North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 105 - Respiratory Care, North Dakota State Board of
Article 105-05 - Practice of Polysomnography
Chapter 105-05-01 - Polysomnography Practice
Section 105-05-01-03 - Clinical work experience

1. A person enrolled in a bona fide polysomnographic training program is not prohibited from performing those duties essential for completion of a student's clinical service; provided, that the duties are performed under the direct supervision or direction of a licensed health care professional trained in sleep medicine or the procedure. The supervisor or director is responsible to the board for the actions of the trainee.

2. A trainee is an individual who has completed a minimum of one year of postsecondary education in a health-related field, or its equivalent as approved by the board, and works under the direct supervision of a licensed health care professional trained in sleep medicine. A student or trainee must be identified as such.

3. Individuals on the credentialing track are exempt from the requirement to have the RPSGT credential for a period not to exceed thirty-six months starting from the first day of training, provided they are practicing with appropriate levels of supervision, in accordance with the published job descriptions sanctioned by the AAST, BRPT, AASM, and ASET, or substantially similar written standards developed by the training program.