Licensing exam Questions – Flashcards

means an original document or other approved means of verifying an authorization to practice (certificate, licensure, or registration) status and history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding penalties and /or disciplinary action. refer to OAR 331-030-0040

means the Oregon health licensing agency

means the accredited sleep technology education program

means board of registered polysomnographic technologists.

means commission on accreditation of allied health education programs

means commission on accreditation for respiratory care

means certified respiratory therapist

means the national board for respiratory care

means an original document authorized by the appropriate office in the Oregon department of education and certified by a college or university indicating applicant identity information, hours and types of course work, examinations and scores that the student has completed. original documents must be submitted directly to the agency from the college or university by united states postal service mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envolope

means registered polysomnographic technologists

means registered respiratory therapist

1. students actively enrolled in (a) associates degree program, (b) polysomnography course of study from a CAAHEP accredited insitution are exampted

2. in accordance with ORS 688.805 to be exempt from licensure students in subsection (1) must be supervised by one of the following: (a) a licensed polysomnographic technician (b) a qualified medical director for polysomnography (c) respiratory therapist who holds a sleep disorder specialty credential through the NBRC or (d) respiratory therapist who holds a RSPGT credential through the BRPT.

(a) a licensed polysomnographic technician (b) a qualified medical director for polysomnography (c) respiratory therapist who holds a sleep disorder specialty credential through the NBRC or (d) respiratory therapist who holds a RSPGT credential through the BRPT.

a. must be physically present with student while the student is working b. the supervisor must direct and control the students work c. an approved supervisor supervising a student may not supervise more than one student per shift.

it's good for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from date of issue

ORS 688.800

1. meet the requirments of OAR 331 division 30 2. submit a completed application form prescribed by the agency, which must contain the info listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application and license fees. 3. submit fingnerprint-based national criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004 4. be at least 18 and provide documentation confirming the date 5. submit proof of high school or equivalent 6. submit CPR card 7. submit docs of qualifications through pathways 1-5 pathway 8. submit proof of BRPT scores within 2 years before the date of application. must be mailed by the original agency

National Credentialing: an applicant for licensure through national credentialing must submit: An official documentation demonstrating that the applicant has successfully passed the Board approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0000, within two years before the date of application. The documentation of a passing score must be mailed by the organization to the Agency. Copies of examination results or other documentation provided by the applicant are not acceptable.

License Pathway Two — Reciprocity. An applicant for licensure through reciprocity must submit: a. Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040, from every state where the applicant has been licensed as a respiratory therapist, including an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of a current respiratory therapist license from another state, obtained through qualifications substantially equivalent to Oregon's requirements. At least one of the applicant's out-of-state licenses must be active and all of the applicant's out-of-state licenses must not be subject to current or pending disciplinary action, and must be free from disciplinary history for three years before the date of application for Oregon respiratory therapist licensure; b. official docs demonstrating that the applicant has successfully passed the BRPT mailed directly from agency.

1. a respiratory therapist temporary license authorizes a holder to practice respiratory care under supervision and pending passage of the qualifying examination. 2. for the purpose of this rule supervision means required presence of licensed respiratory therapist or qualified medical director must be within the work location at the same time as the respiratory therapist temporary license holder 3. A respiratory therapist temporary license holder must notify the Agency within 10 calendar days of changes in employment status or supervisor. 4. A respiratory therapy temporary license is valid for six months and may not be renewed.

10 days

temporary license is valid for six months and may not be renewed.

1. meet requirements of OAR 331 division 30 2.submit completed application from agency with payment 3. submit fingerprint 4. submit proof of 18 years of age 5. submit current CPR card 6. submit statement from registrar or a dean directly to agency stating completed the program 7. submit docs identifying approved supervisor on a form prescribed by the agency

A polysomnographic technologist license is good for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance

1. (a) meet requirments of OAR 331 divison 30 (b) submit a completed application form by the agency with payment (c) submit fingerprints (d) submit proof of age 18 confirming date like birth certificate driver liscens or passport (e) submit proof of high school or GED (f) submit current certification in CPR 2. submit docs on one of the pathways 1-5

pathway one: academic degree (a) Submit official transcripts defined under OAR 331-705-0050 showing successful completion of an Associate's degree in polysomnography an applicant who has obtained education through a CAAHEP accredited institution must submit a statement, signed by the Registrar or a Dean of a college or university and sent directly to the Agency from that college or university, verifying the applicant has successfully completed a polysomnography course of study (b) submit proof of passing boards BRPT submit directly to agency (c) submit exam fees (d) submit of passing boards within 2 years before date of application (e) submit licensing fees

(a) Submit documentation showing completion of 18 months of training and work experience pursuant to OAR 331-710-0110, obtained under polysomnographic technologist temporary-DS licensure (b) Submit satisfactory evidence of passage of a Board approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(1) or (2) within two years before the date of application. Examination results must be submitted to the Agency directly from the examination provider (c) submit examination fees (d) submit proof of passing BRPT (e) submit licensing

License Pathway Three Reciprocity ( a) Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040, from every state where the applicant has been licensed as a polysomnographic technologist, including an affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of a current polysomnographic technologist license from another state, obtained through qualifications substantially equivalent to Oregon's requirements. At least one of the applicant's out-of-state licenses must be active and all of the applicant's out-of-state licenses must not be subject to current or pending disciplinary action, and must be free from disciplinary history for three years before the date of application for Oregon polysomnographic licensure (b) submit proof of passing BRPT (c) submit licensing fees.

(A) Submit an affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040 demonstrating proof of a current license, which is active with no current or pending disciplinary action, and no disciplinary history for the three years before the date of application for Oregon polysomnographic licensure, as a: (B) Physician (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy) licensed under ORS Chapter 677; (C) Respiratory therapist licensed under ORS chapter 688 with the RPSGT credential from the BRPT; or (D) CRT or RRT who holds a Sleep Disorder Specialty credential through NBRC; (E) Submit examination fees; (F) Submit satisfactory evidence of having passed the Board approved examination listed under OAR 331-712-0010(3) within two years before the date of application; and (G) Submit licensing fees

pathway four

License Pathway Five BRPT Credential - Pursuant to Oregon Law 2015, Chapter 78 an applicant under pathway five must submit documentation showing completion of a combined education and training program required and approved by the BRPT as of March 1, 2013; and must: (a) prove successful passage of the RPSGT examination provided by the BRPT: (b) submit exam fee (c) submit evidence of passing oregon laws and rules exam for polysomngraphy within two years before the date of application (d) education includes self-study education program approved by BRPT as of march 2013 (e)of this rules combined education and training and examination results must be submitted to the Agency directly from the BRPT (f) copy of the BRPT handbook is available at the health licensing office

(1) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-DS license authorizes the holder to temporarily practice polysomnography under direct supervision by an approved supervisor. (2) Direct supervision is supervision of the Temporary-DS licensee by an approved supervisor who is immediately physically present with the Temporary-DS licensee while the Temporary-DS licensee is working, and who exercises direction and control over the Temporary-DS licensee's work. (3) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-DS license holder must notify the Agency within 10 calendar days of changes in employment status and changes in supervisor (4) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-DS license is valid for six months and may not be renewed

six months and may not be renewed

(1) Meet the requirements of OAR chapter 331 division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the agency, containing the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and accompanied by payment of the required application fees; (3) Submit fingerprint-based national criminal background check (4) Be at least 18 years of age, and must provide documentation confirming date of birth, such as a copy of the birth certificate, driver's license, or passport (5) submit proof of CPR (6) Submit proof of having a high school diploma or equivalent; and (7) Submit a certificate of completion for the AASM A-STEP Self Study Modules (8) Submit information identifying the applicant's approved supervisor pursuant to OAR 331-710-0100, on a form prescribed by the Agency (9) Submit appropriate licensing fees.

(1) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-IS license authorizes the holder to temporarily practice polysomnography under indirect supervision by an approved supervisor. (2) Indirect supervision is supervision of the Temporary-IS licensee by an approved supervisor who is physically present and onsite, but may not be immediately accessible at the sleep facility when the Temporary-IS licensee is working, who reasonably oversees the work of the Temporary-IS licensee, and who is available for questions and assistance when needed. (3) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-IS license holder must notify the agency within 10 calendar days of changes in employment status and changes in supervisor (4) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-IS license obtained under OAR 331710-0090(6)(a) of this rule is valid for one year and may be renewed once (5) A polysomnographic technologist Temporary-IS license obtained under OAR 331710-0090(6)(b) of this rule is valid for one year and may not be renewed. (6) A Temporary-IS licensee is prohibited from performing services on persons 12 and under. (7) A polysomnographic technologist temporary-IS license is invalid after passage of all required written examinations listed under OAR 331-712-0010 for a full polysomnographic technologist license under 331-710-0040.

one year and may be renewed once

one year and may not be renewed.

12 and under

(1) Meet the requirements of OAR chapter 331 division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Agency, containing the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and accompanied by payment of all required fees; (3) Be at least 18 years of age, and provide official documentation confirming the applicant's date of birth, such as a copy of the birth certificate, driver's license, or passport; (4) Submit current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an Agency approved provider; (5) Submit fingerprint-based national criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331030-0004; (6) Submit documentation of meetings qualifications listed in (6)(a) or (6)(b) of this rule;

(6) Submit documentation of meetings qualifications listed in (6)(a) or (6)(b) of this rule; (a) A Temporary Licensee-DS: applying for Temporary-IS licensure must: (A) Submit documentation of successful completion of 30 sleep tests as a polysomnographic technologist Temporary-DS licensee, which includes the signatures of an approved supervisor and certification by a qualified medical director for polysomnography of successful completion of 30 sleep studies and satisfactory performance; (B) Submit examination fees; (C) Complete and pass the Oregon Laws and Rules examination for polysomnography within two years before the date of registration application; (D) Submit information identifying the applicant's approved supervisor on a form prescribed by the Agency; and (E) Submit appropriate licensing fees

(b) An individual with an Academic Degree: applying for Temporary-IS licensure must: (A) Submit a statement, signed by the Registrar or a Dean of a college or university and sent directly to the Agency from that college or university, verifying the applicant has completed all work necessary to obtain an associate's degree in polysomnography, polysomnographic technology, or sleep technology from an accredited community college, college or university, or successful completion of a polysomnography course of study from a CAAHEP accredited institution; (B) Submit examination fees; (C) Complete and pass the Oregon Laws and Rules examination for polysomnography within two years before the date of registration application; (D) Submit information identifying the applicant's approved supervisor on a form prescribed by the Agency; and (E) Submit appropriate licensing fees.

(a) Patient interaction & professional behavior; (b) Patient assessment; (c) Polysomnography theory ; (d) Performing polysomnography preparation and setup; (e) Performing polysomnography recording and monitoring; (f) Scoring sleep studies; (g) Artifacts, and arrhythmias; (h) Sleep related breathing disorders; (i) Positive airway pressure and oxygen; (j) Evaluation of sleepiness; (k) Movement disorders: disorders involving arousal and seizures; (l) Scoring waveforms; (m) Scoring sleep stages; (n) Scoring respiratory events; (o) Scoring arousals, electroencephalography abnormalities, movements and cardiac events; (p) Sleep deprivation; (q) Insomnia; (r) Medications and sleep; (s) Circadian sleep and shift work (t) Arrhythmia recognition; (u) Emergency procedures and care; (v) Patient education and mask fitting; (w) Pediatric sleep; and (2) For the purpose of this rule "Artifact" means an extraneous electrical signal in a recording channel on a polysomnograph, which originates from the patient, equipment, or external sources, and which may mask or interfere with the desired signal (E.g., snores that appear on the EEG channel, pulses of hypertensive patients that appear on the chin EMG channel, etc.). (3) A Temporary-IS licensee is prohibited from performing services on persons 12 and under. See OAR 331-710-0080.

persons 12 and under.

(1) The RPSGT "registration examination" administered by the BRPT; (2) The SDS examination administered by the NBRC; and (3) The Oregon Laws and Rules examination for polysomnography administered by the Agency.

an Agency approved testing contractor or vendor provides the examination in languages other than English

the course of testing.

the Board

prohibited in the examination area

(a) Directly or indirectly giving, receiving, soliciting, attempting to give, receive or solicit aid during the examination process; (b) Violations of subsections (1), (5), or (6) of this rule; (c) Removing or attempting to remove any examination-related information, notes or materials from the examination site; (d) Failing to follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination; and (e) Exhibiting behavior that impedes the normal progress of the examination.

reapply, submit additional examination fees, and request in writing to schedule a new examination date, before being considered for another examination opportunity

(1) A licensee must show proof of valid license with the agency upon request or post the license document in public view at the licensees primary workplace. (2) A licensee may temporarily conceal the address printed on the license document with a covering that is removable. (3) A licensee must carry the license identification card (pocket card) with them, or post in plain view, the official license anytime services are being provided.

A licensee must comply with the prevailing community standards for professional conduct. The Board recognizes and adopts the BRPT Standards of Conduct as its professional standards model.

A licensee must comply with the prevailing community standards for professional conduct. The Board recognizes and adopts the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct effective March 2000 as its professional standards model

(1) To maintain licensure, a respiratory care practitioner must complete a minimum of seven hours of continuing education every year. At least 2.5 hours of the required continuing education must be related to clinical practice of respiratory care defined under ORS 688.800.

(1) To maintain licensure, a polysomnographic technologist must complete a minimum of seven hours of continuing education every year.