California Occupational License
License Title:
Registered Polysomnographic Technician
Registered Polysomnographic Technician
Department of Consumer Affairs
Medical Board of California
Licensing Program
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200 Sacramento, CA 95815 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 263-2382
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| Fax Number: | (916) 263-2944
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| E-mail Address: | webmaster@mbc.ca.gov |
| Internet Address: | http://www.mbc.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Registered Polysomnographic Technician: The registration is required for individuals who may perform the services of a polysomnographic trainee under general supervision and may implement appropriate interventions necessary 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
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:
1) You must have successfully completed an approved polysomnographic education program. You must submit a copy of your transcript and certificate of completion;
2) You must possess a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Trainee; and
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.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Fees: Application: $100.00
Fingerprint: $49.00 plus any rolling fees (varies depending on location)
Initial license: $100.
Biennial Renewal: $150.00
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:
1) You must have successfully completed an approved polysomnographic education program. You must submit a copy of your transcript and certificate of completion;
2) You must possess a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Trainee; and
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.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 292099 |