TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF MEDICINE
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Medicine is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with the first enactment of Chapters 553 and 561 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, which exempts the actions of the board relating to the adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the act; however, the department is required to provide an opportunity for public comment on any such regulations prior to their adoption.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC85-140. Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists (amending 18VAC85-140-50, 18VAC85-140-60; adding 18VAC85-140-51).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.15 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: December 3, 2025.
Agency Contact: Erin Barrett, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Board of Medicine, Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233, telephone (804) 750-3912, fax (804) 915-0382, or email erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapters 561 and 553 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly, the amendments add a licensure by endorsement pathway for polysomnographic technologists.
18VAC85-140-50. Application Initial licensure requirements.
An applicant for initial licensure shall submit the following on forms provided by the board:
1. A completed application and a fee as prescribed in 18VAC85-140-40.
2. Verification of a professional credential in polysomnographic technology as required in 18VAC85-140-60.
3. Verification of practice as required on the application form.
4. If licensed or certified in any other jurisdiction, documentation of any disciplinary action taken or pending in that jurisdiction.
18VAC85-140-51. Licensure by endorsement.
An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit the following:
1. Evidence of a current, active license in a United States jurisdiction or Canada that is in good standing;
2. A completed application and fee;
3. Verification of a professional credential in polysomnographic technology as required in 18VAC85-140-60;
4. Documentation of current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers with a hands-on practice training evaluation segment; and
5. A current report from the National Practitioner Data Bank.
18VAC85-140-60. Licensure requirements.
A. An applicant for a license initial licensure to practice as a polysomnographic technologist shall provide documentation of one of the following:
1. Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists;
2. Documentation of the Sleep Disorders Specialist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-SDS); or
3. A professional certification or credential approved by the board from an organization or entity that meets the accreditation standards of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
B. An applicant for licensure shall provide documentation of current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers with a hands-on practice training evaluation segment.
VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8405; Filed October 02, 2025