Maryland § 14-5C-09
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-5C-09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-5C-09.
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Be at least 18 years old; and
(3) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
(c) An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall:
(1) Have passed the national certifying examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board;
(2) Submit to the Board proof of certification as a registered polysomnographic technologist or other national certification approved by the Board;
(3) (i) 1. Have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
2. A. Have graduated from a sleep technologist educational program that is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and
B. Have completed a clinical component of an educational program as established by the Committee and approved by the Board;
(ii) 1. Have graduated from a respiratory care educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
2. Have completed the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s curriculum for a polysomnography certificate that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
(iii) 1. Have graduated from an electroneuro–diagnostic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
2. Have completed additional units, modules, and courses of instruction focused on polysomnographic technology that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
(4) Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-5C-09
What does Maryland Code § 14-5C-09 cover?
Section 14-5C-09 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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