Polysomnography Oregon Laws and Rules
2025 with correct answers
*Polysomnographic Technologist*
688.800 *Definitions* (1) - ANSWER a person licensed under ORS 688.819
*Polysomnography*
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(b) - ANSWER (a) The treatment, management, diagnostic testing,
education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep;
(b)Analyzing data for the purpose of assisting a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders
related to sleep;
*Polysomnography*
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(c)(d) - ANSWER (c) Implementation and monitoring of durable
medical equipment used in the treatment of sleep disorders;
(d) Educating patients and immediate family members of patients regarding testing and
treatment of sleep disorders.
*Polysomnography*
[includes the use of the following:]
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(A-G) - ANSWER (A) Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy
(B) Continuous or Bilevel PAP titration
(C) Capnography
,(D) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(E) Pulse Oximetry
(F) Sleep Staging: EEG, EOG, Chin EMG, (G) ECG
*Polysomnography*
[includes the use of the following:]
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(H-P) - ANSWER (H) Respiratory Effort monitoring: abdominal &
Thoracic
(J) Snore monitoring
(K) A/V monitoring of movement & behavior
(N) Nasal & Oral airflow monitoring
(P) Portable monitoring
*Qualified Medical Director*
for Polysomnography
688.800 *Definitions* (3) - ANSWER the medical director of an inpatient or outpatient
polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, has special
interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is actively
practicing in the field of sleep disorders.
*License required*
to practice Polysomnography
688.803 - ANSWER *A person may not practice polysomnography* or claim to be a
polysomnographic technologist *unless* the person is *licensed under ORS 688.819*.
, *Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (1) - ANSWER (1) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to limit, preclude or
otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by
appropriate agencies of this state.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (2) - ANSWER (2) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 prohibits:
(b) The practice of polysomnography by a student who is:
(A) Enrolled in an educational program for
polysomnography approved by the board; and
(B) In the physical presence of a supervisor
approved by the board.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (4) - ANSWER (4) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to permit the practice
of medicine by a person licensed to practice ...polysomnography unless the person is also
licensed to practice medicine.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
2025 with correct answers
*Polysomnographic Technologist*
688.800 *Definitions* (1) - ANSWER a person licensed under ORS 688.819
*Polysomnography*
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(b) - ANSWER (a) The treatment, management, diagnostic testing,
education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep;
(b)Analyzing data for the purpose of assisting a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders
related to sleep;
*Polysomnography*
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(c)(d) - ANSWER (c) Implementation and monitoring of durable
medical equipment used in the treatment of sleep disorders;
(d) Educating patients and immediate family members of patients regarding testing and
treatment of sleep disorders.
*Polysomnography*
[includes the use of the following:]
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(A-G) - ANSWER (A) Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy
(B) Continuous or Bilevel PAP titration
(C) Capnography
,(D) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(E) Pulse Oximetry
(F) Sleep Staging: EEG, EOG, Chin EMG, (G) ECG
*Polysomnography*
[includes the use of the following:]
688.800 *Definitions* (2)(a)(H-P) - ANSWER (H) Respiratory Effort monitoring: abdominal &
Thoracic
(J) Snore monitoring
(K) A/V monitoring of movement & behavior
(N) Nasal & Oral airflow monitoring
(P) Portable monitoring
*Qualified Medical Director*
for Polysomnography
688.800 *Definitions* (3) - ANSWER the medical director of an inpatient or outpatient
polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, has special
interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is actively
practicing in the field of sleep disorders.
*License required*
to practice Polysomnography
688.803 - ANSWER *A person may not practice polysomnography* or claim to be a
polysomnographic technologist *unless* the person is *licensed under ORS 688.819*.
, *Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (1) - ANSWER (1) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to limit, preclude or
otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by
appropriate agencies of this state.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (2) - ANSWER (2) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 prohibits:
(b) The practice of polysomnography by a student who is:
(A) Enrolled in an educational program for
polysomnography approved by the board; and
(B) In the physical presence of a supervisor
approved by the board.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
688.805 (4) - ANSWER (4) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to permit the practice
of medicine by a person licensed to practice ...polysomnography unless the person is also
licensed to practice medicine.
*Exceptions to license requirements*;
practice requirements.
