Title 52, Occupations and Professions

(1) To be eligible for issuance of an initial license in this state as a massage therapist, the applicant shall: (a) Furnish the State Board of Massage Therapists with personal references required by rule of the board. (b) Have attained the age of 18 years. (c) Furnish the board …

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may license by indorsement or reciprocity any individual who applies, meets the requirements established by the board and, on the date of making application, is a massage therapist licensed under the laws of any other state or territory o…

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may issue a temporary practice permit to a person who: (a) Applies to the board in a manner prescribed by the board; (b) Holds a valid authorization to practice massage issued by another state or territory of the United States or by a for…

(1) To be issued a permit to operate a massage facility in this state, an applicant must: (a) Submit an application to the State Board of Massage Therapists in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule; (b) Comply with the health, safety and infection control requirements…

(1) Licenses issued under ORS 687.051 and permits issued under ORS 687.059 expire on the date established by the State Board of Massage Therapists by rule and may be renewed after payment of a renewal fee established by the board under ORS 687.071. If the renewal fee is not paid …

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall impose fees for the following: (a) Issuance or renewal of a massage therapist license. (b) Issuance or renewal of a permit to operate a massage facility. (c) Examinations and reexaminations. (d) Inactive status. (e) Delinquency in r…

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may discipline a person, deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license to practice massage or a permit to operate a massage facility and issue a reprimand to or censure or place on probation a licensee or permittee, if the person: (a…

(1) If the State Board of Massage Therapists proposes to impose any of the sanctions authorized in ORS 687.081 or take other disciplinary action, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. Hearings under this section must be conducted by an administ…

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a massage therapist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report …

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472, for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and s…

The State Board of Massage Therapists may adopt rules: (1) Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary and hygienic conditions of, and public health and safety for, premises and facilities used by massage therapists. (2) Establishing health, safety and infection con…

(1) Upon the complaint of any resident of this state, or upon its own motion, the State Board of Massage Therapists may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. (2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may: (a) Take evidence; (b) Ta…

Upon complaint about a massage facility or the premises on which a massage therapist practices massage, the State Board of Massage Therapists or its authorized representative may inspect the massage facility or premises in order to determine whether the massage facility or premis…

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall report to the proper district attorney all cases that in the judgment of the board warrant criminal prosecution under ORS 687.991. (2) The board may, in its own name, assess a civil penalty against a person who violates a provision …

As used in ORS 687.405 to 687.495, “direct entry midwifery” means providing the following services for compensation: (1) Supervision of the conduct of labor and childbirth; (2) Providing advice to a parent as to the progress of childbirth; (3) Rendering prenatal, intrapartum and …

A person may not use the title “licensed direct entry midwife,” any abbreviation thereof or the initials “L.D.M.” unless the person possesses an active license issued under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §16; 2013 c.314 §25]

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not practice direct entry midwifery in this state unless the person holds a license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. (2) A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this sta…

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall establish standards for qualifications for the licensure of direct entry midwives. Such standards shall: (a) Be consistent with the requirements for becoming a certified professional midwife as established by the North American …

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall renew a direct entry midwife license upon: (a) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal under ORS 676.572; (b) Receipt of proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for infants and adults; (c) Receipt of …

A person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery under the laws of another state who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Health Licensing Office that the person has passed a written examination at least equal to the written examination required of persons eligible for lic…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 and 676.992 (1) and (2) against any person practicing direct en…

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed direct entry midwife who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 s…

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. 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 and 171.565. All members of the boa…

The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall elect a chairperson. The board shall adopt rules to govern the proceedings of the board. The board shall hold meetings at such times and places as it determines. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. [199…

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall adopt rules for the administration of ORS 687.405 to 687.495. (2) The board shall adopt practice standards that include: (a) Maintenance of records of care, including patient charts; (b) Participation in peer review; (c) Develop…

(1) Peer review of a licensed direct entry midwife conducted under ORS 687.480 is subject to the provisions of ORS 41.675. Charts and records created during or for the purpose of the practice of direct entry midwifery are not data under ORS 41.675. (2) Peer review that is conduct…

In addition to the powers otherwise granted by ORS 687.405 to 687.495, the Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, may: (1) Determine whether applicants meet the qualifications under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 and grant licenses to qua…

A person who in good faith provides information to the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery or the Health Licensing Office for purposes related to an investigation conducted under ORS 676.560 to 676.625, if the investigation is related to the regulation of direct entry midwifery…

(1) A direct entry midwife licensed under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 may purchase and administer authorized scheduled legend drugs and devices that are used in pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, newborn care or resuscitation and that are deemed integral to providing safe care to the …

(1) The Center for Health Statistics established under ORS 432.010 shall collect and report data on birth and fetal death outcomes occurring in this state, including intrapartum and neonatal transfers to hospital care from another birthing facility, hospital or other location. Th…

Any civil penalty under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745. [Formerly 687.087; 1997 c.626 §16]

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, violation of ORS 687.021 or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 is a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Violation of ORS 687.021 or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 is a Class C felony if, at the time of the offense, the…

As used in ORS 688.010 to 688.201, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Physical therapist” means a person who is licensed pursuant to ORS 688.010 to 688.201 to practice physical therapy. (2) “Physical therapist aide” means a person who is trained by a physical therapist o…

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that providing for state administrative control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy in this state serves the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare. (2) It is the intent of…

(1) Unless a person is a licensed physical therapist or holds a permit issued under ORS 688.110, a person shall not: (a) Practice physical therapy; or (b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, “P.T.,” “R.P.T.,” “L.P.T.,” “physical therapist,” “physio…

ORS 688.010 to 688.201 do not apply to: (1) A person engaging in the domestic application of any activity included in the definition of the practice of physical therapy, if the person does not represent to anyone receiving services or to the public that the person is a physical t…

ORS 688.010 to 688.201 may be cited as the Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act. [2005 c.627 §2] Note: See second note under 688.015. (Licensing)

(1) Any person desiring to be a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall apply in writing to the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy in the form and manner provided by the board by rule. (2) Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satis…

(1) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Be of good moral character as determined by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. (c)(A) Be a graduate of an accredited professional physical therapy education program approved by…

Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age. (2) Be of good moral character as determined by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. (3) Be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant education program approved …

(1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may approve by rule a national examination to determine the fitness of a person to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. The physical therapist examination must test entry-level competence related to physical th…

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may require the fingerprints of a person who is: (1) Applying for a license or permit, or renewal of a license or permit, issued under ORS 688.010 t…

(1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may license as a physical therapist or license as a physical therapist assistant, without examination, any person who: (a) Applies for a license as provided in ORS 688.040; (b) Is of good moral character as determined by the board; and (c)…

The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy shall license as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the board fitness for such license as provided in ORS 688.010 to 688.201. The board shall issue a certificate to each pers…

(1) A person who is licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall renew the person’s license pursuant to the rules of the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. A person who fails to renew the license on or before the expiration date specified by board rule ma…

(1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy, in its discretion, may issue without examination a temporary permit to a person to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant in this state if the person files an application for license as provided in O…

A person may not obtain or attempt to obtain a license as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant or a temporary permit under ORS 688.110 by any fraudulent representation. [1959 c.461 §13; 1969 c.339 §13; 1971 c.585 §12; 1975 c.111 §9; 2005 c.21 §8; 2005 c.627 §…

In order to ensure that physical therapy treatment of a patient is based solely on the needs of a patient, any health care practitioner licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 who owns, in part or in whole, a physical therapy practice, or who …

(1) A physical therapist may perform dry needling, as defined by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy by rule. (2) The board shall adopt rules to carry out this section, including rules to establish training requirements that a physical therapist must meet in order to perform dry…

(1) As used in this section, “provider of care” means a physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopathic physician, dentist, physician associate or nurse practitioner. (2) A licensed physical therapist shall immediately refer a person being treated…