Oregon Administrative Code

850-010-0160 State Industrial Accident Cases Naturopathic physicians may accept injured workers who are employed under the provisions of the State Industrial Accident Commission, in conformance with the Workers’ Compensation Law and the rules of committee. Statutory/Other Authori…

850-010-0170 State Welfare Cases Naturopathic physicians may accept welfare cases under the medical plan adopted by the Welfare Commission, April 26, 1946. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 History: NE 2, f. 6-7-59

850-010-0180 Professional Standards and Communication - Interpreter Requirements (1) Naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon must conduct themselves and practice according to the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as adopted by the Board.…

850-010-0310 Duty to Create, Maintain and Retain Medical Records (1) Failure to keep complete, accurate, and minimally competent medical and billing records on all patients may result in discipline. (2) Licensee Duty to Maintain Clear, Legible, Complete, Accurate, and Minimally C…

850-010-0350 850-010-0350 - Public Request for Board Records (1) All requests for copies of public records pertaining to Board records and available at the Board’s office shall be in writing and may be delivered in person, by mail, or by email. The request may include: (a) The na…

850-010-0360 Unlicensed Practice of Naturopathic Medicine Prohibited (1) No person shall practice naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010, without an active license from the Board. (2) A person holding a doctoral degree from a naturopathic medical school or progra…

850-010-0370 Permissible professional designations and credentials (1) A person holding an active Oregon licensee shall use designations; “Doctor of Naturopathy” or its abbreviation, “N.D.,” “Naturopath” or “Naturopathic Physician” or “Naturopathic Doctor” (2) A person holding an…

850-010-0380 Licensee Duty to Self-Report Licensees must self-report within 10 business days: (1) Conviction of a misdemeanor crime; (2) Arrest or conviction of a felony crime; (3) Discipline by a licensing or regulatory agency; where licensee holds a license (4) Service of medic…

850-010-0390 Advertising, marketing related to naturopathic medicine and licensee credentials (1) Licensees may not advertise or market in a manner that promotes or publicizes misleading, deceptive or untruthful representations or statements related to naturopathic medicine. (2) …

850-010-0400 Duty to Maintain Accurate Contact and Required Information with the Board (1) All licensees must submit and maintain current contact information with the Board; including practice and residential mailing address, practice email address, practice website. (2) All lice…

850-010-0410 Public Health Laws Naturopathic physicians shall be subject to all state, county, and municipal laws and rules relating to public health concerning the diagnosis and reporting of contagious and infectious diseases, as may be required, to the proper health authorities…

850-020-0000 Scope and Purpose (1) ORS 685.060 requires that one of the minimum educational requirements for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine in Oregon is graduation from a naturopathic school or college approved by the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine which teache…

850-020-0020 Standards (1) The criteria used by the Board in considering a naturopathic college's application for approval shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) Program’s mission and objectives; (b) Organization and administration; (c) Finances; (d) Faculty; (e)…

850-020-0025 Board Review Procedures for Accreditation of Medical Schools (1) The Board may acknowledge the adequacy of accreditation by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or other accrediting agency approved by resolution…

850-020-0030 Revocation of Approval Approval obtained under ORS 685.060 may be revoked for proper cause by the Board at its discretion, after a hearing. Such hearing shall be held in accordance to Model Rules of Procedure applicable to contested cases. Statutory/Other Authority: …

850-030-0005 Criminal Conviction Determination Process for Licensure (1) As used in this rule: (a) “Applicant” means a person who has applied for a license from the Oregon Board Of Naturopathic Medicine (Board). (b) “Petitioner” means a person who has requested the Board review t…

850-030-0010 Oregon Jurisprudence Examination Application Requirements (1) Oregon Jurisprudence Examination is offered four times each year, customarily in February, May, August and Novemember. (2) An applicant must complete and submit the following: (a) Oregon Jurisprudence Exam…

850-030-0020 Initial Active Licensure Requirements (1) Passage of Oregon Jurisprudence Examination; within three (3) years of date of application (2) Submission of official NLPEX transcripts showing passage: Part I (Biomedical Science); Part II (Core Clinical Science), Part II (C…

850-030-0030 Fitness for Licensure (1) The Board may screen licensure applicants, licensees, and individuals subject to investigation by the Board to determine criminal history, civil liability, and regulatory violations to assess fitness for licensure. (2) Criminal records check…

850-030-0035 Initial Licensure, Licensure Renewal, Change of Licensure Status Fees; Jurisprudence Exam and Criminal Record Check Fees, Natural Childbirth Certificate Renewal Fee; Miscellaneous Fee Information (1) Licensure Fees for Initial Active License (a) Licensure Application…

850-030-0055 Practice in Oregon by Out-of-State Naturopathic Physicians In the Event of an Emergency (1) In the event of a disaster emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, the Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall allow naturopathic physicians licensed in another state to pr…

850-030-0060 Military Spouse Temporary Authorization (MSTA) to Practice Naturopathic Medicine (1) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse or registered domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon. (2) …

850-030-0065 30-day Practice by a Non-Compensated Out-of-State Licensed Naturopathic Physician (1) A licensed naturopathic physician from another state may, without compensation and in connection with a coordinating organization or other entity, practice naturopathic medicine in …

850-030-0070 License to Practice Naturopathic Medicine by Reciprocity (1) An applicant must complete and/or submit the following to receive a license by reciprocity to practice as a naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon (a) Oregon Licensure Application form provided by th…

850-030-0080 Display of License Each licentiate of the Board shall display in their office, in a conspicuous place, their license and yearly renewal validation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 History: Renumbered from 850-010-0080, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05 NE 2-1984…

850-030-0090 Expiration and Renewal Dates of License (1) All licenses expire annually on December 31. (2) To remain active, all licensees must annually submit a completed renewal application to the Board office by December 31. (a) Licensees will automatically lapse if a renewal a…

850-030-0110 Use of Unauthorized Material and Misrepresentations in Obtaining License (1) Any applicant for a license detected in the act of offering or accepting unauthorized assistance or using unauthorized material while the examinations are in progress shall be excluded from …

850-030-0195 License Renewal and Change of Status Requirements To maintain an active license all Naturopathic physicians licensed under ORS Chapter 685, must annually complete a renewal application furnished by the Board. Specific requirements for renewal, to change a license sta…

850-035-0230 Requirements for Certification to Practice Natural Childbirth A naturopathic physician maintaining an active license in Oregon, who wishes to practice natural childbirth must apply to and receive from the board a certificate of special competency in natural childbirt…

850-040-0210 Active and Inactive Licensee Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements, Continuing Education Criteria per Subject Area (1) Active License Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: active licensees must annually submit certificates of completion for…

850-040-0215 Program Provider Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs: Program Standards and Qualifications for Board Approval of Continuing Education Credit, List of Board Pre-Approved Continuing Education Programs and Courses, Programs not Eligible for C…

850-040-0230 Licensee Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs Attended and Self-Directed Activities (1) Criteria for Board Approval of Licensee Applications for Continuing Education Credit for Structured Education Programs or Webinars Attended (a) Educatio…

850-040-0240 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering Injection and IV Therapy, and Provider Requirements (1) Lower Body and Lower Body Extremity Injections: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteo…

850-040-0250 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering or Supervising the Administration of Ketamine (1) Four (4) hours of Board approved pharmacology education on prescribing Ketamine, including dosage and administration, clinical indications, and safety plan…

850-050-0010 Grounds for Discipline (1) Practice Violations (a) Practicing outside the scope of practice per ORS 685.030 (b) Prescribing medications not permitted per OAR Chapter 850 Division 60 (c) Prescribing medication or engaging in treatment without completing requirements a…

850-050-0120 Board Discipline (1) Discipline for violations may include a letter of reprimand, civil penalty, probation, license limitations, license suspension, and license revocation. (2) Discipline proposed by the Board may increase in severity if there are aggravating circums…

850-050-0130 Change of Name and Address —Each Board licensee must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change of the licensee’s name, residence address, practice location, or mailing address. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100 …

850-050-0140 Advertising While constructive educational publicity shall be encouraged, licentiates of the Board shall refrain from using or causing to be used advertising matter which contains misstatements, falsehoods, misrepresentations, distorted, or fabulous statements as to …

850-050-0150 Public Health Laws Naturopathic physicians shall be subject to all state, county, and municipal laws and rules relating to public health concerning the diagnosis and reporting of contagious and infectious diseases, as may be required, to the proper health authorities…

850-050-0190 Discipline or Denial of License The Board may refuse to grant a license to practice Naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon, or may discipline a license, for any of the following reasons: (1) Commitment to a mental health institution. A copy of the record of com…

850-050-0200 Reapplication An applicant, licensee or certificate holder whose application for license or certificate, or whose license or certificate, has been denied or revoked, or who voluntarily surrendered the application for license or certificate, or the license or certific…

850-060-0215 Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (1) Licensees may register with the United States Department of Justice for the issuance of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number. (2) Licensees with DEA registration have authority to prescribe from Schedules II,…

850-060-0220 Authority to Prescribe, Dispense, Administer, and Order Naturopathic physicians shall be allowed to prescribe, dispense, administer, and order the following: (1) All substances recommended by the Formulary Council and approved by the Board, (a) All biological substan…

850-060-0223 Formulary Compendium Exclusions The Formulary Council has approved substances as listed by classification in 850-060-0226 for use by Naturopathic physicians in accordance with professional standards of care. (1) This authority does not supersede the education and tra…

850-060-0226 Formulary Compendium Classifications The Formulary Council has approved the current American Hospital Formulary Service Pharmacologic-Therapeutic Classification. This listing does not supersede the education and training requirement established in 850-060-0212 for ad…

851-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Prior to adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule, the Board of Nursing shall give notice of the intended action per ORS 183.335 and ORS 183.360. (1) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin at least 21 days before the effective date of the…

851-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure (1) The Model Rules for Contested Cases of the Attorney General under the Administrative Procedures Act in effect, January 1, 2019, and all amendments thereto are hereby adopted by reference as the rules of the State Board of Nursing. (2) Con…

851-001-0007 Hearing Request (1) A hearing request must be made in writing to the Board by the party or by the party's authorized representative. To be considered timely, a request for hearing must: (a) Be in writing; electronic notification is acceptable. (b) Per ORS 183.415 for…

851-001-0008 Agency Representation at Hearings (1) Subject to the approval of the Attorney General, an officer or employee of the Board is authorized to appear on behalf of the Board in Civil Penalty hearings under the following conditions: (a) The Notice of Proposed Civil Penalt…

851-001-0009 Imposition of Civil Penalties Imposition of a civil penalty does not preclude disciplinary sanction against the license or certificate holder and disciplinary sanction against the license or certificate does not preclude imposing a civil penalty. Criminal conviction …