Summary: The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced Griselda Molina from Westminster, Colo, as the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program. Chosen from over 40 applications across 23 states and several countries, Molina, with a decade of experience in sleep technology, demonstrated a commitment to advancing her knowledge and skills. The grant provides up to $800 toward an A-STEP or STAR designated educational program.
Key Takeaways:
- Grant Recipient: Griselda Molina from Westminster, Colo, was awarded the BRPT A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant.
- Experience: Molina has 10 years of experience in sleep technology and has shown dedication to professional development and technological advancements.
- Global Competition: Molina was selected from over 40 applicants from 23 states and several countries, including Canada, China, the UK, and India.
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).
Griselda Molina, from Westminster, Colo, was selected out of more than 40 applications from 23 different states across the United States to countries outside of the United States, including Canada, China, the United Kingdom, and India.
“Griselda has spent 10 years working in sleep,” says board member Michelle DiMaria, BS, RRT, RPSGT, chair of the scholarship committee, in a release. “During this time, she demonstrated her commitment to furthering her knowledge in sleep by learning and adapting to new technologies and systems, actively engaging in relevant coursework, participating in committees in her sleep department, serving as a preceptor training new hires and utilizing her bilingual skills to assist colleagues and patients. Griselda is well-poised to take the next step to earn her RPSGT credential.”
Griselda will receive a grant of up to $800 towards an A-STEP or STAR designated educational program.
The application window was open from May 6 through May 31. The BRPT’s scholarship committee reviewed all applications through a carefully crafted rubric to determine the best-qualified applicant.
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