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§79-4.1 Definitions. | §79-4.2 Professional study of respiratory therapy and respiratory therapy technician. | §79-4.3 Professional licensing examinations. | §79-4.4 Limited permits. | §79-4.5 Special provisions for licensure. | §79-4.6 Continuing education for respiratory therapist. | §79-4.7 Continuing education for respiratory therapy technician.	| §79-4.8 Definitions of the practice of polysomnographic technology and use of the title. | §79-4.9 Requirements and procedures for professional authorization. | §79-4.10 Professional study of polysomnographic technology. | §79-4.11 Experience requirements for polysomnographic technologist authorization. | §79-4.12 Examination for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist. | §79-4.13 Moral character for polysomnographic technologist authorization. | §79-4.14 Student authorization. | §79-4.15 Limited permit authorization. | §79-4.16 Special provisions for authorization for polysomnographic technologists. | §79-4.17 Disciplinary authority for polysomnographic technologists.
Acceptable accrediting agency shall mean an organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accreditation at the postsecondary level, applying its criteria for granting accreditation in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner, such as an agency recognized for these purposes by the United States Department of Education.
Board shall mean the State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
§79-4.2 Professional study of respiratory therapy and respiratory therapy technician.
completion of an associate or higher degree program in respiratory therapy, or until June 30, 1999, a two-year program that is registered by the department pursuant to section 52.19 of this Title or is accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency or is the equivalent.
completion of a one-year program in respiratory therapy technician leading to a certificate that is registered by the department pursuant to section 52.19 of this Title or is accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency or is the equivalent.
Each candidate for licensure as a respiratory therapist shall pass an examination that is determined by the department to measure the applicant's knowledge of curricular areas as defined in section 52.19(b) of this Title and other matters of law, ethics, or practice as may be deemed appropriate by the department.
Education requirements for admission. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 59.2 of this Title, an applicant for licensure shall not be required to satisfy education requirements before being admitted to a professional licensing examination in respiratory therapy. Such education requirements shall be completed prior to licensure.
Grade retention. The grade retention limitations of section 59.5(f) of this Title shall not be applicable to a professional licensing examination in respiratory therapy.
Passing standard. The passing standard for each examination shall be determined by the board.
Each candidate for licensure as a respiratory therapy technician shall pass an examination that is determined by the department to measure the applicant's knowledge of curricular areas as defined in section 52.19(c) of this Title and other matters of law, ethics, or practice as may be deemed appropriate by the department.
Education requirements for admission. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 59.2 of this Title, an applicant for licensure shall not be required to satisfy education requirements before being admitted to a professional licensing examination in respiratory therapy technician. Such education requirements shall be completed prior to licensure.
Grade retention. The grade retention limitations of section 59.5(f) of this Title shall not be applicable to a professional licensing examination in respiratory therapy technician.
Passing standard. The passing standard for the examination shall be determined by the board.
As used in this section, direct supervision shall mean that, when professional services are being rendered by the holder of a limited permit in respiratory therapy or respiratory therapy technician, a supervising licensed physician or respiratory therapist shall be on site at all times and shall be constantly accessible and available to render physical assistance, as required.
A person who fulfills all requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapist, except that relating to the examination, shall be eligible for a limited permit as a respiratory therapist.
A respiratory therapy permittee shall be authorized to practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or otherwise legally authorized physician or a licensed respiratory therapist as prescribed in section 8506(2) of the Education Law.
An application for a limited permit in respiratory therapy shall be submitted on a form provided by the department and shall be accompanied by the statutory fee.
A person who fulfills all requirements for licensure as a respiratory therapy technician, except that relating to the examination, shall be eligible for a limited permit as a respiratory therapy technician.
A respiratory therapy technician permittee shall be authorized to practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist or a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician.
An application for a limited permit as a respiratory therapy technician shall be submitted on a form provided by the department and shall be accompanied by the statutory fee.
§79-4.5 Special provisions for licensure.
has met the educational standards of a hospital in the State (hospital as defined in article 28 of the Public Health Law) or, in the case of a hospital operated by a public benefit corporation, has met the educational standards of such corporation, and has practiced as a respiratory therapist for at least one year in such hospital.
has met the educational standards of a hospital in the State (hospital as defined in article 28 of the Public Health Law) or, in the case of a hospital operated by a public benefit corporation, has met the educational standards of such corporation, and has practiced as a respiratory therapy technician for at least one year in such hospital.
§79-4.6 Continuing education for respiratory therapist.
Each licensed respiratory therapist, required under Article 164 of the Education Law to register with the department to practice in New York State, shall comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section, except those licensees exempt from the requirement or who obtain an adjustment to the requirement pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subdivision.
licensees who are not engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy, as evidenced by not being registered to practice in New York State, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section to meet the education requirements for the resumption of practice after a lapse in practice for a licensee who has not lawfully practiced continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period.
Adjustments to the requirement. An adjustment to the continuing education requirement, as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section, shall be made by the department, provided that the licensee documents good cause that prevents compliance, which shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following reasons: poor health certified by an appropriate health care professional; or extended active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States; or extreme hardship which in the judgement of the department makes it impossible for the licensee to comply with the continuing education requirements in a timely manner.
During each triennial registration period, meaning a registration period of three years' duration, an applicant for registration shall complete at least 30 hours of formal continuing education acceptable to the department, as defined in paragraph (4) of this subdivision, provided that no more than 15 hours of such continuing education shall consist of self-study courses. Any licensed respiratory therapist whose first registration date following January 1, 2000 occurs less than three years from that date, but on or after January 1, 2001, shall complete continuing education hours on a prorated basis at the rate of five-sixths of one hour of acceptable formal continuing education per month for the period beginning January 1, 2000 up to the first registration date thereafter. Such continuing education shall be completed during the period beginning January 1, 2000 and ending before the first day of the new registration period or at the option of the licensee during any time in the previous registration period.
for a licensee who has not lawfully practiced respiratory therapy continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period, at least 10 hours of acceptable formal continuing education in each successive 12-month period of the new registration period; and for a licensee who has lawfully practiced respiratory therapy continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period, the regular continuing education requirement during the new registration period.
at least 10 hours of acceptable formal continuing education in each succeeding 12-month period, after such registration is reissued, until the next registration date.
the regular continuing education requirement during the new registration period.
Proration. If a registration period is less than three years in duration, a licensed respiratory therapist shall complete acceptable formal continuing education at the rate of five-sixths of one hour of continuing education per month for such registration period.
obtained from a sponsor approved by the department pursuant to subdivision (g) of this section.
Renewal of registration. At each reregistration, licensed respiratory therapists shall certify to the department that they have either complied with the continuing education requirements, as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section; or are subject to an exemption or adjustment to such continuing education requirements, as prescribed in subdivision (a) of this section.
the licensee agrees to complete additional continuing education during such conditional registration period, which the department may require to ensure the licensee's proper delivery of respiratory care consistent with the licensee's practice of respiratory therapy.
Licensee records. Each licensee subject to this section shall maintain, or ensure access by the department to, a record of completed continuing education which includes: the title of the program, the number of hours completed, the sponsor's name and any identifying number, attendance verification, and the date and location of the program. Such records shall be retained for at least six years from the date of completion of the program and shall be available for review by the department in the administration of the requirements of this section.
Measurement of continuing education study. Continuing education credit shall be granted only for formal courses of learning and approved self study that meet the requirements set forth in subdivision (b) of this section. A minimum of 50 minutes of study shall equal one hour of continuing education credit. For credit-bearing university or college courses, each semester-hour of credit shall equal 15 hours of continuing education credit, and each quarter-hour of credit shall equal 10 hours of continuing education credit.
To be approved by the department, sponsors of continuing education to licensed respiratory therapists shall meet the requirements of either paragraph (2) or (3) of this subdivision.
a postsecondary institution for courses in programs that are registered pursuant to Part 52 of this Title or in equivalent programs that are accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency.
The department shall conduct a review of sponsors that apply for approval to offer continuing education to licensed respiratory therapists and that are not deemed approved pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subdivision.
will maintain records for at least six years from the date of completion of coursework, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the name and curriculum vitae of the faculty, a record of attendance of licensed respiratory therapists in such course work, an outline of the course of instruction, date and location of the coursework, and the number of hours for completion of the coursework. In the event an approved sponsor discontinues operation, the governing body of such sponsor shall notify the department and shall transfer all such records as directed by the department.
At the beginning of each registration period, a mandatory continuing education fee of $ 30.00 shall be collected from licensees engaged in practice as a respiratory therapist in New York State, except for those exempt from the requirement pursuant to subparagraph (i) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of this section. This fee shall be in addition to the registration fee required by section 8504 of the Education Law.
Licensees applying for a conditional registration, pursuant to the requirements of subdivision (d) of this section, shall pay a fee that is the same as and in addition to, the fee for the triennial registration required by section 8504 of the Education Law. In addition, such licensees shall pay the mandatory continuing education fee.
Organizations desiring to offer continuing education to licensed respiratory therapists and/or respiratory therapy technicians based upon a department review, pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of this section and/or paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of section 79-4.7 of this Subpart, as applicable, shall submit an application fee of $ 900.00 with its application for the issuance of a permit from the department to become an approved sponsor of a formal continuing education program to licensed respiratory therapists and/or licensed respiratory therapy technicians. Application for a three-year renewal of the permit shall be accompanied by a fee of $ 900.00.
§79-4.7 Continuing education for respiratory therapy technician.
Each licensed respiratory therapy technician, required under Article 164 of the Education Law to register with the department to practice in New York State, shall comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section, except those licensees exempt from the requirement or who obtain an adjustment to the requirement pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subdivision.
licensees who are not engaged in the practice as a respiratory therapy technician, as evidenced by not being registered to practice in New York State, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section to meet the education requirements for the resumption of practice after a lapse in practice for a licensee who has not lawfully practiced continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period.
Adjustments to the requirement. An adjustment to the continuing education requirement, as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section, shall be made by the department, provided that the licensee documents good cause that prevents compliance, which shall include but not be limited to, any of the following reasons: poor health certified by an appropriate health care professional; or extended active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States; or extreme hardship which in the judgement of the department makes it impossible for the licensee to comply with the continuing education requirements in a timely manner.
During each triennial registration period, meaning a registration period of three years' duration, an applicant for registration shall complete at least 24 hours of formal continuing education acceptable to the department, as defined in paragraph (4) of this subdivision, provided that no more than 12 hours of such continuing education shall consist of self-study courses. Any licensed respiratory therapy technician whose first registration date following January 1, 2000 occurs less than three years from that date, but on or after January 1, 2001, shall complete continuing education hours on a prorated basis at the rate of two-thirds of one hour of acceptable formal continuing education per month for the period beginning January 1, 2000 up to the first registration date thereafter. Such continuing education shall be completed during the period beginning January 1, 2000 and ending before the first day of the new registration period or at the option of the licensee during any time in the previous registration period.
for a licensee who has not lawfully practiced as a respiratory therapy technician continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period, at least 8 hours of acceptable formal continuing education in each successive 12-month period of the new registration period; and for a licensee who has lawfully practiced as a respiratory therapy technician continuously in another jurisdiction throughout such lapse period, the regular continuing education requirement during the new registration period.
at least 8 hours of acceptable formal continuing education in each succeeding 12-month period, after such registration is reissued, until the next registration date.
the regular continuing education requirement at the rate of twothirds of one hour of acceptable formal continuing education per month during the new registration period.
Proration. If a registration period is less than three years in duration, a licensed respiratory therapy technician shall complete acceptable formal continuing education at the rate of two-thirds of one hour of continuing education per month for such registration period.
Renewal of registration. At each reregistration, licensed respiratory therapy technician shall certify to the department that they have either complied with the continuing education requirements, as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section; or are subject to an exemption or adjustment to such continuing education requirements, as prescribed in subdivision (a) of this section.
the licensee agrees to complete additional continuing education during such conditional registration period, which the department may require to ensure the licensee's proper delivery of respiratory care consistent with the licensee's practice as a respiratory therapy technician.
Licensee records. Each licensee subject to this section shall maintain, or ensure access by the department to a record of completed continuing education which includes: the title of the program, the number of hours completed, the sponsor's name and any identifying number, attendance verification, and the date and location of the program. Such records shall be retained for at least six years from the date of completion of the program and shall be available for review by the department in the administration of the requirements of this section.
To be approved by the department, sponsors of continuing education to licensed respiratory therapy technicians shall meet the requirements of either paragraph (2) or (3) of this subdivision.
The department shall conduct a review of sponsors that apply for approval to offer continuing education to licensed respiratory therapy technicians and that are not deemed approved pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subdivision.
is an organized educational entity, including but not limited to, a college of respiratory therapy; or a national respiratory therapy association; or a hospital or health maintenance organization; or a national health or healthcare association.
will maintain records for at least six years from the date of completion of coursework, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the name and curriculum vitae of the faculty, a record of attendance of licensed respiratory therapy technicians in such course work, an outline of the course of instruction, date and location of the coursework, and the number of hours for completion of the coursework. In the event an approved sponsor discontinues operation, the governing body of such sponsor shall notify the department and shall transfer all such records as directed by the department.
At the beginning of each registration period, a mandatory continuing education fee of $ 25.00 shall be collected from licensees engaged in practice as a respiratory therapy technician in New York State, except for those exempt from the requirement pursuant to subparagraph (i) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of this section. This fee shall be in addition to the registration fee required by section 8510 of the Education Law.
Licensees applying for a conditional registration, pursuant to the requirements of subdivision (d) of this section, shall pay a fee that is the same as and in addition to, the fee for the triennial registration required by section 8510 of the Education Law. In addition, such licensees shall pay the mandatory continuing education fee.
Organizations desiring to offer continuing education to licensed respiratory therapy technicians and/or respiratory therapists based upon a department review, pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of this section and/or paragraph (3) of subdivision (g) of section 79-4.6, as applicable, shall submit an application fee of $ 900.00 with its application for the issuance of a permit from the department to become an approved sponsor of a formal continuing education program to licensed respiratory therapy technicians and/or licensed respiratory therapists. Application for a three-year renewal of the permit shall be accompanied by a fee of $ 900.00.
§79-4.8 Definitions of the practice of polysomnographic technology and use of the title.
Only a person authorized under this Subpart shall participate in the practice of polysomnographic technology as an authorized polysomnographic technologist, and only a person authorized under this Subpart shall use the title "authorized polysomnographic technologist."
education of patients, family and the public concerning the procedures and treatments used during polysomnographic technology or concerning any equipment or procedure used for the treatment of any sleep disorder.
§79-4.9 Requirements and procedures for professional authorization.
To qualify for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age, file an application together with the applicable fees with the department, and meet the education, experience, examination and moral character requirements set forth in sections 79-4.10, 79-4.11, 79-4.12, and 79-4.13 of this Subpart, respectively.
§79-4.10 Professional study of polysomnographic technology.
completion of a course of study which is substantially equivalent to a program determined to be acceptable pursuant to subdivision (a) of this paragraph and which is satisfactory to the department.
§79-4.11 Experience requirements for polysomnographic technologist authorization.
To meet the professional experience requirement for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist in this State, the applicant shall complete such experience as is required in section 52.42 of this Title.
§79-4.12 Examination for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist.
Each candidate for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist shall pass an examination that is determined by the department to measure the applicant’s knowledge, judgment and skills concerning the practice of polysomnographic technology and such other matters of law and/or ethics as may be deemed appropriate by the department.
Grade retention. The grade retention limitations of section 59.5(f) of this Title shall not be applicable to the examination for authorization to practice polysomnographic technology.
Passing standard. The passing standard for the examination shall be determined by the State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
§79-4.13 Moral character for polysomnographic technologist authorization.
Applicants shall be of good moral character, as determined by the department.
The practice of polysomnographic technology as an integral part of a program of study by students enrolled in a polysomnographic technology education program approved by the department shall not be prohibited. All such student practice shall be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician and under the direct and immediate supervision of an authorized polysomnographic technologists or another health care provider licensed under Title VIII of the Education Law, provided that all tasks or responsibilities supervised by the health care provider are within the scope of his or her practice.
Eligibility. A person who fulfills all requirements for authorization as a polysomnographic technologist except that related to the examination shall be eligible for a limited permit.
Limit of practice. All practice under a limited permit shall be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician and under the direct and immediate supervision of a health care provider licensed under Title VIII of the Education Law, provided that all tasks or responsibilities supervised by the health care provider are within the scope of his or her practice.
Duration. A limited permit shall be valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional year.
An application for a limited permit in polysomnographic technology shall be submitted on a form provided by the Department and shall be accompanied by a fee of $70.
§79-4.16 Special provisions for authorization for polysomnographic technologists.
have practiced polysomnographic technology under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician at least 21 clinical hours per week for not less than three years within the five years immediately preceding the receipt of his or her application.
If at least four licensure qualifying programs in polysomnographic technology have not been registered by the department by February 3, 2014, the applicant shall meet the requirements of subdivisions (a), (b), and (c)(1) of this section prior to the date that a total of four such programs have been registered by the department.
§79-4.17 Disciplinary authority for polysomnographic technologists.
Authorized polysomnographic technologists shall be subject to the full disciplinary and regulatory authority of the Board of Regents and the department, as if such authorization were a professional license. Authorized polysomnographic technologists shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Education Law and of this Title relating to professional misconduct. For purposes of professional misconduct procedures relating to authorized polysomnographic technologists, the State Board for Respiratory Therapy shall serve as the state board responsible for all such procedures.

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