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Posted by Pam RPSGT on August 29, 2002 at 10:23:15:In Reply to: Re: RRT can cross train to be a RPSGT. posted by sleep101 on August 25, 2002 at 05:14:43:
I think both RRTs and EEGTs can be fine sleep techs. Which one comes in needing less training? The EEG tech. Why? Because they have learned, in great detail, the theory and workings of the polygraph to study tiny bioelectric signals. SOOOO They are better at troubleshooting the equipment and sensors. They alraedy have a strong background in artifact identification and correction, patient prep, etc. They are used to looking at and interpreting brainwaves, including distinguishing sleep and arousals, so they pick up scoring skills a lot faster.
It is true that the RRT has an advantage in titrating CPAP, applying supplemental oxygen, and interpreting respiratory signals. But te fact is, there is MORE overlap between EEG knowledge/skills than respiratory.
Neither tech is smarter, or more capable of learning these things. But EEG techs have a clear advantage in amount of "transferrable" knowlege/skill than respiratory techs.
Just my opinion.
(Of course, when asked which background would be better if a sleep tech wanted to attain dual credentials, I answered that getting an RRT would be more beneficial, which I still believe to be true. Why? RT as a field is aggressively trying to call sleep a subspecialty, so sleep techs w/an additional CRT or RRT are in a better position for long-term employment! But also because you would be broadening your knowledge MORE via respiratory training... because there is LESS overlap with sleep.)
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