Autoscoring Certification Program

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Autoscoring Certification Program™ provides an independent, objective evaluation of autoscoring software used to interpret polysomnography (PSG) studies. This program empowers sleep centers and industry partners with trusted performance validation, supporting informed decisions and advancing high-quality patient care. Available April 2026.

Program Overview

As autoscoring technology becomes increasingly integrated into clinical workflows, the need for reliable, standardized evaluation has never been greater. The Autoscoring Certification Program builds on AASM’s earlier pilot initiative and expands certification to cover the entire PSG scoring process.

This comprehensive program evaluates:

• Sleep stages
• Arousals
• Respiratory events
• Periodic limb movements

All evaluations are conducted using a dataset of real-world patient studies sourced from accredited sleep centers.

Why Certification Matters

Sleep clinicians need to know that autoscoring can be trusted, and clearance by the FDA is only part of the answer. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance process determines if a new submission is substantially equivalent to an existing device, focusing on comparison rather than validation. Applications tend to rely on internally collected performance data, which can feature small samples, routine cases, and non-clinical data from bench testing.

The Autoscoring Certification Program supplements FDA clearance by facilitating an independent, third-party evaluation. Using a large, real-world dataset, the program ensures that certified software performs at a level comparable to manual scoring by humans. This validation process gives sleep clinicians the confidence needed to implement an autoscoring solution in their practice.

Key Benefits 

Autoscoring Certification

Full certification comprises all of the individual domains.

Individual Domain Certification  

Individual certification enables you to be certified for one or more of these domains: 

• Arousals 
• Leg Movements
• Respiratory   
• Sleep stage 

This modular approach allows companies to demonstrate excellence in specific areas while continuing to enhance their technologies.

Recognition and Certification 

Organizations that achieve certification will receive: 

• An official AASM certification designation valid for three years 
• Permission to use the Autoscoring Certification Mark  
• Public recognition on the AASM website 

Pilot Program Participants

Thank You to Our Pilot Participants

The AASM Sleep Stage Autoscoring Pilot Program has been successfully completed.

We sincerely thank the following organizations for their participation, collaboration, and commitment to advancing the quality and reliability of sleep stage autoscoring technology.

Their involvement helped inform and strengthen the development of the AASM Autoscoring Certification Program.

AASM Autoscoring Certification Program

The AASM Autoscoring Certification Program builds upon the success and lessons learned from the Sleep Stage Autoscoring Pilot Program.

The certification program provides an independent evaluation process to assess the performance of autoscoring software against established AASM standards, helping manufacturers demonstrate quality and transparency while supporting confidence among clinicians, sleep centers, and patients.

Stay tuned to this section for updates as companies receive certification for their software.

Apply or Learn More

Applications are now being accepted. For additional information about certification standards, eligibility, or the application process, please contact: certification@aasm.org

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