Mastering Polysomnography Scoring

AASM 3.0–Focused Review, Tips, and Board-Style Practice for the RPSGT Exam

The ONLY comprehensive polysomnography scoring guide fully aligned with the NEW AASM Scoring Manual Version 3.0.

Mastering Polysomnography Scoring is a professional, exam-focused resource designed for sleep technologists, trainees, and registered professionals who want to master scoring accuracy and succeed on the RPSGT board exam using the most current AASM standards.

Unlike generic study guides or outdated references, this book is entirely based on AASM 3.0, with a clear emphasis on rule-based decision making, signal prioritization, and exam-style logic—exactly how scoring is tested on the board.

What this book offers:

✔️ Complete sleep staging review (Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM) based on AASM 3.0
✔️ Detailed respiratory event scoring (apneas, hypopneas, RERAs, desaturations)
✔️ Clear differentiation between exam mindset vs clinical mindset
✔️ High-yield board-style questions with explanations and exam traps
✔️ Practical scoring tips used by experienced scorers
✔️ Decision-based flashcards to reinforce critical concepts
✔️ Pediatric and special scoring considerations commonly tested
✔️ Comprehensive scoring terminology glossary
✔️ Final board exam scoring checklist for last-minute review

This book is not meant to replace the full AASM manual—it is designed to help you understand how to APPLY the rules, avoid common scoring errors, and confidently answer exam questions using AASM-approved logic.

Who this book is for:

• Sleep technologists preparing for the RPSGT exam
• CPSGT candidates and sleep scoring trainees
• Registered technologists seeking to sharpen scoring accuracy
• Professionals transitioning to AASM 3.0 scoring standards

If you are looking for a current, practical, and exam-focused polysomnography scoring guide, this book was built for you.