45:14G-13 Issuance of license as polysomnographic technologist.
13. a. The board shall issue a license as a polysomnographic technologist to an applicant, who at the time of the effective date of this act, has passed the certification examination administered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and holds a valid credential.
b. (1) The board shall issue a temporary license to continue practice as a polysomnographic technician for a period of two years from the effective date of section 9 of this act to any applicant who has not passed the certification examination required by subsection a. of this section at the time of the effective date of section 9 of this act, provided that the applicant, through written evidence, verified by oath, demonstrates that he:
(a) is presently functioning in the capacity of a polysomnographic technician as defined by this act and has successfully completed a polysomnographic program of not less than one year associated with a state licensed program or a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or other nationally recognized accrediting organization; or
(b) has successfully completed a minimum of 720 hours of experience as a polysomnographic trainee or has a minimum of one year of experience as a polysomnographic technician with documented proficiency in polysomnography as determined using standardized Association of Polysomnographic Technologists or American Academy of Sleep Medicine National Competencies.
(2) An applicant who receives a temporary license pursuant to this subsection shall be required to pass the licensure examination administered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, or its successor, and attain the RPSGT credential during his temporary licensure period in order to be issued a license as a polysomnographic technologist.
c. An applicant for licensure under this section shall apply within six months of the effective date of section 9 of this act.
L.2005,c.244,s.13.
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