N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44L-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:44L-2.5 - Licensure for those who passed BRPT examination or practiced prior to May 17, 2010

(a) Prior to November 17, 2010, a person who has passed the certification examination administered by the BRPT prior to May 17, 2010, may apply to the Board for a license as a polysomnographic technologist.

(b)A person applying for a polysomnographic technologist license pursuant to (a) above shall submit:

1. A completed application on a form provided by the Board;

2. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form;

3. Proof that the applicant holds current certification in Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) to the level of the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another entity determined by the Department of Health to comply with AHA CPR Guidelines;

4. Proof that the applicant has successfully completed the certification examination administered by the BRPT; and

5. The application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44L-6.1(a)1 and the licensing fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44L-6.1(a)2.

(c) Prior to November 17, 2010, a person who is performing polysomnography but who has not completed the certification examination administered by the BRPT by May 17, 2010, may apply to the Board for a temporary license as a polysomnographic technician.

(d) A person applying for a temporary license as a polysomnographic technician pursuant to (c) above shall submit:

1. A completed application on a form provided by the Board;

2. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form;

3. Proof that he or she has successfully completed either:

i. A CAAHEP accredited polysomnographic course; or

ii. At least 720 hours performing polysomnography indicated by documentary proof signed by a qualified medical director;

4. Proof that the applicant holds current certification in Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) to the level of the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another entity determined by the Department of Health to comply with AHA CPR Guidelines;

5. Proof that the applicant will be supervised by a licensed polysomnographic technologist or a licensed physician while acting as a polysomnographic technician pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44L-5.2;

6. The application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44L-6.1(a)1 and the licensing fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:44L-6.1(a)3.

(e) A temporary license granted pursuant to (c) above shall be effective until May 17, 2012.

(f) An applicant who receives a temporary license pursuant to (c) above shall pass the certification examination required by the BRPT prior to applying for a license as a polysomnographic technologist pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44L-2.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44L-2.5

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1477(b), effective 6/16/2014.