Licensure Around the USA
10 States and DC have PSGT licensure
32 States have exemptions under their Respiratory Care Act
8 States have no regulatory language
State Licensure Developmentthe New Mexico Experience
Motivated Group National Support Legislative Process
Regulatory Support
What existing State licensing board will support you?
Get their support in advance Have a plan
The BILL
Who is covered? Who is NOT covered? Job Description Supervision Educational Requirements Renewal
Educational Requirements
A-Step CAAHEP BRPT AASM- Respiratory Care – Sleep Electroneurodiagnostic - Sleep Grandfathering
The Legislative Process
Find sympathetic legislators Discuss with YOUR representatives Find a legislative SPONSOR
Lobbying
Dedicate time in person Seek out your district’s reps Attend EVERY relevant committee
hearing and plan to speak
After the Vote
Committee to write regulation (keep it small, one physician, two or three techs, lay person, facilitator)
Budget 2 years to implement
How to get a License
Application Fees Background Checks Drug Tests? Support from Sleep Lab directors
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