Title 52, Occupations and Professions

As used in ORS 688.625 to 688.665: (1)(a) “Hemodialysis technician” means a person who provides hemodialysis services as that term is defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule. (b) “Hemodialysis technician” does not include a licensed health care provider if the provision of…

(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by the Oregon Health Authority. (2) It is unlawful for any outpatient renal dialysis facility to authorize a person to act for it as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by …

(1) A person certified as a hemodialysis technician may, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415, perform functions as determined by rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority, in con…

(1) For any person to be certified as a hemodialysis technician, an application for certification shall be made to the Oregon Health Authority. The application shall be upon forms prescribed by the authority and shall contain: (a) The name and address of the applicant. (b) The na…

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Health Authority may require the fingerprints of a person who is: (1) Applying for a certificate, or a renewal of a certificate, under ORS 688.640 or 688.650; or (2) Under in…

(1) An initial application fee shall be submitted with the application for hemodialysis technician certification. If the applicant is taking an examination administered by the Oregon Health Authority, an additional fee shall be charged for the examination. (2) The authority may c…

(1)(a) When application has been made as required under ORS 688.640, the Oregon Health Authority shall certify an applicant as a hemodialysis technician if the authority finds that the applicant: (A) Has successfully completed the training requirement adopted by the authority. (B…

(1) The certification of a hemodialysis technician may be denied, suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 for any of the following: (a) Failure to complete continuing education requirements. (b) The use of fraud or deception in receiving a certif…

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may discipline a person certified as a hemodialysis technician who has: (a) Admitted the facts of a complaint alleging the person is guilty of violation of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a certificate as set forth in ORS…

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules that the authority considers necessary and proper to enforce ORS 688.625 to 688.665. [1997 c.580 §9; 2009 c.595 §1102]

As used in ORS 688.701 to 688.734: (1) “Athlete” means any individual participating in fitness training and conditioning, sports or other competitions, practices or activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed or stamina. (2) “Athletic inju…

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Athletic Trainers, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor. In making appointments to the board, the Governor shall take into consideration nominations received from professional organizations o…

(1) The Board of Athletic Trainers shall elect 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 those offices as the board determines. (2) A majority of the members of th…

The Board of Athletic Trainers shall: (1) Advise the Health Licensing Office about the adoption of rules necessary for the administration of ORS 688.701 to 688.734. (2) Determine training and education requirements for licensure under ORS 688.720. (3) Determine qualifications and…

The Health Licensing Office may: (1) Adopt rules necessary to conduct business, carry out duties and administer the provisions of ORS 688.701 to 688.734. (2) Issue licenses, including temporary licenses, permits, waivers and other authorizations to engage in the practice of athle…

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of athletic training or claim to be a licensed athletic trainer unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.720. (2) Nothing in ORS 688.701 to 688.734 is intended to: (a) Limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of heal…

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of athletic training to an applicant who submits to the office: (1) Sufficient proof that the applicant: (a) Has passed a nationally accredited examination that is approved by the Board of Athletic Trainers…

(1) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 to 688.734 may use the title “Athletic Trainer, Licensed” and the abbreviation “LAT.” (2) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 to 688.734 and who is certified as an athletic trainer by, and…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Board of Athletic Trainers, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person engaged in the practice of athletic training for any of th…

As used in ORS 688.800 to 688.840: (1) “Polysomnographic technologist” means a person licensed under ORS 688.819. (2) “Polysomnography” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep. “Polysomnography” includes,…

A person may not practice respiratory care or claim to be a respiratory care practitioner unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.815. [2011 c.715 §6]

A person may not practice polysomnography or claim to be a polysomnographic technologist unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.819. [2011 c.715 §7]

(1) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by appropriate agencies of this state. (2) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 prohibits: (a) The practice of respiratory ca…

Notwithstanding ORS 688.805: (1) ORS 688.800 to 688.840 do not prohibit a respiratory care practitioner from practicing polysomnography in accordance with the prescription or verbal order of a physician or naturopathic physician and under the direction of a qualified medical dire…

(1) A respiratory care practitioner may use the title “Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner” and the abbreviation “LRCP.” (2) A polysomnographic technologist may use the title “Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist” and the abbreviation “LPSGT.” [1997 c.792 §8; 2011 c.715 §3]

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice respiratory care to an applicant who: (1) Submits to the office written evidence that the applicant: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent …

(1) An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall: (a) Submit to the Health Licensing Office written evidence that the applicant: (A) Is at least 18 years of age; (B) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined …

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 a…

(1) The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for those terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board …

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall: (a) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure, renewal of license and reciprocal licenses under ORS 688.800 to 688.840. (b) Adopt rules that are necessary to conduct its business related to, carry out its duties un…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing respiratory care or polysomnography for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violati…

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a respiratory care practitioner or polysomnographic technologist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited co…

The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board and its members and the Health Licensing Office and its employees and contractors are immune from any civil liability arising from good faith actions taken pursuant to ORS 688.800 to 688.840. [2001 c.40 §…

(1) In addition to any other sanction authorized by law, the Board of Medical Imaging may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence for any violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605, or of any rules adopted under those provisions. The penalty may be imposed whether or …

Violation of any provision of ORS 688.020, 688.120, 688.415 or 688.425 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1959 c.461 §25; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.534 §21; 1989 c.171 §80; 2005 c.627 §14; 2011 c.597 §283]

Violation of any provision of ORS 688.800 to 688.840, or of any rule adopted thereunder, is a Class B misdemeanor. [1997 c.792 §9; 2003 c.547 §37]

Violation of ORS 688.718 (1) is a Class B misdemeanor. [2003 c.547 §8] _______________