1. (a) Polysomnographic Trainee. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 3575(c) of the Code, an applicant for registration as a polysomnographic trainee shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) Not be subject to denial under Section 3576 of the Code; and
   2. (2) Have either (A) a high school diploma or GED and six months of supervised direct polysomnographic patient care experience; or (B) be currently enrolled in an approved polysomnographic education program; and
   3. (3) Possess at the time of application a current certificate in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute.

2. (b) Polysomnographic Technician. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 3575(c) of the Code, an applicant for registration as a polysomnographic technician shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) Not be subject to denial under Section 3576 of the Code; and
   2. (2) Have successfully completed an approved polysomnographic education program; and
   3. (3) Possess a minimum of six months experience as a registered polysomnographic trainee; and

   4. (4) Possess at the time of application a current certificate in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute.

      (c)(1) Polysomnographic Technologist. An applicant for registration as a polysomnographic technologist shall meet the requirements set forth in Sections 3575 and 3576 of the Code and shall possess at the time of application a current certificate in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute.

   5. (2) With respect to applications received on or before October 22, 2012, an applicant for registration as a polysomnographic technologist may satisfy the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of section 3575 of the Code by submitting any of the following as proof that the applicant has been practicing polysomnography safely for at least five years:

      1. (A) One or more declarations under penalty of perjury by a supervising physician attesting to the period of time the physician supervised the applicant, the tasks performed by the applicant, and the applicant's ability to practice polysomnography safely.
      2. (B) A letter of good standing from each state in which the applicant is registered or licensed.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2018 and 3575, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3575 and 3577, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2012; operative 2-18-2012 (Register 2012, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3), (b)(4) and (c)(1) filed 6-20-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 25).