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HB 404 Original 2017 Regular Session Hensgens
Abstract: Authorizes individuals enrolled in certain education programs to practice
polysomnography.
Present law prohibits an individual from engaging or attempting to engage in the practice of
polysomnography or performing or attempting to perform polysomnograms, unless the individual
is licensed by the La. State Bd. of Medical Examiners (LSBME).
Proposed law retains present law but authorizes the practice of polysomnography if the individual
is enrolled in one of the following:
(1)A program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP).
(2)A sleep technologist program accredited by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
(3)A sleep technologist program approved by the Bd. of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists.
Present law defines "polysomnographic technician" or "permit technician" as an allied health
professional who holds a permit issued by the LSBME to practice polysomnography under the direct
supervision of the physician or a qualified allied health professional licensed by the LSBME whose
scope of practice includes polysomnography.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law requires an applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license to demonstrate that
the applicant has graduated from a CAAHEP accredited program and has passed an examination that
is administered as a component of a certification program that is accredited by a national accrediting
organization approved by the LSBME.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for a polysomnographic technician permit.
Proposed law repeals present law. Requires the LSBME to promulgate a notice of intent for all administrative rules and amendments
necessary to bring their policies and procedures into conformance with the provisions of this
proposed law no later than Dec. 31, 2017.
(Amends R.S. 37:2870(A)(1); Repeals R.S. 37:2862(11), 2865(A)(3), and 2866)