Title 52, Occupations and Professions

(1) The Health Licensing Office has such authority as is reasonably necessary to administer ORS 680.500 to 680.565 and 680.990 (2), including the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183. (2) The Director of the Health Licensing Office shall keep a record of all proce…

(1) Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 680.010 to 680.205 is a Class C misdemeanor. (2) Violation of any provision of ORS 680.505 and 743A.028 is a Class B misdemeanor. [Amended by 1977 c.192 §11; subsection (2) enacted as 1979 c.1 §17; 1983 c.169 §32; 2003 c.547 §19] ____…

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (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…

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: (1) Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare; (2) Protect the public from bein…

(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: (a) Licensed by a health professional regulatory board …

(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. (2) No person sh…

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: (1) Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an educational institution accredite…

An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist if the applicant: (1) Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets…

(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. (2) The application shall be made upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. (3) The app…

(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. (2) The board may establish fees fo…

(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 i…

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: (1) An applicant who holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the area fo…

(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 applica…

(1) A conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while the person completes the licensing requirements of this chapter. (2) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may issue a conditional license t…

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-l…

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, by rule, impose fees for the following: (a) License or certificate fee and renewal thereof. (b) Delinquency fee. (c) Application fee. (d) Inactive license fee. (e) Conditional license fee and renewa…

(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 …

(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. (2) To obtain a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assista…

A speech-language pathologist who employs or otherwise uses the services of a speech-language pathology assistant shall: (1) Be responsible for the extent, type and quality of services provided by each speech-language pathology assistant supervised by the speech-language patholog…

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: (1) The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of spe…

(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 mus…

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 greate…

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall: (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 …

(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 deter…

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: (1) Matters involving the management of internal affairs of the board and its staff may …

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 admi…

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may make reasonable rules to carry out the functions vested in the board under ORS 681.420. [Formerly 694.505; 1995 c.280 §22]

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under this chapter s…

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: (a) May, upon its own motion, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. (b) Shall, upon the complaint of any resident of this state, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. (2) In th…

Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. [1997 c.791 §31]

(1)(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall report any suspected violation of this chapter or any prohibit…

As used in ORS 681.700 to 681.730, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Music therapist” means a person licensed to practice music therapy under ORS 681.700 to 681.730. (2)(a) “Music therapy” means the clinical and evidence-based use of specialized music techniques to acco…

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is in good standing in any other states where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy; (3) Submits sufficient proof, as d…

(1) A person may not practice music therapy or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “music therapist,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice music therapy unless the person is licensed under ORS 681.710. (2) Subsect…

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: (1) Establish a process for issuance of licenses to practice music therapy; (2) Establish licensure fees; (3) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure, licensure renewal and licensure by reciprocity; (4) Appro…

In the manner provided under ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a person practicing music therapy for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612, or for any violation of ORS 681.700 to 681.7…

As used in ORS 681.740 to 681.758: (1) “Art therapy” means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles, visual art media and the creative process to assist clients in increasing awareness of self and others, coping with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences, enhancing…

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed art therapist to an applicant who: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc…

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed certified art therapist to an applicant who: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials …

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist to an applicant who: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Creden…

(1) A licensed art therapist, a licensed certified art therapist and a provisional licensed art therapist shall comply with the rules adopted by the Health Licensing Office pursuant to ORS 681.758. (2) A licensed art therapist, licensed certified art therapist or provisional lice…

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of art therapy, purport to be engaged in the practice of art therapy or use a title, word or abbreviation, including “art therapist,” to indicate or imply that the person is authorized or qualified to engage in the practice of art thera…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline as specified in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing art therapy for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of ORS 681.740 to …

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: (1) Establish a process for issuing licenses under ORS 681.743, 681.746 and 681.748; (2) Establish licensure fees for licenses issued under ORS 681.743, 681.746 and 681.748; (3) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial …

Violation of ORS 681.250 (2) is a misdemeanor. [Formerly subsection (3) of 694.991] _______________

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 that include, but are not limited to: (1) Requirements relating to the types and numbers of emergency vehicles, including supplies and equipment carried. (2) Requirements for the operation and coordi…

The Oregon Health Authority may receive and disburse such federal funds as may be available for carrying out any of the provisions of ORS 820.330 to 820.380 or this chapter. [Formerly 682.295; 2009 c.595 §1064]

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Ambulance” or “ambulance vehicle” means a privately or publicly owned motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft that is regularly provided or offered to be provided for the emergency transportation of persons who ar…

As used in ORS 682.031, 682.062 and 682.066, “ambulance services” includes the transportation of an individual who is ill or injured or who has a disability in an ambulance and, in connection therewith, the administration of prehospital and out-of-hospital medical, emergency or n…

(1) A person or governmental unit may not: (a) Intentionally make any false statement on an application for an ambulance service license, ambulance vehicle license or for licensure as an emergency medical services provider or on any other documents required by the Oregon Health A…