Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Polysomnographic Technologists [18 VAC 85 ‑ 140]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Sets out the requirements for licensure, renewal and practice of polysomnographic technologists
State Authority Sections 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.15
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To establish requirements that ensure minimal competency of polysomnographic technologists and provide rules for safe practice to protect patients who their receive services.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4688    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 140 Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019.
Electronic renewal notices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019.
Exemption for student/intern in polysomnographic technology
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2018.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017.
CE credit for volunteer practice Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Correction of name of accrediting body and clarification of BLS training Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2016.
Initial regulations for licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2014.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Forms revision
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2011 before submission to the Registrar.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2022 Agency Completed Amend