Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
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Registered Polysomnographic Technologist: The registration is required for individuals who are responsible for the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, education, and care of patients with sleep and wake disorders in California. Fees: Application: $120.00 Fingerprint: $49.00 plus any rolling fees (varies depending on location) Initial license: $120. Biennial Renewal: $220.00 Currently, Polysomnographic Trainees, Technicians, or Technologists are unable to renew their license online. Polysomnographic registrants must renew by mail. Examination Information: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist: www.brpt.org Examination: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Examination for Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT). Minimum Requirements: 1) You must have valid, current credentials as a Polysomnographic Technologist issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). The certificate is issued by BRPT once you have taken and passed the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Exam (RPSGT); and 2) You must have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Board. You must submit a copy of your transcript and certificate of completion. 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: 30 days 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.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Board
- Medical Board of California
- Address
- 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200 Sacramento, CA 95815
- Phone
- (916) 263-2382
- Agency website
- http://www.mbc.ca.gov/
- Last updated
- May 22, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Respiratory Therapist 29-2036.00
- Respiratory Care Practitioner 29-2099.00
- Polysomnographer 29-2099.01
Source and verification
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