Signs Measurement and Documentation

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for performing Patient Assessment and Vital Signs Measurement and Documentation. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to performing an initial patient assessment with vital signs. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guideline: Standard Polysomnogram

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for Standard Polysomnogram. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to performing a routine sleep study. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 30 lessons totaling 185 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 6.2 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guidelines: Manual Titration of PAP for OSA

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for the Summary of AASM Clinical Guidelines for the Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to performing a manual titration of PAP, both CPAP and BPAP, during an overnight sleep study. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 19 lessons totaling 59.5 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.1 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guidelines: PAP Acclimation and Desensitization

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for Positive Airway Pressure Acclimation and Desensitization. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to introducing a patient to positive airway pressure for the very first time as well as how to respond those patients that have difficulty initially acclimating to the treatment option. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 14 lessons totaling 78 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 5.6 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guidelines: PAP Adherence and Follow Up Care

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for evaluating a patient’s PAP adherence as well as the recommended short term and long term follow up after starting treatment with PAP. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to helping patients maintain compliant PAP treatment. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center. There are 10 lessons totaling 20 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 2.0 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

AAST Technical Guidelines: Split Night Protocols for Adult Patients

This course is a comprehensive review of the AAST Technical Guideline for performing SPLIT NIGHT sleep studies. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn the fundamental and recommended standardized approach to performing a SPLIT NIGHT study during a manual titration of PAP. Incredible development tool for newer sleep professionals and a great review for experienced technologists or those in leadership positions looking to implement a standardized approach within their sleep center.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Basic Cardiac Pathophysiology

Basic review of cardiac anatomy, cardiac electrical activity and cardiac waveform recognition. This is a great course for anyone wanting to learn the difference between normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms, especially those that may require an emergency response. There are 2 lessons totaling 33 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 16.5 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Basic Respiratory Pathophysiology

Basic review of respiratory anatomy of the upper and lower airway as well as the physiology and pathophysiology associated with sleep disordered breathing. This is a great course for anyone wanting a greater understanding of breathing mechanics and the control process that allow the body to respond to hypoxemia and hypercapnia. There are 6 lessons totaling 62 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 10.3 minutes long.

Andrew Brewer - Website Designer

CPSGT Board Prep

  The Online Sleep Technologist Exam Prep program allows you access to the 28 review sections specifically designed to mimic the three content areas of the BPRT exam. Designed for technologists preparing for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists’ (BRPT) CPSGT exam. Other features include: Lectures led by experienced, dual credentialed sleep technologist, Larry Brewer. A video of a powerpoint presentation with audio and “whiteboard” marking for a dynamic learning experience. Course Objectives To review study skills and preparation for the BRPT examination To review content areas specific to the examination


 Meet Your Guide Larry Brewer

I started as a sleep trainee in June 2002 and then obtained my RPSGT credential in 2004 and RST in 2011. I worked as an Implementation Specialist of startup centers for multiple locations over the United States until I returned to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as the Practice Manager for Children’s Medical Center Dallas where I helped to implement the very first Joint Commission recognized Disease Management program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and was awarded First Place for the Best Facility in America by Advance for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine in the 2009 National Sleep Achievement Awards. I also participated in the training of physicians while they were rotating through Children’s as part of the Sleep Fellowship program associated with University of Texas Southwestern Medial Center. In September 2009, I joined the ownership group of Alliance Sleep Center, now called Alliance Family of Companies, as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. During my three and a half years as the managing partner, I helped lead the company to expand from a single sleep center to over ten sleep center locations expanding from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Austin to Houston areas. In June 2013, I sold my ownership in Alliance Sleep Center to the other partners and started First Sleep, LLC, which I am still currently the managing partner. First Sleep provides sleep services in the Dallas/Ft. Worth areas and also operates, First Sleep School, which is an approved College and Career School by the Texas Workforce Commission as well as an approved STAR Focused 2 Provider by the BRPT to offer the 80 Hour Introductory Course into Polysomnography. I am also the inventor of the of the popular neuro-diagnostic and sleep technology measuring device called the “10-20 TOOL”, which was launched in January 2015. It is sold through several different online retailers and has been sold in the United States, Canada, Australia and Saudi Arabia. During my 15+ years, I have led and facilitated several Joint Commission Accreditations, AASM Accreditations, ACHC Accreditations, performed insurance negotiations, Medicare applications, ASTEP implementation, policy and procedure development, personnel management, sleep study scoring/interpretation support as well as being the COO/CFO for a multi-million dollar operations. I have also been an invited guest lecturer at the University of North Texas’ Behavioral Sleep Medicine Doctoral program as well as the annual BRPT Symposium. I have a passion for teaching others and want to be a part of the development of the next generation of sleep professionals. I am grateful for your support and trust that you are helped by our courses and delivery model. On a personal note, I am married to my beautiful high school sweetheart and we have three adult children, all attending the University of North Texas pursuing their passions as well. I am also a member, LIFE group teacher and Deacon at First Baptist Church Denton where I worship and serve my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.


 

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Medications and Sleep

Basic review of of the different classifications of medications and their possible effects on the sleep patient. This is a great course for anyone needing a fundamental review of what to expect to see from medications such as hypnotics, antidepressants, cardiovascular drugs, stimulants, antihistamines, anticonvulsants, opioids, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers as well as common over the counter sleep aids. There are 11 lessons totaling 60 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 5.5 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

MSLT and MWT Protocol

Comprehensive review of the standard approach for performing the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test. This course is great for anyone wanting to learn how to perform these two polysomnographic procedures used for the objective measurement of hypersomnia. There are 12 lessons totaling 39.25 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.3 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Patient Encounter: After Lights Out

This course is a continuation of the new patient encounter with an emphasis on activities after the LIGHTS OUT designation such as the recording montage, starting the procedure and the on-going monitoring of the procedure in regards to documentation, recognizing and then responding to unwanted artifact. This course also has a great review of topics related to patient safety as well as the possible risk factors associated with being a sleep technologist, such as chemical safety, electrical safety, fire safety, infection control, and managing various types of emergencies most probable while working at a sleep center. There are 17 lessons totaling 85 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 5.0 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Patient Encounter: Before Lights Out

This course is an introduction to the new patient encounter with an emphasis on activities performed before the patient arrival, such as a review of the physician order, the health and physical and sleep questionnaires found in the patient’s medical record. It also reviews the continuation of the new patient encounter with an emphasis on activities performed at the time of the patient’s arrival, such as professionalism, maintaining confidentiality, patient assessment, facility orientation, procedural orientation and the patient-tech interview. It completes the process of the patient encounter with an emphasis on activities performed during the “Hook-up” (including the 10-20 Lead Placement System and Electrode application), the equipment calibration and the physiologic calibrations that must be performed before starting the procedure. This is a great course for those that are looking for a better understanding to the standard approach to things considered up just before LIGHTS OUT! There are 37 lessons totaling 215 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 5.8 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Patient Safety and Emergency Situations

This course is a compliment to the new patient encounter courses regarding new patient encounters. This course is a great review of topics related to patient safety as well as the possible risk factors associated with being a sleep technologist, such as chemical safety, electrical safety, fire safety, infection control, and managing various types of emergencies most probable while working at a sleep center. This is great course for anyone wanting to make sure they are prepared for maintaining a safe workplace and being prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency. There are 13 lessons totaling 67 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 5.2 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 1 – Intro to Sleep and the Sleep Disorder Patient

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will focus on introducing the student into the broad field of sleep medicine and what it will be like to be a sleep technologist. The content will review the typical and expected role of working as a sleep technologist at a sleep center. The topics will discuss items like professionalism,  patient safety, employee safety, handling emergencies as well as a review of Sleep-Wake Physiology that will introduce the student to basic brain anatomy and sleep physiology.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to perform the fundamental responsibilities of a sleep technologist, such as proper lifting techniques, handling chemicals, medical waste and proper approach to infection control in the Sleep Center. The student will also learn how to approach emergencies that arise from cardiac, seizures and violent patients.  The student will be introduced to the concept of the International 10-20 Lead Placement for proper head measuring for the collection of EEG during the sleep study.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 2 – EEG & Waveform Appearance

Synopsis of Subject: The content will introduce the student to the New Patient Encounter, Polysomnographic equipment as well as EEG waveforms and the rules for scoring sleep stages from a sleep study. During the new patient encounter, a review of the overall process, the patient chart review, patient arrival, accommodations and challenges that may arise during a typical shift as a sleep technologist. It will also cover basic instrumentation, amplification, polarity and amplitude as well as the use of filters and sensitivities.  It will expand on the 10-20 electrode placement system, which acts like a grid map over the brain for electrode placement, and the use of bipolar/referential derivations used in recording montages during the study. The subject will also introduce the student to normal sleep in infants, pediatrics and adults as well as the various stages of sleep and their qualifying characteristics for scoring.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to measure the head using the 10-20 electrode placement system and how to start recognizing the earmark differences between sleep stages.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 3 – Sleep and Cardiovascular Monitoring

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will continue to expand on the EEG principles and now also includes the electrode measuring/placement to collect the eye movements and chin movements that are needed to support the scoring of different sleep stages.  It will also focus on the cardiovascular system as it relates to sleep.  The student will explore the basic anatomy relating to heart, the generation of ECG tracing, the flow of blood through the body and blood pressure.  It will also introduce the student to electrode placement for collecting an ECG tracing as well as what normal sinus rhythm looks like and the common cardiac arrhythmias that may be seen during a sleep study.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to properly prepare the patient’s skin for EEG electrode placement on the scalp, near the eyes, on the chin/jaw and the chest. How to connect the wires to the sleep equipment and then how to start recognizing the earmark differences between sleep stages and the difference between a normal sinus rhythm and cardiac arrhythmia.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 4 – Respiratory Monitoring

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will focus on the respiratory system and how it relates to sleep and potential sleep disorders. The student will be introduced to the basic anatomy and physiology of the upper airway, the sleep physiology relating to breathing mechanics, gas exchange, ventilatory control during REM/NREM sleep and blood oxygen/carbon dioxide saturations. The subject will also explore the different monitoring techniques for measuring respiratory effort and airflow as well as monitoring blood oxygen/carbon dioxide levels during a study. An introduction to the scoring of respiratory events for adults and pediatric patients as well as an overview of home sleep apnea testing will be discussed. The topic of the International 10-20 Lead Placement will continue to be reviewed and practiced.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to apply appropriate sensors for effort, airflow and blood oxygen/carbon dioxide monitoring and how to connect the sensor to the sleep equipment.  The student will also learn how to recognize respiratory events and how to score respiratory events according to the AASM Manual for Scoring.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 5 – Positive Airway Pressure

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will continue to expand on the principles of Positive Airway Pressure and introduce the student to the technical guidelines set forth by the American Association of Sleep Technologists for PAP Acclimation, PAP Titration protocols during the sleep study and PAP Adherence. The subject will also outline the alternative treatments for sleep apnea such as supplemental oxygen, and Non-PAP treatment alternative such as surgical therapies, oral appliances, pharmacologic therapies, and weight reduction.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to explain to the patient how Positive Airway Works and the difference between Auto-PAP, CPAP and BiPAP, how to properly acclimate the patient to PAP and when to desensitize the patient to PAP during intolerance, how and when to initiate CPAP during a split night study, how and when to switch between the different modes of PAP during a study as well as how/when to initiate/stop supplemental oxygen during a study.  The student will also learn how to educate the patient on the alternative options to PAP therapy for treating sleep disordered breathing.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 6 – Polysomnographic Procedure

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will review core AAST Technical Guidelines for performing the overnight polysomnographic procedure. The first will be Patient Assessment and Vital Signs Measurements, which will outline the observation and monitoring of physical signs and symptoms of a sleep patient, general behavior, physical responses and vital sign measurements.  The second is Standard Polysomnogram, which will outline the standards of care while performing a sleep study in a sleep facility using an array of medical equipment that simultaneously recorded on a multi-channel digital system.  It will review the indications for performing sleep studies, the electrode application requirements, importance of calibrations and patient safety items, such as infection control and handling emergencies.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to take vital signs and properly document the information as well as recognize normal parameters from abnormal parameters.  The technologist will also learn the standard protocol on how to perform a sleep study.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 7 – EMG and Movement Disorders

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will focus on the use of electromyogram (EMG) to measure and monitor different skeletal muscle movements on the body throughout the sleep study. The student will be introduced to movement disorders such as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), their clinical presentation in the sleep center and their typical treatment options. The subject will review the scoring criteria relating to movement disorders, including bruxism, rhythmic movement disorders, and REM Behavior Disorder. The student will be introduced on how to perform equipment calibration checks as well as physiologic calibration checks to confirm that high quality recording will be performed. A review of proper patient monitoring techniques will also be discussed and include topics like selecting the appropriate recording montage, proper documentation throughout the night, responding to patient needs and responding to recording artifact.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to properly apply the different EMG electrodes on the patient and monitor the EMG tracing within the recording montage, how to define and recognize movement disorders such as PLMD and bruxism, how to define and score periodic limb movements, how to differential between sleep disordered breathing events or true neurological movements not associated to a sleep disordered breathing issues. The student will also learn how to properly perform calibration checks and how to identify and respond to unwanted recording artifact thought the night.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 8 – Hypersomnia and Parasomnia

Synopsis of Subject: The student will also be introduced to disorders of Hypersomnia, such as Narcolepsy with its associated clinical features, epidemiology and treatment options.  It will also discuss the daytime test used to help in the differential diagnosis and measurement of daytime sleepiness called Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) as well as the similar daytime test call Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), which attempts to measure a person’s ability to maintain wakefulness during a controlled, no stimulus environment. It will also discuss Parasomnias, including different NREM and REM related parasomnia like sleep talking, sleep walking, sleep terrors, nightmares, bedwetting and exploding head syndrome.  A review of a sleep study’s data analysis, how to calculate results and summarizing the technical and clinical results will also be discussed.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to differentiate between nocturnal parasomnia events, how to define Narcolepsy and all its clinical features, how to set up a patient for and perform a MSLT test and MWT test.  The student will also learn how to calculate results from a completed sleep study as well as the process of data archiving and managing patient medical records/digital recording in the sleep center.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

PEP – Day 9 – Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Synopsis of Subject: This subject will focus on the common sleep disorder of short term and chronic insomnia as well as circadian rhythm disorders such as Advance Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS), Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS), Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD), Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm and Jet Lag.  Actigraphy and its application for the diagnosis of insomnia or circadian rhythm disorders will also be covered. Internal factors such as anatomy, age/gender and other clinical disorders that can be influence overall sleep quality will be discussed as well as external factors that can influence sleep, such as medications will also be reviewed.

Student Will Learn to Do: How to identify common clinical manifestation of issues relating to insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders and/or behavioral/psychiatric related issues, The student will also learn to recognize the internal and medication influences of sleep during the sleep study as well as how to independently hook up a patient for a routine polysomnogram with our without the use of positive airway pressure.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Polysomnographic Instrumentation

Basic review of neurons, neuroanatomy of wakefulness, electrical principles and safety, components of sleep acquisition systems and EEG waveform appearance. This is a great course to learn the fundamentals of how sleep studies are recorded and how the amplifier converts analog signals to digital format. It also explains sampling rates, sensitive versus gain and the use of filters. There are 12 lessons totaling 100.55 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 8.4 minutes long.

Andrew Brewer - Website Designer

RPSGT Board Prep

  The online RPSGT Exam Prep program allows you access 85 lessons specifically designed to parallel the four content areas of the RPSGT exam. Designed for technologists preparing for the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) exam or those seeking an intensive review of the field, this program can be taken on any computer at any time.
Other features include:

  • Lessons led by an experienced, dual credentialed sleep technologist.
  • Lessons are shortened and per subject content.
  • Lessons are followed by quiz questions of key “takeaway” content of course
  • Lessons are in a video format showing powerpoint presentation with audio and visual markings for a dynamic learning experience.
  • A practice exam covering the different content areas of the exam.
  • Continuing Education Credits are awarded after each section completed.

Course Objectives

  • To review study skills and preparation for the RPSGT examination
  • To review content areas specific to the RPSGT examination

 Meet Your Guide Larry Brewer

I started as a sleep trainee in June 2002 and then obtained my RPSGT credential in 2004 and RST in 2011. I worked as an Implementation Specialist of startup centers for multiple locations over the United States until I returned to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as the Practice Manager for Children’s Medical Center Dallas where I helped to implement the very first Joint Commission recognized Disease Management program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and was awarded First Place for the Best Facility in America by Advance for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine in the 2009 National Sleep Achievement Awards. I also participated in the training of physicians while they were rotating through Children’s as part of the Sleep Fellowship program associated with University of Texas Southwestern Medial Center. In September 2009, I joined the ownership group of Alliance Sleep Center, now called Alliance Family of Companies, as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. During my three and a half years as the managing partner, I helped lead the company to expand from a single sleep center to over ten sleep center locations expanding from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Austin to Houston areas. In June 2013, I sold my ownership in Alliance Sleep Center to the other partners and started First Sleep, LLC, which I am still currently the managing partner. First Sleep provides sleep services in the Dallas/Ft. Worth areas and also operates, First Sleep School, which is an approved College and Career School by the Texas Workforce Commission as well as an approved STAR Focused 2 Provider by the BRPT to offer the 80 Hour Introductory Course into Polysomnography. I am also the inventor of the of the popular neuro-diagnostic and sleep technology measuring device called the “10-20 TOOL”, which was launched in January 2015. It is sold through several different online retailers and has been sold in the United States, Canada, Australia and Saudi Arabia. During my 15+ years, I have led and facilitated several Joint Commission Accreditations, AASM Accreditations, ACHC Accreditations, performed insurance negotiations, Medicare applications, ASTEP implementation, policy and procedure development, personnel management, sleep study scoring/interpretation support as well as being the COO/CFO for a multi-million dollar operations. I have also been an invited guest lecturer at the University of North Texas’ Behavioral Sleep Medicine Doctoral program as well as the annual BRPT Symposium. I have a passion for teaching others and want to be a part of the development of the next generation of sleep professionals. I am grateful for your support and trust that you are helped by our courses and delivery model. On a personal note, I am married to my beautiful high school sweetheart and we have three adult children, all attending the University of North Texas pursuing their passions as well. I am also a member, LIFE group teacher and Deacon at First Baptist Church Denton where I worship and serve my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.


 

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Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

RPSGT Practice Exam

RPSGT Practice Exam – Key Features Section 1: Domain-Specific Practice Exam Modeled after the current RPSGT Exam Blueprint Minimum passing score of 70% correlates to

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Scoring: Adult & Pediatric

The Online Scoring Manual: Adult and Pediatric allows you access to the 9 review sections specifically designed to mimic the content areas of The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Designed for technologists wanting to understand the scoring rules for adult and pediatric patients. It may also be helpful for those preparing for a registered board exam but do not want to take the entire online RPSGT Board Prep course, which includes a review of scoring in section 2. This program can be taken on any computer at any time.  This course was derived from the RPSGT Board Prep course so do not be surprised if you see references to that course during this lesson. Lectures led by experienced, dual credentialed sleep technologist.  A video of a powerpoint presentation with audio and “whiteboard” markings for a dynamic “micro-learning experience.” Course Objective is to familiarize the learner with the entire sleep scoring manual.

 

 

 

Andrew Brewer - Website Designer

Scoring: Adult Only

  The Online Scoring Manual: Adult Rules Only allows you access to the 6 review sections specifically designed to mimic the adult content areas of The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Designed for technologists wanting to understand the scoring rules for adult patients. It may also be helpful for those preparing for a registered board exam but do not want to take the entire online RPSGT Board Prep course, which includes a review of scoring in section 2. This program can be taken on any computer at any time.  This course was derived from the RPSGT Board Prep course so do not be surprised if you see references to that course during this lesson.

Lectures led by experienced, dual credentialed sleep technologist.  A video of a powerpoint presentation with audio and “whiteboard” markings for a dynamic “micro-learning experience.” Course Objective is to familiarize the learner with the entire sleep scoring manual.

 
Andrew Brewer - Website Designer

Scoring: Pediatric Only

  As of 8/1/2019, this course is FREE and Gives you 2.75 CSTE via the BRPT.  A Thank You gift for the many years of support from our student customers. We are grateful and blessed by you! The Scoring Manual: Pediatric Only Online allows you access to the 5 review sections specifically designed to mimic the pediatric content areas of The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events. Designed for technologists wanting to understand the scoring rules for just pediatric patients. It may also be helpful for those preparing for a registered board exam but do not want to take the entire online RPSGT Board Prep course, which includes a review of scoring in section 2. This program can be taken on any computer at any time.  This course was derived from the RPSGT Board Prep course so do not be surprised if you see references to that course during this lesson. Lectures led by experienced, dual credentialed sleep technologist.  A video of a powerpoint presentation with audio and “whiteboard” markings for a dynamic “micro-learning experience.” Course Objective is to familiarize the learner with the pediatric portions sleep scoring manual.

 
Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Self Study for Sleep Technology

The ideal candidate will be seeking CPSGT exam eligibility through BRPT’s Pathway #1 for Clinical Experience and/or Pathway #3 for Focused Training or RPSGT exam eligibility through BRPT’s Pathway #1 Clinical Experience and/or Pathway #4 Focused Training. It is recommended, though not required for this course, that the student have a general knowledge of medical terminology, safety, verbal and written communication skills, ethics, patient confidentiality, basic patient care and emergency procedures, basic math skills and calculations, computer skills. This online course of instruction will review content in all the sections required by the BRPT to be considered a STAR-designated Self-Study education program. The entire seminar totals 299 video-lessons that are sub-grouped into 14 distinct sections. The entire seminar totals 25.5 video-contact hours.  By completing this seminar, the student will learn how to use polysomnographic instrumentation, perform polysomnographic procedures, how to interact with sleep patients, perform overnight monitoring as well as how to perform waveform recognition for the scoring and analysis of sleep stages, arousals, limb movements and sleep-related breathing events.  The student will also learn how to recognize the essential features of the most common sleep disorders.  As it is with all of our courses, the “micro-learning” approach makes the average length of each lesson about 5 minutes and 10 seconds with post-lesson quiz questions that are designed to be the key “take-away” concepts of the focused content. The 3 year access plan will give you plenty of time to watch and re-watch the online lessons for content mastery at a competitive price of $440 for the entire course.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

Supplemental Oxygen in Sleep Centers

A review of the use of the standard use of supplemental oxygen in sleep centers during diagnostic and PAP procedures. This course is great for anyone wanting to have a fundamental review of the basic purpose and rationale of using supplemental oxygen, storage and delivery methods, necessary precautions and the typical titration protocol. There are 11 lessons totaling 25 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 2.3 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Circadian Rhythm Disorders. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 7 lessons totaling 27 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.9 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Hypersomnia Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Hypersomnia. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 6 lessons totaling 19 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.2 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Insomnia Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Insomnia Disorders. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 3 lessons totaling 11.65 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.9 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Parasomnia Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Parasomnia Disorders. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 13 lessons totaling 42 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.2 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Sleep Related Breathing Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 9 lessons totaling 31.42 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.5 minutes long.

Larry Brewer, BA, RPSGT, RST - Instructor

The Essential Features: Sleep Related Movement Disorders

Review of the essential features outlined by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders III for Sleep Related Movement Disorders. This is a great course for anyone that wants to have a greater understanding for this classification of sleep disorders as well as the essential diagnostic criteria for the most common subtypes. This is a review of only the essential features listed by the ICSD-III. There are 5 lessons totaling 17 minutes of video-contact time. The average lesson is 3.4 minutes long.