§ 1799AA. Issuance and renewal of licenses; fees. (a) The Division of Professional Regulation shall establish reasonable fees for licensing polysomnographers and for biennial license renewal. (b) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subchapter for licensure as a polysomnographer and who pays the established fees. (c) […]
§ 1799BB. Grounds for discipline, sanctions, or penalties. (a) The following conditions and actions of a polysomnographer may result in disciplinary action as set forth in subsection (b) of this section if, after a hearing, the Board finds that an applicant or polysomnographer: (1) Has employed or knowingly cooperated in fraud or material deception in […]
§ 1799CC. Unauthorized practice of polysomnography. Whoever engages in the practice of polysomnography or attempts to engage in the practice of polysomnography contrary to the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a class G felony and shall be fined not less than $500 and not more than $1,500, or imprisoned not more than […]
§ 1799DD. Procedure or action not described. This subchapter governs the practice of polysomnography. If a procedure or action is not specifically prescribed in the subchapter, but is prescribed in the subchapters relating to the practice of medicine, and the procedure or action would be useful or necessary for the regulation of polysomnographic practitioners, the […]
§ 1799EE. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this subchapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the licensee reasonably believes indicates that any other practitioner licensed […]
§ 1799T. Statement of purpose. The intent of the General Assembly in enacting this subchapter is to establish minimum standards of education, experience and examination for professional polysomnographers so that the public can readily identify those who meet these minimum standards. In enacting this subchapter the General Assembly intends to provide a licensure process for […]
§ 1799U. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “AASM” shall mean the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or an organization that is recognized as equivalent. (2) “Board” shall mean the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. (3) “BRPT” shall mean the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or its successor organization. (4) “Council” means the […]
§ 1799V. Education. The following qualify as approved educational programs: (1) A polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (2) A respiratory care educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care and completion of the curriculum for a polysomnography certificate established […]
§ 1799W. Polysomnography Advisory Council. (a) The Council consists of 5 voting members. The 5 voting members shall consist of 1 physician member certified in the field of sleep medicine and 4 council members who are credentialed registered polysomnographic technologists and have been primarily employed in the practice of polysomnography in this State for at […]
§ 1799X. Licensure [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, any person who is engaged in the practice of polysomnography must be licensed as provided in this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of polysomnography on or after July 1, 2014, unless such person […]
§ 1799X. Licensure [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, any person who is engaged in the practice of polysomnography must be licensed as provided in this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of polysomnography on or after July 1, 2014, unless such […]
§ 1799Y. Endorsement. An applicant for licensure by endorsement must possess a current license in a state which has licensing requirements substantially similar to or exceeding the requirements of this subchapter, and there may not be any outstanding or unresolved complaints against the applicant. 78 Del. Laws, c. 407, § 1;
§ 1799Z. Continuing education. The Council, with the approval of the Board, is authorized to adopt regulations specifying continuing education requirements which must be met by a licensee before a licensee will be eligible for renewal of his or her license. 78 Del. Laws, c. 407, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;
