American Academy of Sleep Medicine: (AASM) Governing agency that sets the standards for medical care in the field of sleep disorders. This organization oversees the certification of sleep laboratories.

American Board of Sleep Medicine: (ABSM) Organization responsible for the certification of physicians in the field of sleep disorders. Board certification by this agency indicates a lengthy commitment to understanding the complexities of all disorders that manifest during sleep as well as skills in the review and interpretation of all sleep studies. Lab certification by the AASM requires at least one staff member be certified by the ABSM.

Association of Polysomnographic Technologists: (APT) Organization entrusted with the establishment of standards and education for individuals who monitor and perform sleep studies.