Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Licensing Agency

Department of Consumer Affairs
Medical Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento , CA 95815
(916) 263-2382

http://www.mbc.ca.gov/

description

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.