Oregon Administrative Code

331-020-0040 Complaint Processing and Investigation When a complaint is filed with the Office: (1) The Office will determine whether the complaint is related to a profession or occupation under the Office’s authority and falls within authority delegated to the Office by statute. …

331-020-0050 Response to Inquiry An individual who is the subject of a complaint involving conduct or a provided service must respond to the Office within 20 calendar days from the date of the request, in the form and manner determined by the Office. Statutory/Other Authority: OR…

331-020-0070 Discipline (1) The Office may discipline authorization holders for violations of laws and rules. (2) Failure to cooperate with the Office or its agent is unprofessional conduct and subject to disciplinary sanctions. Failure to cooperate with the Office or its agent i…

331-020-0075 Unprofessional Conduct Unprofessional conduct under ORS 676.612, includes, but is not limited to: (1) Sexual misconduct or harassment. (2) Practicing outside the authorization holder’s scope of practice. (3) Advertising services outside the authorization holder’s sco…

331-020-0077 Compliance with House Bill 2359 (2021) – The Use of Interpreters (1) Definition: “Health care provider” has the meaning given in ORS 413.550. (2) On or after July 1, 2022, A health care provider must: (a) Except as provided in (3), work with a health care interpreter…

331-020-0079 Compliance with Executive Orders and Guidance Required (1) During a Governor declared emergency, unprofessional conduct under ORS 676.612, includes, but is not limited to, failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provisio…

331-020-0080 Sanctions Related to Child Support (1) In accordance with ORS 25.750 to 25.783, the Office will provide the Support Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice with authorization information that will be electronically cross-matched with Oregon Child Support Pr…

331-030-0000 Application Requirements (1) An applicant who has been the subject of any adverse action, including the imposition of a civil or criminal penalty, is not qualified for an Oregon authorization to practice until the Office determines the scope and applicability of the …

331-030-0004 Fingerprinting, State and Nationwide Criminal Background Checks, Fitness Determinations (1) The Office may conduct and require completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check to determine fitness of individuals applying for an authorization issued or renewe…

331-030-0007 Criminal Conviction Prequalification Determination (1) Prior to beginning required education or training, a person convicted of a crime may petition the Office for a prequalification determination as to whether their criminal conviction(s) may prevent the person from…

331-030-0010 Issuing and Renewing Authorizations (1) Subject to ORS 676.612, authorizations issued by the Office will be issued to qualified applicants after conducting fitness determinations and upon compliance with all requirements established by rules adopted by the Office. (2…

331-030-0020 Authorizations and Duplicates (1) An individual must not display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to be an authorization holder or to be engaged in practice, or use a professional title, without first obtaining an authorization in the manner required accordi…

331-030-0025 Emergency Response (1) In the event of a disaster or emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, the Office may allow authorization holders who are licensed in another state, performing services in a field of professional practice regulated by the Office to practic…

331-030-0040 Affidavit of Licensure For the purpose of this rule, regulatory authority means an Oregon health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160, a regulatory authority in Oregon or another state or a regulatory authority in another country or territory. (1) …

331-105-0011 Definitions The following definitions apply to divisions 105 through 180. (1) “Board of Certification, Inc.” (BOC) means the national organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies that provides a certification program for the entr…

331-130-0006 Athletic Trainer License (1) Individuals must be licensed to practice athletic training, use the title “Licensed Athletic Trainer,” and the abbreviation “LAT,” in Oregon unless they qualify for an exemption pursuant to ORS 688.718. (2) A licensee is subject to the pr…

331-130-0007 Application Requirements An individual applying for an athletic trainer license must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000, (3…

331-130-0013 Athletic Trainer License Renewal (1) To avoid late-renewal fees, license renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status. The licensee must: (a) Submit a completed renewal application form; (b) Pay renewal-of-license fee pursuant to 331-140-0000; (…

331-130-0015 License Display and Posting Requirements (1) Licensees must show proof of valid license upon request. (2) Licensees must post the license in public view at the licensed athletic trainer's primary workplace in public view. (3) If a licensee carries the license pocket …

331-140-0000 Fees (1) Applicants and licensees 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 Office are: (a) Application: (A) License: $100. (B) License by reciprocity: $150. (b) Ex…

331-150-0000 Continuing Education (1) To ensure continuing efforts on the part of licensed athletic trainers to remain current with new developments in athletic training and to encourage diversified training and qualifications in the profession, continuing education is required a…

331-150-0005 Continuing Education Requirements (1) To maintain licensure, licensed athletic trainers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education every licensure year. A licensure year is 365 days in duration, or 366 days in a leap year, and begins on the first dat…

331-150-0010 Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions (1) The Office will audit a percentage of licensees to verify compliance with continuing education requirements. (2) Licensees selected for audit of continuing education attestation shall submit to the…

331-160-0010 Standards of Practice (1) The Board of Athletic Trainers adopts Code 1 of the BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Version 3.2, published in October 2018 and implemented in January 2019. (2) Licensees must abide by ORS 676.612. (3) Collaborate with a physician in …

331-160-0015 Collaboration of Licensed Athletic Trainers and Physicians (1) “Collaboration” as used in this section means consultation, correspondence, or referral between a licensed athletic trainer and a physician licensed pursuant to ORS 677. Collaboration may be initiated by …

331-180-0010 Civil Penalty Schedule The Office has adopted the following presumptive penalty schedule for violation of statutes and rules. This schedule applies, except at the discretion of the Office pursuant to OAR 331-020-0060. For violations not addressed by this schedule, th…

331-250-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 331-200-0010 to OAR 331-210-0010: (1) “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling. (2) “ABMGG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. (3) “ACGC” Means the Accreditation Council for Genet…

331-250-0020 Fees (1) An applicant or license holder is subject to the provisions of OAR 331-010-0010 and OAR 331-010-0020 regarding the payment of fees, penalties, and charges. (2) Fees established by the Office pursuant to ORS 676.576 are: (a) Application: (A) License: $150. (B…

331-255-0010 Application Requirements for Initial Licensure as a Licensed Genetic Counselor An individual applying for initial licensure as a licensed genetic counselor must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by t…

331-255-0020 Temporary License - Licensed Genetic Counselor Temporary License (1) A licensed genetic counselor temporary license authorizes a holder to practice genetic counseling. (2) A licensed genetic counselor temporary license is valid for one year and may be renewed once, r…

331-255-0030 Application Requirements for a Temporary Licensed Genetic Counselor License To qualify for a temporary license, the applicant must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain …

331-255-0040 Licensure Issuance and Renewal (1) Licensure and renewal: A license is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a license, authorization to practice, identification, and duplicate licenses. (2) License renewal: T…

331-260-0010 Guidelines for Licensed Genetic Counselors (1) When appropriate and in the manner consistent with the practice of patient-and family-centered care, a licensed genetic counselor shall provide to a patient, or a patient’s family, contact information for support program…

331-300-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 331-300-0010 to 331-350-0000: (1) “CBMT” means the Certification Board for Music Therapists. (2) “Good standing” means no unresolved or outstanding disciplinary actions. (3) “Office” means the Health Licensing Office…

331-300-0020 Fees (1) An applicant or certificate holder is 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 pursuant to ORS 676.576 are as follows: (a) Applica…

331-310-0020 Application Requirements for Initial Licensure for Music Therapist (1) An individual applying for initial licensure as a music therapist must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 division 30. (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which mu…

331-310-0025 Application Requirements for Reciprocity for Music Therapist An individual applying for reciprocity for music therapist licensing must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must cont…

331-310-0030 Licensure Issuance and Renewal (1) Licensure and renewal: A license is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a license, provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issu…

331-320-0010 Continuing Education Requirements (1) To maintain licensure, a music therapist must complete a minimum of 10 CE credits every year. (2) CE credits obtained in excess of those required for the current one-year reporting period may be carried forward for up to four yea…

331-320-0020 Continuing Education Audit (1) The Office will audit a percentage of licensees, as determined by the Office, to verify compliance with continuing education requirements of this rule. (2) Licensees notified of selection for audit of continuing education attestation sh…

331-330-0010 Standards of Practice and Professional Responsibility (1) A licensed music therapist must: (a) Protect the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of practice, supervision, teaching or research. (b) Comply with all local, state and federal regulations c…

331-340-0010 Investigative Authority The Office may initiate and conduct investigations relating to the practice of music therapy pursuant to ORS 676.608, and may take appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of 676.612 and 676.992. Statutory/Other Author…

331-375-0005 OFFICE APPROVALS The Health Licensing Office approves the following: (1) Programs accepted by Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB), before and as of November 1, 2025. (2) The requirements to be credentialed as a registered art therapist by the ATCB, before and …

331-375-0010 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to OAR 331-375-0010 to OAR 331-395-0010: (1) “Art Therapist” means a licensed art therapist, a licensed certified art therapist, or a provisional licensed art therapist as those terms are defined in ORS 681.740. (2) “ATCB” …

331-375-0020 FEES (1) An applicant or authorization holder is subject to the provisions of OAR 331-010-0000 through OAR 331-010-0070, including OAR 331-010-0010 and OAR 331-010-0020 regarding the payment of fees, penalties and charges. (2) Fees established by the Office pursuant …

331-380-0020 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AS A LICENSED ART THERAPIST The Office will enter all licensed art therapist authorization holders and their status into its licensure database, which is available to the public. An individual applying for initial licens…

331-380-0025 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AS A LICENSED CERTIFIED ART THERAPIST The Office will enter all licensed certified art therapist authorization holders and their status into its licensure database, which is available to the public. An individual applyin…

331-380-0026 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AS A PROVISIONAL LICENSED ART THERAPIST The Office will enter all art therapist authorization holders and their status into its licensure database, which is available to the public. An individual applying for initial lic…

331-380-0030 LICENSURE ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL (1) Licensure and renewal: All licenses are subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a license, provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for …

331-385-0010 CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSED ART THERAPISTS AND LICENSED CERTIFIED ART THERAPISTS (1) To maintain authorization, licensed art therapists and licensed certified art therapists must complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education every authorization year. (2…