(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.
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