N.M. Code R. § 16.10.20.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 16.10.20.10 - NON-LICENSED PERSONS PROVIDING SLEEP-RELATED SERVICES

Non-licensed persons shall meet the following requirements before providing any sleep-related services.

A. A polysomnographic technician shall obtain a temporary permit as established in 16.10.20.9 NMAC.

B. A polysomnographic trainee shall provide proof to the board that the trainee is enrolled in an accredited sleep technologist educational program accredited by the AASM. Acceptable proof consists of a letter or other acceptable affirmation, as approved by the board, that the trainee is enrolled in the program.

C. A polysomnographic student may provide uncompensated sleep-related services under the direct supervision of a polysomnographic technologist, or a licensed physician, as a part of the student's educational program while actively enrolled in a polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the CAAHEP.

D. A person credentialed in one (1) of the health-related fields accepted by the BRPT, who may provide sleep-related services while obtaining the clinical experience necessary to be eligible to take the national certification examination, shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed polysomnographic technologist, or a licensed physician, for a period of up to one (1) year.

E. Polysomnographic trainees, polysomnographic students, and persons credentialed in one of the health-related fields accepted by BRPT shall give notice to the board that the person is working under the direct supervision of a licensed polysomnographic technologist or licensed physician and are responsible to provide the board the following documentation on forms provided by the board:

(1) name of the supervising polysomnographic technologist or physician;

(2) specific program or protocol of work planned;

(3) address of the sponsoring institution or organization where the work will be performed; and

(4) an affidavit from the supervising polysomnographic technologist or physician attesting to the qualifications of the trainee and the purpose of the functions the trainee will perform.

F. Respiratory care practitioners licensed under the Respiratory Care Act are exempt from this requirement.

N.M. Code R. § 16.10.20.10

16.10.20.10 NMAC - N, 1/1/10; A, 10/11/13