CERTIFICATION - BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE

The domain of behavioral sleep medicine comprises the behavioral dimension of normal and abnormal sleep mechanisms and prevention, assessment, and treatment of sleep disorders and associated behavioral and emotional problems through the application of established principles of behavior change.

The eligibility requirements was recently expanded and format of the examination was recently revised to better promote behavioral sleep medicine and foster the growth of individuals certified in behavioral sleep medicine. The examination is open to applicants who possess a postdoctoral degree (e.g., PhD) and valid license, and meet the outlined educational and training/experience requirements.

The 2012 Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Examination will be offered through the ABSM’s testing partner, Kryterion.  Eligible candidates will take the examination at one Kyterion’s testing locations in the United States or Canada; a list of locations is available on their website.  The examination will be administered by Kryterion from June 23 through July 2, 2012.  After review and approval of applications, no later than mid-May 2012, eligible candidates will receive instructions on how to register with Kryterion and schedule a testing date.           

Select one of these links for more information about behavioral sleep medicine certification:

• Eligibility Criteria for the ABSM Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam
  BSM certification requires an appropriate educational background, clinical experience and a passing grade on an examination. View the educational and training credentials necessary to sit for the examination.
  
  
• ABSM Behavioral Sleep Medicine Examination Application
  Exam candidates must complete this form and all supporting material in order to be eligible for the ABSM Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam.
  
  
• Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialists
  View a directory of all specialists who have earned certification in behavioral sleep medicine.
  
  
• AASM Accredited Behavioral Sleep Medicine Training Programs
  Visit the Training section of the Web site to find out about AASM-accredited training programs in behavioral sleep medicine.

Contact the ABSM national office for more information about the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam.