Chapter 681 — Chapter 681
72 sections in this chapter.
ORS 681.010 [Amended by 1953 c.183 §4; 1961 c.399 §1; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.020 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.025 [1961 c.399 §4; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.030 [Amended by 1961 c.399 §2; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.040 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.050 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.060 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.070 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.080 [Repealed by 1953 c.183 §4]
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ORS 681.090 [Amended by 1957 c.680 §1; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.095 [1953 c.45 §2; 1957 c.680 §2; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.100 [Amended by 1953 c.46 §3; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.110 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.120 [Amended by 1953 c.46 §3; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.130 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.140 [Amended by 1953 c.183 §4; 1957 c.680 §3; 1961 c.399 §5; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.143 [1957 c.162 §2; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.146 [1957 c.681 §10; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.150 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.152 [1959 c.47 §2; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.155 [1957 c.264 §2; 1961 c.258 §1; repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.160 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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ORS 681.170 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]
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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS
ORS 681.205 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise
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(1) “Approved college or university” means a college or university offering a graduate program of study in speech-language pathology or audiology, leading to a master’s or doctoral degree, that is fully accredited or conditionally approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing …
ORS 681.220 Policy. It is declared to be a policy of this state that it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public in order to
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(1) Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare; (2) Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; (3) Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and (4) Help ensure …
ORS 681.230 Exemptions from licensure requirement. (1) Without obtaining a license under this chapter, a person may use a procedure included in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology if the procedure is within the person’s scope of practice and the person is
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(a) Licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160; (b) Performing basic audiometric testing under the supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 and representing that the pers…
ORS 681.250 Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology. (1) A license shall be issued to qualified persons either in speech-language pathology or audiology. A person may be licensed in both areas if the person meets the respective qualifications and in such instances the license fee shall be as though for one license
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(2) No person shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport to be a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 694.335; 1987 c.158 §142; 1995 c.280 §4]
ORS 681.260 Qualifications for licensure as speech-language pathologist; rules. An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as a speech-language pathologist if the applicant
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(1) Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board; (2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by …
ORS 681.264 Qualifications for licensure as audiologist; rules. An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist if the applicant
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(1) Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets the following requirements: (a) If the degree was awarded on or before August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a master’s or doctoral degree in au…
ORS 681.270 License and conditional license application; fee. (1) A person desiring to obtain a license or conditional license from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall make application to the board
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(2) The application shall be made upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. (3) The application required by this section shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the board. [Formerly 694.355; 1995 c.280 §6; 2005 c.698 §7]
ORS 681.280 [Formerly 694.365; 1995 c.280 §9; 2005 c.698 §8; repealed by 2011 c.133 §12]
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ORS 681.285 Temporary license; rules; fees. (1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may adopt rules allowing for the issuance of a temporary speech-language pathology or audiology license or a temporary speech-language pathology assistant certificate
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(2) The board may establish fees for temporary licenses and certificates. [2011 c.133 §5] Note: 681.285 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explan…
ORS 681.290 Examination of candidates. (1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may examine by written or oral examination, or by both. Standards for acceptable performance shall be determined by the board. The board may examine or direct the applicant to be examined for knowledge in whatever theoretical or applied fields in speech-language pathology or audiology it considers appropriate. The board may also examine the candidate with regard to the professional skills and judgment of the candidate in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods
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(2) The board may waive the written examination if the applicant has successfully passed the Educational Testing Service Praxis II Specialty Area Examination in speech-language pathology or audiology. (3) The board shall grade the examination or direct it to be graded. Examinatio…
ORS 681.300 Waiver of examination requirement. The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination described in ORS 681.290 and grant a license to
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(1) An applicant who holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the area for which the person is applying for a license. (2) An audiology applicant who is certified by the American Board of Audiology. [Formerly 694.385; 198…
ORS 681.310 [Formerly 694.395; repealed by 1995 c.280 §37]
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ORS 681.320 Renewal procedure; fees; effect on suspended or revoked license; rules. (1) On or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, or on or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, each licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall submit to the board an application for renewal of license and pay the renewal fee established by the board. The application shall include the following
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(a) Evidence of participation in professional development. Participation in professional development includes continuing education or other demonstrations of professional development that the board may recognize by rule. (b) Evidence of compliance with all other requirements esta…
ORS 681.325 Issuance of conditional license; scope of practice; renewal. (1) A conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while the person completes the licensing requirements of this chapter
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(2) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may issue a conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an applicant who: (a) Except for the examination and supervised post-graduate professional practice in speech-languag…
ORS 681.330 Application of rules of ethical standards of practice. The rules and regulations of ethical standards of practice adopted pursuant to ORS 681.420 (5) shall govern the conduct of all persons who hold a license or conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology or a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant. [Formerly 694.415; 1995 c.280 §13; 2001 c.626 §2]
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ORS 681.340 Fees; waiver; exclusivity of fees; rules. (1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, by rule, impose fees for the following
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(a) License or certificate fee and renewal thereof. (b) Delinquency fee. (c) Application fee. (d) Inactive license fee. (e) Conditional license fee and renewal thereof. (f) Temporary license or certificate fee and renewal thereof. (2) Every person to whom a license is issued shal…
ORS 681.350 Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license; civil penalties. (1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may refuse to issue or renew any license or conditional license, may suspend or revoke any license or conditional license, may reprimand any licensee or conditional licensee or may place any licensee or conditional licensee on probation if the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee has
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(a) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license or conditional license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts. (b) Violated any ethical standards of practice established under ORS 681.420. (c) Violated any lawful order or rule of the board. (d) Viola…
ORS 681.360 Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant; requirements; renewal; exception; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; rules. (1) A person may not perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant or use the title speech-language pathology assistant without a certificate to do so issued under this section
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(2) To obtain a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall: (a) Submit an application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; (b) Pay the certificate fee established by the…
ORS 681.365 [2001 c.626 §5; repealed by 2011 c.133 §12]
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ORS 681.370 Duties of speech-language pathologist using services of speech-language pathology assistant. A speech-language pathologist who employs or otherwise uses the services of a speech-language pathology assistant shall
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(1) Be responsible for the extent, type and quality of services provided by each speech-language pathology assistant supervised by the speech-language pathologist; (2) Ensure that persons who receive services from a speech-language pathology assistant receive prior notification t…
ORS 681.375 Role of speech-language pathology assistants; rules. The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall adopt rules to define the role of speech-language pathology assistants, including but not limited to
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(1) The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentation of direct, on-site supervision and the quantity and content of instruction. (2) The ratio of s…
ORS 681.400 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (1) There is established a State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board
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(a) Two must be audiologists licensed under this chapter. (b) Two must be speech-language pathologists licensed under this chapter. (c) One must be a speech-language pathology assistant certified under ORS 681.360. (d) One must be a person licensed to practice medicine who also h…
ORS 681.410 Compensation and expenses; rules. A member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 694.455; 1985 c.64 §8; 1995 c.280 §17; 2005 c.698 §17; 2009 c.535 §17; 2009 c.756 §44]
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ORS 681.420 Powers and duties; rules. The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall
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(1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter; (2) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for any license as issued under this chapter and supervise the examination of such applicants; (3) Investigate persons engaging in practices which violate the prov…
ORS 681.430 Officers; quorum; meetings. (1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines
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(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (3) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall meet at least once every year at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall…
ORS 681.440 When meetings may be closed to public; rules. All meetings of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the consideration of and action on matters coming before the board are open to the public, except
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(1) Matters involving the management of internal affairs of the board and its staff may be considered and acted upon by the board in executive meetings under rules prescribed by the board. (2) Sessions to prepare, approve, grade or administer examinations. (3) Upon request of a p…
ORS 681.450 Executive director. The executive director of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, within guidelines established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, hire employees and enter into contracts for specific services necessary to carry out the administration of this chapter. [Formerly 694.495; 1995 c.280 §21; 2005 c.698 §19; 2009 c.756 §45]
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