1. (a) “Approved polysomnographic education program” means (1) a polysomnographic education program accredited either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (“CAAHEP”) or by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; (2) a sleep technologist program accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and (3) a sleep technologist program approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
2. (b) “Board” means the Medical Board of California.
3. (c) “Code” means the Business and Professions Code.
4. (d) “National certifying examination” means the technologist credentialing examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
5. (e) “Polysomnography registrant” includes any person registered as a trainee, technician or technologist under this chapter.
6. (f) “Supervising physician and surgeon” means physician and surgeon who holds a valid license in California and who (1) possesses a current certification or subspecialty certification or is eligible for such a certification in sleep medicine by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (“ABMS”) or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (“ABSM”); or (2) holds active staff membership at a sleep center or laboratory accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or by the Joint Commission.
7. (g) “Valid, current credentials as a polysomnographic technologist issued by a national accrediting agency approved by the board” means current valid registration as a polysomnographic technologist issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

For the purposes of the regulations contained in this chapter and for purposes of Chapter 7.8 of Division 2 (commencing with section 3575) of the Code:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2018 and 3575, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 3575, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New chapter 4.3 (articles 1-6, sections 1379.40-1379.78), article 1 (sections 1379.40-1379.42) and section filed 1-19-2012; operative 2-18-2012 (Register 2012, No. 3).