OAR 331-710-0050: Application Requirements for Polysomnographic Technologist License

(1) An individual applying for licensure to practice polysomnography must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR Chapter 331 Division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, containing the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000, and accompanied by payment of the required fees; (c) Pass a fingerprint-based national criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004; (d) Be at least 18 years old, and provide documentation confirming the date of birth, such as a copy of the birth certificate, driver's license or passport; and (e) Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent. (2) An applicant must submit documentation of qualifying for one of the following pathways: (a) Pathway One - academic degree: (A) Submit official transcripts defined under OAR 331-705-0050 showing successful completion of an associate’s degree in polysomnography, polysomnographic technology, or sleep technology from an accredited community college, college or university, or successful completion of a polysomnography course of study from a CAAHEP-accredited institution. In addition to an official transcript defined under 331-705-0050, an applicant who has obtained education through a CAAHEP-accredited institution must submit a statement, signed by the registrar or a dean of the college or university and sent directly to the Office from that college or university, verifying the applicant has successfully completed a polysomnography course of study; (B) Submit satisfactory evidence of passing the Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(1) within two years before the date of application. Examination results must be submitted to the Office directly from the examination provider; examination results or other documentation provided directly by the applicant are not acceptable; and (C) Submit satisfactory evidence of having passed the Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application. (b) Pathway Two - polysomnographic technologist temporary licensee: (A) Submit documentation showing completion of 18 months of training and work experience pursuant to OAR 331-710-0110, obtained under polysomnographic technologist temporary-DS licensure (see 331-710-0060) and temporary-IS licensure (see 331-710-0080), including verification by an approved supervisor pursuant to 331-710-0100, and certification of successful completion and satisfactory performance of such experience by a qualified medical director for polysomnography, all on forms provided by the Office; (B) Submit satisfactory evidence of passing a Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(1) or (2) within two years before the date of application. Examination results must be submitted to the Office directly from the examination provider; examination results or other documentation provided directly by the applicant are not acceptable; and (C) Submit satisfactory evidence of passing the Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application. (c) Pathway Three - Reciprocity: (A) Submit an affidavit of licensure, pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040, from every state where the applicant has been licensed as a polysomnographic technologist, including an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of a current polysomnographic technologist license from another state, obtained through qualifications substantially equivalent to Oregon’s requirements. At least one of the applicant’s out-of-state licenses must be active and all of the applicant’s out-of-state licenses must not be subject to current or pending disciplinary action, and must be free from disciplinary history for three years before the date of application for Oregon polysomnographic licensure; and (B) Submit satisfactory evidence of passing the Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application. (d) Pathway Four - Endorsement: An applicant may qualify for licensure by endorsement if the applicant holds a qualifying professional credential in another field. (A) Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 demonstrating proof of a current license that is active with no current or pending disciplinary action, and no disciplinary history for the three years before the date of application for Oregon polysomnographic licensure, as a: (i) Physician (doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy) licensed under ORS Chapter 677; (ii) Respiratory therapist licensed under ORS Chapter 688 with the RPSGT credential from the BRPT; or (iii) CRT or RRT who holds a Sleep Disorder Specialty credential through NBRC; and (B) Submit satisfactory evidence of passing the Board-approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application. (e) Pathway Five - BRPT Credential: Pursuant to ORS 688.819, an applicant must submit documentation showing completion of a combined education and training program required and approved by the BRPT as of March 1, 2013; (A) Prove successful passage of the RPSGT examination provided by the BRPT: (i) After completing a combined education and training program required and approved by the BRPT as of March 1, 2013; or (ii) Before the BRPT required an individual to complete a combined education and training program in order to take the examination, and has since met the education and training requirements established by the BRPT as of March 1, 2013; (B) Submit satisfactory evidence of having passed the Oregon Laws and Rules examination for polysomnography listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application. (C) For the purpose of subsection (e) of this rule “education” includes a self-study education program approved by the BRPT as of March 1, 2013. (D) For the purpose of subsection (e) of this rule combined education and training and examination results must be submitted to the Office directly from the BRPT; examination results or other documentation provided directly by the applicant are not acceptable. (E) A copy of the 2013 BRPT RPSGT Candidate Handbook is available at the Health Licensing Office or a PDF version is available at https://www.brpt.org/rpsgt/rpsgt-handbook.