§ 14–5C-01
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5C-01 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5C. Polysomnographic Technologists
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the State Board of Physicians.
(c)
“Committee” means the Polysomnography Advisory Committee established under § 14–5C–05 of this subtitle.
(d)
“License” means a license issued by the Board.
(e)
“Licensed polysomnographic technologist” means a polysomnographic technologist who is licensed by the Board under this subtitle to practice polysomnography under the supervision of a licensed physician.
(f)
(1)
“Practice polysomnography” means:
(i)
Monitoring and recording physiologic data during sleep, including sleep–related respiratory disturbances under the supervision of a licensed physician; or
(ii)
Using data collected under item (i) of this paragraph for the purposes of assisting a licensed physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders.
(2)
“Practice polysomnography” includes:
(i)
Providing polysomnography services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative;
(ii)
Diagnosing and treating individuals who suffer from sleep disorders as a result of developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction;
(iii)
Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation and determining whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is warranted;
(iv)
Using evaluation techniques that include limited cardiopulmonary function assessments, the need and effectiveness of therapeutic modalities and procedures, and the assessment and evaluation of the need for extended care; and
(v)
Applying the use of techniques, equipment, and procedures involved in the evaluation of polysomnography, including:
(1)
Continuous positive airway pressure or bi–level positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients;
(2)
Supplemental low flow oxygen therapy during polysomnogram;
(3)
Capnography during polysomnogram;
(4)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(5)
Pulse oximetry;
(6)
PH probe placement and monitoring;
(7)
Esophageal pressure;
(8)
Sleep staging including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography;
(9)
Surface electromyography of arms and legs;
(10)
Electrocardiography;
(11)
Respiratory effort including thoracic and abdominal;
(12)
Plethysmography blood flow;
(13)
Snore monitoring;
(14)
Audio or video monitoring;
(15)
Implementation of a written or verbal order from a licensed physician that requires the practice of polysomnography;
(16)
Monitoring the effects a nasal device, used to treat sleep apnea, has on sleep patterns provided that the device does not extend into the trachea; and
(17)
Monitoring the effects an oral device, used to treat sleep apnea, has on sleep patterns, provided that:
(A)
The device does not extend into the trachea;
(B)
A dentist has evaluated the structures of the patient’s oral and maxillofacial region for purposes of fitting;
(C)
A dentist made or directed the making of the oral device; and
(D)
A dentist directs the use of the oral device.
(g)
“Registered polysomnographic technologist” means a polysomnographic technologist who is registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians.
(h)
“Student” means an individual who, in accordance with section 14–5C–09(c) of this subtitle, is:
(1)
Enrolled in an accredited educational program in order to qualify for a license under this title; and
(2)
Performing polysomnography services within the accredited program under the supervision of a licensed physician and without compensation.
(i)
“Supervision” means general or direct supervision of a licensed polysomnographic technologist by a licensed physician.