Oregon Administrative Code

847-070-0019 Interview and Examination (1) In addition to all other requirements for licensure, the Board may require an applicant to appear for a personal interview regarding information received in the application process. Unless excused in advance, failure to appear before a C…

847-070-0020 Regulation of Activities of Acupuncturists (1) An individual other than a physician who is not authorized by the Board to engage in the practice of acupuncture shall not administer acupuncture treatment to any other individual. (2) An acupuncturist shall report promp…

847-070-0022 Documents to be Submitted for Licensure The documents submitted must be legible and no larger than 8 ½" x 11". All documents and photographs will be retained by the Board as a permanent part of the application file. If original documents are larger than 8 ½" x 11", t…

847-070-0024 Application for Licensure by Military Spouse or Domestic Partner (1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon. (2) To qual…

847-070-0025 Disciplinary Proceedings The Board may suspend or revoke the authority of an acupuncturist to engage in the practice of acupuncture and any disciplinary proceedings against an acupuncturist or any individual charged with the unlawful practice of acupuncture shall be …

847-070-0030 Revocation or Suspension of Authority to Engage in the Practice of Acupuncture The Board may suspend or revoke the authority of an acupuncturist to engage in the practice of acupuncture if the Board finds that: (1) The acupuncturist has represented him/herself as a p…

847-070-0033 Visiting Acupuncturist Requirements (1) The Oregon Medical Board may grant approval for a visiting acupuncturist to demonstrate acupuncture needling as part of a seminar, conference, or workshop sponsored by an Oregon school or an Oregon school’s program of acupunctu…

847-070-0037 Limited License, Pending Examination (1) An acupuncturist who meets all requirements for Oregon acupuncture licensure but has not yet passed the acupuncture certification examination given by the National Certification Board on Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM…

847-070-0038 Limited License, Visiting Professor (1) An acupuncturist who has received a teaching position in a school of acupuncture in this state may be issued a Limited License, Visiting Professor if the following criteria are met: (a) The applicant has established to the sati…

847-070-0039 Registration (1) Upon Board approval of an applicant to be licensed to practice acupuncture, the applicant must pay the registration fee before being issued a certificate. (2) An application for renewal of the biennial registration and the statutory registration fee …

847-070-0045 Inactive Registration and Re-Entry to Practice (1) Any acupuncturist licensed in this state who changes location to some other state or country shall be listed by the Board as inactive. (2) If the acupuncturist wishes to resume active status, the acupuncturist must f…

847-070-0050 Acupuncture Advisory Committee (1) An Acupuncture Advisory Committee is established. The committee must consist of six members appointed by the Board. The Board must appoint one of its members, two physicians, and three acupuncturists licensed by the Board. The acupu…

847-070-0055 Duties of the Committee The Acupuncture Advisory Committee shall: (1) Review and recommend approval or disapproval of all applications submitted to the Board for acupuncture licensing and for renewal thereof. (2) Recommend to the Board standards of professional respo…

847-070-0060 License Application Withdrawals and Denials (1) An applicant may withdraw an application for licensure prior to review by the Board’s Administrative Affairs Committee or Acupuncture Advisory Committee. The Board will not report the withdrawal to the National Certific…

847-071-0000 Purpose Statement Five-needle protocol (5NP) represents a unique fusion of ancient Eastern healing practices with modern healing and social justice movements. In Oregon, 5NP is a standardized, supportive treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders,…

847-071-0005 Definitions As used in division 71 rules regulating five-needle protocol: (1) “Acupuncture” has the meaning given in ORS 677.757. (2) “Board” means the Oregon Medical Board. (3) “Five-needle protocol” or “5NP” has the meaning given in Oregon Laws 2025, chapter 296, s…

847-071-0007 Five-Needle Protocol Registration Required (1) Except as provided in sections (2) and (3) of this rule, no person may provide five-needle protocol (5NP) treatment without first obtaining a registration from the Oregon Medical Board. (2) An acupuncturist licensed unde…

847-071-0020 Qualifications (1) An applicant for registration as a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; (b) Have successfully completed a training program as described in OAR 847-071-0025. If the program was completed more than ten years be…

847-071-0025 Five-Needle Protocol Training (1) Before training five-needle protocol (5NP) technicians in Oregon, a 5NP trainer must: (a) Request board approval by providing required documentation demonstrating qualifications under this section, and (b) Meet one of the following r…

847-071-0030 Application (1) An application for registration as a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician may be accessed on the Board’s website. (2) When applying for registration, the applicant must submit to the Board: (a) A complete application provided by the Board, (b) Regist…

847-071-0035 Registration (1) Upon Board approval of an application, the Board will issue a registration and post the five-needle protocol (5NP) technician’s name, registration, and other applicable information on the Board’s website. (2) A 5NP technician must hold an active regi…

847-071-0040 Five-Needle Protocol Regulations (1) Five-needle protocol (5NP) treatment must be practiced in accordance with Board rules and Oregon Laws 2025, chapter 296, section 2, including only: (a) To provide temporary relief from the symptoms of substance use disorder, menta…

847-071-0050 Disciplinary Proceedings (1) The Board may suspend or revoke the registration of a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician if the Board finds that the technician: (a) Represented themself or allowed another person to represent them as a physician, acupuncturist, or oth…

847-080-0001 Definitions (1) "Ankle" means the tibial plafond and its posterolateral border or posterior malleolus, the medial malleolus, the distal fibula or lateral malleolus, and the talus. (2) "Board" means the Oregon Medical Board of the State of Oregon. (3) "Podiatric physi…

847-080-0002 Application for Licensure (1) When applying for licensure the applicant must submit to the Board the completed application, fees, documents, letters, and any civil penalties or hearing costs that may be due. (2) A person applying for licensure under these rules who h…

847-080-0010 Requirements for Licensure The applicant for licensure must have: (1) Graduated from a school or college of podiatric medicine accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) of the American Podiatric Medical Association. (2) Successfully passed a lic…

847-080-0013 Documents to Be Submitted for Licensure The documents submitted must be legible and no larger than 8 1/2” x 11”. All documents and photographs will be retained by the Board as a permanent part of the application file. If original documents are larger than 8 1/2” x 11…

847-080-0016 Application for Licensure by Military Spouse or Domestic Partner (1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon. (2) To qual…

847-080-0017 Letters and Official Verifications to be Submitted for Licensure The applicant must ensure that official documents are sent to the Board directly from: (1) The School of Podiatry: (a) The Verification of Medical Education form, which includes: degree issued, date of …

847-080-0018 Examination for Licensure The applicant must base an application upon the licensing examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME). The licensing examination is limited to the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (AP…

847-080-0021 Competency Examination and Re-Entry to Practice (1) The applicant who has not completed postgraduate training within the past 10 years or been certified or recertified with the ABPM or the ABPS within the past 10 years may be required to pass a competency examination…

847-080-0022 Qualifications to Perform Ankle Surgery (1) Ankle surgery must be conducted in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center licensed by the Oregon Health Authority. (2) For Board approval verifying eligibility to perform ankle surgery, an Oregon podiatric physician and s…

847-080-0028 License Application Withdrawals (1) An applicant may withdraw an application for licensure prior to review by the Board’s Administrative Affairs Committee. The Board will not report the withdrawal to the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards. The applicant may submi…

847-080-0030 Denial of License (1) No applicant is entitled to a podiatry license who: (a) Has failed an examination for licensure in the State of Oregon; (b) Has had a license revoked or suspended in this or any other state or country unless the said license has been restored or…

847-080-0035 Approved Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Colleges of podiatric medicine approved by the Board are only those approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 677.265 Statutes/Other Implemente…

847-080-0042 Practice of Podiatry Podiatric physicians and surgeons practice podiatry as defined in ORS 677.010 and within their individual education, training, and experience. Podiatric physicians and surgeons are held to the standard and duty of care as described in ORS chapter…

848-001-0000 Notice to Interested Persons on Any Proposal to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Any Rule Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any permanent rule, the Physical Therapist Licensing Board shall give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal: (1) In the Sec…

848-001-0005 Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure The following Model Rules of Procedure promulgated by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon, in effect January 01, 2018, are adopted by the Board by reference. These rules apply to rulemaking; OAR 137-001-0005 through…

848-001-0010 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 (30) days from the date the proposed notice of disciplinary action was served. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.16…

848-001-0020 Filing Exceptions 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. A licensee may request to appear before the Board to discuss the proposed sanction …

848-005-0005 Name of Board As used in OAR 848, “Physical Therapist Licensing Board” has the same meaning as “Oregon Board of Physical Therapy”. Statutory/Other Authority: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapter 43, 2019; HB2092 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2019 Oregon Laws Chapter 43, 2019; HB20…

848-005-0010 Establish Physical Therapist Licensing Board Budget for 25-27 Biennium. The Physical Therapist Licensing Board hereby adopts by reference the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy 2025-2027 Biennium Budget of $2,245,651 covering the period from July 1, 2025 through June 3…

848-005-0015 Board Member Compensation (1) A Board member shall receive a stipend consistent with ORS 292.495 for each day or portion thereof during which the member is engaged in the performance of official duties as follows. (2) Performance of official duties is defined as: (a)…

848-005-0020 Board Fees and Refunds (1) The following fees shall be paid to the Board: (a) Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Application Fee of $187.00, plus the actual cost to the Board of conducting a nationwide background verification. (b) Physical…

848-005-0030 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Record (1) Every applicant, licensee and temporary permit holder shall keep their legal name on file with the Board. For purposes of this rule, legal name includes a First, Middle and Last name. (2) Every applicant, licensee and …

848-010-0005 Pre-Educational Program Conviction Determination Process (1) Prior to beginning a 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 receivi…

848-010-0010 Approval of Schools of Physical Therapy All schools for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), are considered approved schools of physical therapy. A school s…

848-010-0015 Examinations (1) Examinations for licensing of physical therapists and of physical therapist assistants shall be provided by an examination service approved by the Board. For purposes of this rule the Board’s approved examination shall be the Federation of State Boar…

848-010-0020 Endorsement of Out-of-State Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants not licensed in the State of Oregon may be licensed by endorsement if they comply with all of the following: (1) File a completed a…

848-010-0022 Endorsement of Out-of-State Foreign Educated Physical Therapists A foreign educated physical therapist not licensed in the State of Oregon may be licensed by endorsement if the applicant meets or fulfills the requirements of subsections (1), (2), (4) and (5) of OAR 8…