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Mission Statement

The mission of the Washington DC Sleep Society is to promote excellence in the areas of sleep medicine, patient care, education and research. By promoting the highest standards in these areas, the Society will serve to represent the District of Columbia sleep community in the advocacy of public policy issues potentially impacting the profession. The Society will serve as a strong and unified voice for all DC Polysomnographic Technologists and Sleep Specialists as the profession advances into a distinct medical specialty. The Society will also serve as a network for the exchange of all sleep related information and ideas.
 
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DC Sleep Technologist Licensure Applications Posted

 In 2012, Sleep Technologist licensure is scheduled to take effect in the District of Columbia.  As you know, DCSS has been active in this process since our beginning in 2008 and are pleased to see this outcome.  The DC Board of Medicine will administer licensure.  All Polysomnographers (Technologists, Technicians, and Trainees) are required to apply for licensure/registration and undergo a criminal background check beginning in January 2012.  Applications must be filed no later than March 30th, 2012.  Application instructions can be found at the DC Health Professional Licensing Administration Page. 

 

For more on the history of licensure of Sleep Technologists in DC, please see our Government Affairs Page. 

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DCSS Represented at State Sleep Society Leadership Conference

In September, DCSS President Jephranel Napper represented DCSS at the AAST/AASM National Office in Darien Illinois at the State Sleep Society Leadership Conference.  Sessions addressed topics such as association operations, financial management, state licensure and certification, and advocating for the sleep profession.

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