A. The board, with the advice of the committee, shall have powers regarding licensing of polysomnographic technologists, temporary permitting of polysomnographic technicians, approval of polysomnography curricula, approval of degree programs in polysomnography and any other matters that are necessary to ensure the training and licensing of competent polysomnographic technologists.

B. The board, with the advice of the committee, shall hold hearings and adopt rules regarding:

(1) the licensing of polysomnographic technologists, the practice of polysomnography and the minimum qualifications and hours of clinical experience and standards of care required for being licensed as a polysomnographic technologist;

(2) criteria for continuing education requirements;

(3) the manner in which records of examinations and treatments shall be kept and maintained;

(4) professional conduct, ethics and responsibility;

(5) disciplinary actions, including the denial, suspension or revocation of or the imposition of restrictions or conditions on a license, and the circumstances that require disciplinary action;

(6) a means to provide information to all polysomnographic technologists licensed in the state;

(7) the inspection of the business premises of a licensee when the board determines that an inspection is necessary;

(8) the investigation of complaints against licensees or persons holding themselves out as engaging in the practice of polysomnography in the state;

(9) the publication of information for the public about licensees and the practice of polysomnography in the state;

(10) an orderly process for reinstatement of a license;

(11) criteria for acceptance of polysomnography credentials or licenses issued in other jurisdictions;

(12) criteria for advertising or promotional materials; and

(13) any matter necessary to implement the Polysomnography Practice Act.

History: Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 9.

Effective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 54, § 15 made the Polysomnography Practice Act effective July 1, 2008.