New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter B - Regulation of Professions
Part 79 - Regulation of Individual Professions
Subpart 79-4 - Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapy Technician, And Polysomnographic Technologist
Section 79-4.14 - Student authorization

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.