Important RST Update
The American Board of Sleep Medicine will discontinue the Registered Sleep Technologist certification examination following the administration of the last exam from April 4 to May 2. The ABSM will continue to offer RST recertification through 2032, when it will permanently sunset the RST credential.
RST Certification
The Registered Sleep Technologist exam will be discontinued after the April 4 to May 2 exam cycle.
Application Deadline |
Examination Date |
March 18, 2022 | April 4 – May 2, 2022 |
The RST exam will no longer be offered after May 2, 2022. |
RST Recertification
Registered Sleep Technologist credential holders must recertify every five years. The American Board of Sleep Medicine will administer RST recertification and will continue to maintain and verify active credentials through Dec. 31, 2032, when it will permanently sunset the RST credential.