N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-4.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 79-4.16 - Special provisions for authorization for polysomnographic technologists

Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d) of this section, an individual who is at least 18 years of age shall be authorized to practice polysomnographic technology without satisfying the education, experience, and examination requirements set forth in sections 79-4.10, 79-4.11 and 79-4.12 of this Subpart; provided that no later than February 3, 2014, such individual shall meet the requirements of subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of this section. In order to be authorized to practice polysomnographic technology pursuant to this section, the applicant shall:

(a) file an application and pay the appropriate fees to the department; and

(b) be of good moral character, as determined by the department; and

(c)

(1) be certified by a national certifying or accrediting board for polysomnographic technology acceptable to the department, and have practiced polysomnographic technology under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician at least 21 clinical hours per week for not less than 18 months in the three years immediately preceding the receipt of his or her application; or

(2) have practiced polysomnographic technology under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician at least 21 clinical hours per week for not less than three years within the five years immediately preceding the receipt of his or her application;

(d) if at least four licensure qualifying programs in polysomnographic technology have not been registered by the department by February 3, 2014, the applicant shall meet the requirements of subdivisions (a), (b), and paragraph (c)(1) of this section prior to the date that a total of four such programs have been registered by the department.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-4.16