A Step Back For Sleep Medicine Patients !
House Bill 560 - Vote March 8, 2010
This bill would delete the current education requirements for polysom licensure which mandated the applicant be a CAAHEP accredited graduate and replace this statutory requirement with provisions that will permit the AASM's A Step 2 week training course (with an additional 18 on line modules taken while providing clinical services defined within the scope of practice) to become an approved "education" pathway to licensure in Maryland
House Bill 560 - Vote March 8, 2010
This bill would delete the current education requirements for polysom licensure which mandated the applicant be a CAAHEP accredited graduate and replace this statutory requirement with provisions that will permit the AASM's A Step 2 week training course (with an additional 18 on line modules taken while providing clinical services defined within the scope of practice) to become an approved "education" pathway to licensure in Maryland
When an individual is provided an option of either enrolling, paying tuition and taking a year or more accredited education program OR taking the option of paying for a 2 week course and then being employed with pay in an entity providing sleep disorder services (while completing while employed the 18 on line courses), I believe most will opt for the 2 week A Step course. Both individuals will meet the education requirements for polysom licensure.
It is my believe the revision will be passed and A Step will inserted as a legitimate "education" pathway. It is clear that the Polysomnography Profession is taking a step back and that patient care will suffer within the State Of Maryland. Patient care does not seem to be the prime motivator for employers of sleep technicians within the State of Maryland.
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