Polysomnographic Technologist Licensure

THE REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!

On October 1, 2011, a law went into effect extending the deadline for licensure of polysomnographic technologists.  The deadline for licensure was changed from October 1, 2011 to October 1, 2013.  However, anyone working as a technologist performing sleep studies should review the qualifications for licensure as a polysomnographic technologist.

Qualifications

To qualify for licensure, applicants must:  

Be at least 18 years of age.

Be of good moral character.

Have passed the national certifying examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board.

Submit proof of certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a registered polysomnographic technologist.

Have graduated from one of three education programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP):

    1. Polysomnographic educational program;
    2. Respiratory care educational program including completion of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s curriculum for a polysomnography certificate that is accredited by CAAHEP; OR
    3. Electroneuro-diagnostic educational program including completion of additional units, modules, and courses of instruction focused on polysomnographic technology that are accredited by CAAHEP.

Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.

Waiver

The law also has a provision allowing the Board to waive the educational requirement for individuals who apply for a license on or before September 30, 2013.  To qualify for the waiver, applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age.

Be of good moral character

Submit proof of passing the national certifying examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Be certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Deadline

By October 1, 2013 anyone practicing polysomnographic technology must be licensed by the Board.  If the individual is not licensed, the individual may be fined up to $5,000 for practicing without a license.  

updated 6/22/2011