License: Registered Polysomnographic Trainee

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2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200

Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 263-2382

Registered Polysomnographic Trainee: The registration is required for individuals under the direct supervision of a supervising physician and surgeon, polysomnographic technologist or other licensed health care professional who may provide basic supportive services as part of their educational program, including but not limited to gathering and verifying patient information, testing preparation and monitoring, documenting routine observations, data acquisition and scoring, and assisting with appropriate interventions for patient safety in California. Fees: Application: $100.00 Fingerprint: $49.00 plus any rolling fees (varies depending on location) Initial license: $100. Biennial Renewal: $150.00 (Currently, Polysomnographic Trainees, Technicians, or Technologists are unable to renew their license online. Polysomnographic registrants must renew by mail.). Education Information: America Academy of Sleep Medicine: www.aasmnet.org. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP): www.caahep.org. Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist: www.brpt.org. Minimum Requirements: You must have either: 1) A High school diploma or GED plus 6 months of supervised direct polysomnographic patient care experience; or 2) Be currently enrolled in an approved polysomnographic education program. 3) You must possess at the time of application a current certificate in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute. Average Time to Process Application: 60 days for initial review. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: Please visit www.mbc.ca.gov for additional information. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 3575-3579.