Oregon Administrative Code

337-010-0046 Temporary Post-Primary License (1) Temporary Post-Primary License (a) The temporary post-primary license (TPPL) is intended for a licensee who desires to complete clinical requirements necessary to become credentialed in an additional and different modality. A licens…

337-010-0051 Expedited Licensure Process During an Emergency (1) When an emergency has been declared, a person who does not hold a license issued by the Board but does hold a Board recognized national medical imaging credential that is current and in good standing, may apply for …

337-010-0052 Initial Applicants with a Reinstated Credential from Revoked Status or a Reinstated License from Revoked Status from Another State (1) When an initial applicant has had a credential reinstated from revoked status or a license from another state reinstated from revoke…

337-010-0070 Military Spouse Temporary Authorization (MSTA) to Practice a Medical Imaging Modality or as a LXMO (1) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon. (2) The Board wil…

337-010-0076 License Portability for Servicemembers and Spouses to Practice a Medical Imaging Modality or as a LXMO (1) Pursuant to The Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (HB 7939). (2) The Board will issue a service member or spouse a Military Temporary Authoriz…

337-010-0080 Processing of Applications Applications for licensure under the auspices of the Board will be processed in the order received by the Board. Paper documents will be date-stamped. Electronic documents will be dated and timed, to the extent possible by existing technolo…

337-010-0085 Cultural Competency Continuing Education Requirement Cultural Competency Continuing Education: All medical imaging licensees and permit holders upon each renewal, must complete a minimum of one hour of continuing education that meets the criteria for cultural compete…

337-010-0090 337-010-0090 Criminal Conviction Determination Process (1) Prior to beginning required education or training, a person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving a…

337-010-0100 Training for non-ionizing radiation modalities (1) The Board approves and recognizes training programs for non-ionizing radiation modalities to students, trainees or health care practitioners when the following requirements are met: (a) The learning purpose is to pra…

337-020-0015 Timely Renewal of Medical Imaging Permanent Licenses and Permits (1) An applicant for renewal of a license or permit must complete the online renewal form, pay the applicable non-refundable fees and submit any additional information requested by the Board. (2) A lice…

337-020-0040 Requirements for Prorating Fees License and permit renewal fees will be prorated only if the applicant can demonstrate to the Board that the applicant did not practice medical imaging in Oregon during the time the license or permit was expired. Statutory/Other Author…

337-021-0005 Fee for a Temporary License The Board shall issue a six (6) month Temporary License to a qualified applicant upon receipt of a $54 fee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.520(7) History: BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, e…

337-021-0010 Fee for a Temporary LXMO Permit The Board shall issue a six (6) month Temporary LXMO Permit to a qualified applicant upon receipt of a $54 fee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515(6), ORS 688.445(1) & ORS 688.520(7) Histo…

337-021-0020 Fee for a Delinquent Renewal An additional $25 delinquent fee must accompany license or permit renewals not postmarked or electronically received at the OBMI office on or before the first day of the renewal month. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Ot…

337-021-0030 Fee for a Permanent Medical Imaging License The fee for an initial or renewal Medical Imaging License is $9 per month. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445(5), ORS 688.445(1) & ORS 688.455(1) History: BMI 5-2020, amend fil…

337-021-0040 Fee for a LXMO Permit — Permanent The fee for an initial or renewal LXMO permit is $9 per month. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515 & ORS 688.515(3) History: BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021 BRT 1…

337-021-0049 Fee for a Fluoroscopy Limited Permit The fee for a fluoroscopy initial or renewal limited permit is $9 per month. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.510 & 2015 HB 2880 History: BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/0…

337-021-0055 FBI Fingerprint Background Check The fingerprinting fee is determined by the current Oregon State Police fingerprinting fees. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.557 & 688.560(5) History: BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effe…

337-021-0070 Application Fees Non-Refundable All fees associated with obtaining and maintaining a license or permit are nonrefundable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455 & 688.515(3) History: BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effec…

337-021-0073 Renewal Surcharge for Workforce Data Questionnaire With each renewal, the Board may assess the surcharge established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410, for the workforce data questionnaire. License and permit renewal applicants must complete the …

337-021-0075 Fees for Public Records (1) When determining fees associated with the processing of requests for public records, the Board office will follow the statewide standardized fee-structure policy number 107-001-030 maintained by the Department of Administrative Services an…

337-021-0080 Refunds When the Board determines that a licensee or permit holder has overpaid fees legally due in the amount of $25 or less, the Board will refund the overpaid amount upon receipt of a written request from the person or the legal representative of that person who p…

337-030-0001 Unlicensed Practice A person cannot practice a medical imaging modality on a patient in Oregon unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.555 Hi…

337-030-0002 Unprofessional Conduct Unprofessional Conduct includes but is not limited to the following: (1) Engaging in the practice of medical imaging while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, or any other drugs which impair consciousness, judgment…

337-030-0004 Compliance with Governor’s Executive Orders (1) During a Governor declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in …

337-030-0005 Inspections In addition to those requirements set out in ORS 688.595, licenses and permits shall be on file in the department in which the licensee or permit holder works and shall be made available for inspection by the Radiation Protection Services (RPS), Departmen…

337-030-0010 Imposition of Civil Penalties (1) When a civil penalty is imposed it does not preclude the imposition of any other disciplinary sanction against the licensee or permit holder. (2) The civil penalty shall be payable to the Board by electronic payment methods, check, c…

337-030-0015 Aggravation and Mitigation Aggravating and mitigating circumstances may be considered in the decision of any sanction that may be imposed: (1) Aggravation or aggravating circumstances are any considerations or factors that may justify an increase in the degree of dis…

337-030-0025 Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer (1) A hearing request, and answer must be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party’s attorney and an answer must include the following: (a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alle…

337-030-0031 Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Requirements (1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA…

337-030-0035 Health Care Interpreter Rules (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a licensee who is reimbursed with public funds shall work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry administered by the Oregon Health Authority unde…

338-005-0020 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 338-005-0020 through 338-020-0050. (1) “CEU” means a continuing education unit and the numerical value determined by the Board to be earned by a renewal applicant by attending a specified training course. The terms “…

338-005-0030 Fees (1) Applicants and registrants are subject to the provisions of OAR 331-010-0010 and 331-010-0020 regarding the payment of fees, penalties and charges. (2) Fees established by the Health Licensing Office are as follows: (a) Application: (A) Registration — enviro…

338-010-0015 Environmental Health Specialist Application Requirements An individual applying for an environmental health specialist registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must co…

338-010-0016 Waste Water Specialist Application Requirements An individual applying for a waste water specialist registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the informati…

338-010-0017 Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Application Requirements An individual applying for an environmental health specialist trainee registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Offic…

338-010-0025 Waste Water Specialist Trainee Application Requirements An individual applying for a waste water specialist trainee registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must conta…

338-010-0030 General Examination Information (1) The Board-approved examination for an environmental health specialist registration is the NEHA REHS/RS Credential Exam. The examination may be administered by an entity approved by the Office. (2) The Board-approved examination for…

338-010-0033 Examination Retake; Qualification (1) All retake examinations are subject to an approved examination schedule set by the Office. (2) The applicant must pay all fees associated with examination retakes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS …

338-010-0038 Environmental Health and Waste Water Registration Issuance and Renewal (1) REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL: A registrant is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a registration, provisions regarding authorization to …

338-010-0050 Trainee Registration Extension and Information (1) To extend a trainee registration an individual must submit a trainee extension form prescribed by the Office; and (2) Pay trainee extension fees. (3) A trainee must extend a trainee registration in consecutive, unint…

338-010-0065 Equivalent Supervisor Qualifications (1) Environmental Health: A supervising person possesses equal qualifications as a registered environmental health specialist under ORS 700.030(1)(b)(A) and (B) and ORS 700.035(1)(b) and (3) if the person: (a) Holds a bachelor’s d…

338-010-0070 Environmental Health Qualifying Experience (1) Qualifying experience for environmental health specialist registration applicants under ORS 700.030(1) must involve the exercise of independent judgment and technical skills that demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of …

338-020-0030 Continuing Education Requirements (1) To maintain registration, environmental health specialists and waste water specialists must complete 10 hours of continuing education every registration year. (2) Continuing education hours in excess of those required for the one…

338-020-0050 Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions (1) The Office will audit a select percentage of registrations to verify compliance with continuing education requirements. (2) Registrants notified of selection for audit of continuing education attes…

339-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rule Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the State Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall give notice of proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal: (1) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin. (2) By mailing a copy of the Notice…

339-001-0005 Model Rules of Practice and Procedure The following Model Rules of Procedure promulgated by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon in effect January 1, 2008 are adopted by the Board by Reference. These rules apply to rulemaking and to the conduct of contested ca…

339-001-0006 Time for Requesting a Contested Case Hearing A request for a contested case hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Board within thirty days from the date the contested case notice was served. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.320(10) Statutes/Other I…

339-001-0011 Filing Exceptions and Argument to the Board After a proposed order has been served on a party, the Board shall notify the party when written exceptions must be filed to be considered by the Board, and the Board shall notify the party when the party may appear before …

339-001-0016 Petition for Reconsideration or Rehearing as Condition for Judicial Review All parties, including limited parties, must file a petition for reconsideration or rehearing with the Board as a condition for obtaining judicial review of any order of the Board. Statutory/O…