Oregon Administrative Code

333-264-0110 Course Director Qualifications and Responsibilities for EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses (1) A course director for an EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate course must: (a) Be currently licensed as an Oregon EMS provider at the level of course being taught…

333-264-0120 EMS Education Program Administrator and Faculty Responsibilities at an Educational Institution (1) A program administrator is a non-faculty supervisor that provides oversight of the EMS education department, such as a dean or associate dean at a college. (2) A progra…

333-264-0140 Requirements for Successful Completion of EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses (1) Successful EMR course completion includes: (a) Completing and passing all requirements described in the course syllabus; (b) Demonstrating technical proficiency of s…

333-265-0000 Definitions (1) "Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT or Advanced EMT)" means a person who is licensed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. (2) "Ambulance service" means any person, governmental unit, or other…

333-265-0025 Application Process to Obtain an EMS Provider License (1) For any person to act as an EMS provider, a license must be obtained from the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). (2) All applicants for initial licensure: (a) Must submit a completed electronic application i…

333-265-0027 Transitional Paramedic License (1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) may issue a Transitional Paramedic license to an individual who: (a) Submits an application in accordance with OAR 333-265-0025 and pays the applicable fee under OAR 333-265-0030; (b) Satisfie…

333-265-0028 Application for Licensure by Servicemember, Military Spouse or Domestic Partner (1) A person licensed under this rule to practice as an EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic as those terms are defined in these rules may perform services in accordance with the scope of …

333-265-0029 Criminal Conviction Petition for Determination (1) For the purposes of this rule, “petitioner” means an individual who has submitted a petition seeking a determination under this rule. (2) Prior to beginning an education, training or an apprentice program for an emer…

333-265-0030 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider License Fees (1) The following fees apply: (a) The initial application fee for emergency medical services (EMS) providers: (A) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - $45; (B) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — $110; (C) Advanc…

333-265-0040 Application Review and Approval (1) The Authority will review an application for licensure as an EMS provider and will conduct a criminal records check in accordance with OAR 333-265-0025. (2) If there are no issues that arise during the review of the application and…

333-265-0045 Renewal of License (1) The licenses of EMRs expire on June 30 of even-numbered years. (2) The licenses of EMTs, Advanced EMTs, EMT-Intermediates and Paramedics expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years. (3) An applicant for license renewal must: (a) Complete and sign a…

333-265-0050 Licensure by Reciprocity (1) A person registered with the National Registry as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic may apply to the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) for licensure by reciprocity. (2) A person registered with the National Registry may request licensure …

333-265-0058 Emergency Initial Provisional License (1) Definitions: (a) "Home licensing state" means the licensing state that currently licenses or certifies an individual seeking an emergency initial provisional license from the Authority. (b) "Emergency initial provisional lice…

333-265-0060 Paramedic Provisional Licensure (1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall discontinue issuing provisional licenses under this rule effective December 1, 2023. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, any Paramedic with a current, active provisional licen…

333-265-0070 Out-of-State EMS Provider Rendering Patient Care in Oregon (1) Any person who provides prehospital emergency or non-emergency care in Oregon must be licensed as an Oregon EMS provider and function under an Authority-approved EMS medical director. (2) Oregon EMS provi…

333-265-0080 Reporting Obligations (1) In accordance with ORS 676.150 and using a written or electronic form prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), an EMS provider must notify the Authority within 10 calendar days of any action or event listed in sections (2) or (…

333-265-0083 Conduct or Practice Contrary to Recognized Standards of Ethics The following list includes, but is not limited to, conduct or practice by an EMS provider that the Authority considers to be contrary to the recognized standards of ethics of the medical profession: (1) …

333-265-0085 Investigations (1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) may conduct an investigation of an EMS provider if: (a) The Authority receives a report in accordance with ORS 676.150 or complaint concerning an EMS provider; (b) Personal or criminal history questions arise…

333-265-0087 Discipline (1) Upon completion of an investigation the Authority may do any of the following: (a) Close the investigation and take no action; (b) Issue a letter of reprimand or instruction; (c) Place the EMS provider on probation; (d) Place a practice restriction on …

333-265-0090 Reverting to a Lower Level of EMT Licensure (1) An EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic may revert to a lower level of licensure at any time during a license period if the EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic: (a) Submits a written request to the Oregon Hea…

333-265-0105 Reinstatement of an EMS Provider License (1)(a) To reinstate an expired Oregon EMR license that has been expired for less than one year, an applicant must: (A) Submit a completed reinstatement application; (B) Submit the appropriate license reinstatement fee; (C) Pro…

333-265-0110 Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal (1) All licensed EMS providers must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification as specified in Appendix 1: Oregon Licensed EMS Providers Minimum Continuing Education Requirements, complete …

333-265-0140 Maintaining Continuing Education Records (1) A license holder is responsible for retaining verifiable and accurate records that show completion of all required continuing education for the two previous licensure periods. (2) A license holder must submit continuing ed…

333-265-0150 Continuing Education Records Audit (1) The Authority may conduct an audit of a license holder’s continuing education records: (a) The Authority shall notify the license holder that they are being audited and provide them with the necessary electronic audit forms and …

333-265-0160 Responsibility to Notify the Authority of Changes (1) A license holder must keep the Authority apprised of and report the following changes within 30 calendar days of a change in: (a) EMS medical director, unless the license holder is affiliated with an ambulance ser…

333-265-0170 Displaying EMS Provider Licensure Level (1) A licensed EMS provider providing patient care must display their level of licensure on the outermost garment of their usual work uniform. (2) A licensed EMS provider licensure level need not be displayed on emergency work …

333-270-0010 Purpose (1) These rules establish a registry (the Oregon POLST Registry) within the Oregon Health Authority for the collection of POLST forms and the dissemination of information from POLSTs to help ensure that medical treatment preferences for individuals nearing th…

333-270-0020 Scope and Applicability (1) A POLST form may be signed by a naturopathic physician on or after January 2, 2018. (2) The Authority is not responsible for and these rules do not: (a) Prescribe the content or form of a POLST; (b) Provide for the dissemination of POLST f…

333-270-0030 Definitions As used in OAR chapter 333, division 270: (1) "Ambulance service" has the meaning given that term in ORS 682.025. (2) "Authority" means the Oregon Health Authority. (3) "Authorized user" means a person authorized by the Authority to provide information to…

333-270-0040 Submission of POLST Forms (1) Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates and naturopathic physicians are required to submit or cause to be submitted: (a) Completed POLST forms they have signed, unless the patient has opted out of the Registry; and (b) Revo…

333-270-0050 Access to the Registry (1) Registry staff, including its Emergency Communications Center staff, shall have access to POLST Registry information as needed to perform Registry functions. Registry staff and the Authority shall have access to Registry information as need…

333-270-0060 Confidentiality of Registry Information (1) Registry information may only be released to: (a) Persons and facilities described in OAR 333-270-0050 or 333-270-0080; and (b) Authorized researchers. (2) Registry information may only be released for the purposes specifie…

333-270-0080 Access to Registry Information by Researchers (1) The Authority may approve the release of Registry information to qualified researchers for appropriate research projects if an institutional review board has approved the research in accordance with 45 CFR Part 46. (2…

333-275-0001 Purpose The purpose of OAR 333-275-0001 through 333-275-1010 is to establish standards for the training, testing, certification, and scope of practice of hemodialysis technicians. These rules are adopted pursuant to ORS 688.625 through 688.665. Statutory/Other Author…

333-275-0010 Definitions As used in OAR chapter 333, division 275, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Abbreviated training program" means a training program consisting of a minimum of 16 hours of theory related to hemodialysis or supervis…

333-275-0020 Hemodialysis Technician Certification Required (1) An individual must have a current, valid Oregon CHDT certificate and be listed on the CHDT registry prior to providing hemodialysis services. (2) A person must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible…

333-275-0030 Application for Hemodialysis Technician Certificate (1) An applicant for a hemodialysis certificate must: (a) Provide documentation that the applicant meets the qualifications specified in OAR 333-275-0020. Sufficient documentation includes a diploma or other documen…

333-275-0035 Criminal Conviction Petition for Determination (1) For the purposes of this rule, “petitioner” means an individual who has submitted a petition seeking a determination under this rule. (2) Prior to beginning an education, training or an apprentice program for a hemod…

333-275-0040 Application Review and Approval (1) The Authority shall conduct a criminal records check of an applicant in accordance with OAR chapter 125, division 7. (2) Using the information obtained through the criminal records check and in accordance with OAR chapter 127, divi…

333-275-0045 Denial of Certified Hemodialysis Technician Application If the Authority intends to deny an application, it shall issue a Notice of Proposed Denial of License Application in accordance with ORS 183.411 through 183.470. Final actions taken by the Authority in denying …

333-275-0050 Hemodialysis Technician Certification Expiration Each certification issued, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on June 30 of odd numbered years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.650 & 688.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.650 History: PH 13-2023…

333-275-0060 Hemodialysis Technician Certification Renewal (1) An applicant for a renewal certificate must: (a) Submit a completed application prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) along with the required fee specified in OAR 333-275-0180; (b) Consent to a crimina…

333-275-0080 Hemodialysis Technician Provisional Certificate (1) A provisional certificate may be issued to a person who has successfully completed a hemodialysis technician education and training program offered by an educational institution or an education and training program …

333-275-0085 Hemodialysis Technician Provisional Certificate Renewal (1) An applicant to renew a provisional certificate must submit a complete provisional certificate renewal application and fee specified in OAR 333-275-0180 at least three calendar weeks prior to the expiration …

333-275-0087 Temporary Authorization to Practice for a Military Spouse (1) As used in this rule, "military spouse" is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon. (2) Pursuant to ORS 670.400, a temporary certificate to practice as a …

333-275-0090 Scope of Practice of Hemodialysis Technician (1) A CHDT who holds a full or provisional certificate by the Authority may, under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or a registered nurse : (a) Perform venipunctures for dialysis access; (b) Colle…

333-275-0100 Trainee Hemodialysis Technician (1) A trainee hemodialysis technician may perform the duties of a CHDT only when it is an integral part of the training program, and the trainee hemodialysis technician is working under the direct supervision of a nurse educator or hem…

333-275-0110 Hemodialysis Technician Training Programs (1) A dialysis facility or center may provide an abbreviated training program or extended training program if the program complies with the requirements specified in this rule and by March 1, 2024 is approved by the Authority…

333-275-0120 Investigation (1) The Authority may conduct an investigation of an applicant or a CHDT if: (a) The Authority receives a report in accordance with ORS 688.655 or a complaint concerning an applicant or an CHDT; (b) The Authority suspects that the applicant or CHDT has …

333-275-0130 Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct Contrary to Recognized Standards for a Hemodialysis Technician A CHDT whose conduct fails to conform to the standards for a CHDT, or that may adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, may be found to have c…