In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. “Committee” means the Polysomnography Advisory Committee established under § 14–5C–05 of this subtitle. “License” means a license issued by the Board. “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. “Practice polysomnography” means: Monitoring and recording physiologic data during sleep, including sleep–related respiratory disturbances under the supervision of a licensed physician; or 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. “Practice polysomnography” includes: Providing polysomnography services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative; 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; 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; 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 Applying the use of techniques, equipment, and procedures involved in the evaluation of polysomnography, including: Continuous positive airway pressure or bi–level positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients; Supplemental low flow oxygen therapy during polysomnogram; Capnography during polysomnogram; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Pulse oximetry; PH probe placement and monitoring; Esophageal pressure; Sleep staging including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography; Surface electromyography of arms and legs; Electrocardiography; Respiratory effort including thoracic and abdominal; Plethysmography blood flow; Snore monitoring; Audio or video monitoring; Implementation of a written or verbal order from a licensed physician that requires the practice of polysomnography; 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 Monitoring the effects an oral device, used to treat sleep apnea, has on sleep patterns, provided that: The device does not extend into the trachea; A dentist has evaluated the structures of the patient’s oral and maxillofacial region for purposes of fitting; A dentist made or directed the making of the oral device; and A dentist directs the use of the oral device. “Registered polysomnographic technologist” means a polysomnographic technologist who is registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians. “Student” means an individual who, in accordance with section 14–5C–09(c) of this subtitle, is: Enrolled in an accredited educational program in order to qualify for a license under this title; and Performing polysomnography services within the accredited program under the supervision of a licensed physician and without compensation. “Supervision” means general or direct supervision of a licensed polysomnographic technologist by a licensed physician.