Technologist Resources
            

Careers in Sleep Technology

Together with the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) developed a set of job descriptions for the sleep technology profession.

These job descriptions outline the recommended skills and competencies that should be required for advancement in the profession. The purpose of these standards is to provide consistent criteria that can be used to evaluate the development of professionals who practice sleep technology. 

Trainee

A trainee performs the basic skills of sleep technology under the supervision of a technician or technologist... Learn More

Technician

A technician has a comprehensive understanding of sleep technology skills and works under the supervision of a technologist or clinical director... Learn More

Technologist

A technologist works under the supervision of a clinical director and has earned certification from the American Board of Sleep Medicine or another cerfication body... Learn More

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Online PSG Programs

Statutory requirements for the training and education of sleep technologists vary greatly from state to state. AASM Members may view a directory of requirements for each state in the Legislation section of this website.

Recently, several states have introduced or passed legislation which establishes formal standards for the training and education of sleep technologists. One state, Maryland, in 2011 began requiring that sleep technologists entering the field matriculate through programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 

As other states consider legislation and take regulatory action to recognize sleep technologists, the value of having completed a CAAHEP accredited program increases. However, the number of CAAHEP-accredited programs in the field of sleep technology is limited (to search for a CAAHEP-accredited program in your area, visit the CAAHEP Web site). 

To broaden access to CAAHEP-accredited programs, several programs have begun to offer alternative educational formats such as online learning. If you are considering completing a CAAHEP-accredited polysomnography program, and there are not any programs in your area, an online program may be utilized. Below, the AASM has listed program details for several CAAHEP-accredited polysomnography programs that utilize an online/distance learning format. To learn more about these programs, or to apply, please contact the program directly. 

The Community College of Baltimore County 

7201 Rossville Boulevard  Suite N-106  Baltimore, MD 21237  Website: www.ccbcmd.edu

Contact: Jessica Schmidt, RPSGT                Phone: (443) 840-1655                Fax: (443)                840-1040                E-mail: JSchmidt@ccbcmd.edu

Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliot Street  Haverhill, MA 01830  Website: www.necc.mass.edu

Contact: John Murray                   Phone: (978) 556-3000                   Fax: (978) 738-7146                   E-mail: jmurray@necc.mass.edu

Oregon Institute of Technology

3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Website: www.oit.edu

Contact: Jane Perri, PhD, RPSGT                   Phone: (937) 750-5416                   Fax: (937) 401-0419                   E-mail: jane.perri@oit.edu

Other CAAHEP-accredited educational programs that provide an online/distance learning format for sleep technology, are encouraged to contact Erika Schnure at (630) 737-9700 or eschnure@aasmnet.org to inquire about getting your program information posted on this page.