Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is the world’s leading credentialing organization for sleep technologists. Established in 1978, the BRPT administers the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential, widely recognized as an international standard for professionals performing polysomnography and related sleep diagnostic procedures. Many Canadian sleep technologists hold the RPSGT credential and participate in BRPT […]
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is the national professional association representing respiratory therapists across Canada. Founded in 1964, the Society supports excellence in respiratory care through education, professional development, advocacy, research, and leadership. Respiratory therapists play an important role in sleep medicine, including sleep testing, PAP therapy, patient education, and sleep-disordered breathing management.
Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
The Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) is Canada’s national professional society dedicated to respiratory health, lung disease, and respiratory medicine. As the medical arm of the Canadian Lung Association, the Society provides leadership in clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy. Sleep medicine is represented through physicians and researchers involved in sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and […]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the leading professional society dedicated to advancing sleep medicine and sleep health. Founded in 1975, the Academy represents physicians, scientists, sleep technologists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in sleep disorders. Although headquartered in the United States, the AASM has an international membership that includes […]
Canadian Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines (CACSDD)
The Canadian Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines (CACSDD) is the Canadian chapter of the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines (ACSDD), a multidisciplinary organization focused on education, credentialing, and professional development in sleep-related breathing disorders. The organization promotes collaboration among dentists, physicians, and allied healthcare professionals involved in sleep-disordered breathing and oral appliance therapy
American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM)
The American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM) is an independent nonprofit credentialing organization dedicated to advancing standards of care in Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. The Board provides Diplomate status to qualified dentists demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical proficiency in the assessment and management of sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and […]
American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)
The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) is an independent nonprofit credentialing organization established in 2004 to assess knowledge and clinical proficiency in Dental Sleep Medicine. The Board provides Diplomate certification to qualified dentists involved in treating snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea. The ABDSM credential includes diplomates from Canada and […]
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing Dental Sleep Medicine. Founded in 1991, the Academy promotes education, research, clinical practice, and professional collaboration related to snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea. Although based in the United States, the AADSM has an international membership that […]
Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network (CSCN)
The Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network (CSCN) is Canada’s national research network dedicated to advancing sleep and circadian science. Established with support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Network brings together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and knowledge users across Canada to promote collaboration, innovation, and research translation. CSCN supports a broad range of sleep […]
The Sleep Society
Sleep Kelowna 2027 Following the success of its inaugural meeting in 2026, The Sleep Society is pleased to announce the return of Sleep Kelowna on 23–24 April 2027. With another group of world-renowned speakers, the meeting will offer practical education and opportunities for communication, connection, and collaboration across the sleep community. We look forward to […]