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OR Rev Stat § 687.470 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.470 - State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership; compensation and expenses.

(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 board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: (a) Four must be licensed direct entry midwives. (b) One must be a certified nurse midwife. (c) One must be a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 involved at the time of appointment in obstetrical care or education. (d) One must be a member of the public. (2)(a) Board members required to be licensed direct entry midwives may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing direct entry midwives. (b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to: (A) Geographic areas of this state; and (B) Ethnic group. (3)(a) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least three years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board. (b) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member: (A) Is not a resident of this state; (B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused; or (C) Is not a licensed direct entry midwife or a retired direct entry midwife who was a licensed direct entry midwife in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a direct entry midwife. (4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The office 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. [1993 c.362 §2; 1999 c.885 §23; 1999 c.990 §1; 2005 c.648 §38; 2009 c.535 §24; 2009 c.701 §23a; 2011 c.650 §6; 2013 c.568 §58]
OR Rev Stat § 687.475 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.475 - Officers; meetings; quorum; rules.

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. [1993 c.362 §6; 2009 c.535 §25]
OR Rev Stat § 687.480 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.480 - Rules; practice standards.

(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) Development of a written plan for emergency transport of patients; (d) Guidelines for equipment; and (e) Maintenance of patient disclosure forms, which must include information regarding whether the midwife has malpractice insurance. [1993 c.362 §8; 2001 c.53 §4a; 2013 c.657 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 687.482 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.482 - Peer review.

(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 conducted outside of the Health Licensing Office may not be used to replace office regulatory investigations of complaints against licensed direct entry midwives. [2011 c.650 §2; 2013 c.568 §59]
OR Rev Stat § 687.485 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.485 - Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules.

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 qualified applicants upon compliance with the rules of the board; (2) Do any act necessary or proper to effect and carry out the duties required of the office by ORS 687.405 to 687.495; and (3) Accept and expend donations, contributions and grant funds for the purposes of ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §7; 1999 c.990 §2; 2001 c.53 §4; 2001 c.462 §3; 2003 c.547 §25; 2005 c.648 §39; 2013 c.568 §60; 2013 c.657 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 687.490 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.490 - Protection for person providing information to board or office.

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, or ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of providing the information. [1993 c.362 §17; 2001 c.53 §7; 2003 c.547 §26; 2005 c.648 §40; 2013 c.568 §61; 2017 c.101 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 687.493 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.493 - Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices.

(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 public by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule. (2) Legend drugs authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited: (a) For neonatal use to prophylactic ophthalmic medications, vitamin K and oxygen; and (b) For maternal use to antibiotics for Group B Streptococcal antibiotic prophylaxis, postpartum antihemorrhagics, Rho(D) immune globulin, epinephrine, intravenous fluids, local anesthetic and oxygen. (3) Legend devices authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited to devices for injection of medications, for the administration of intravenous fluids, for adult and infant resuscitation and for rupturing the amniotic membranes. (4) A pharmacist who dispenses drugs and devices to a licensed midwife as authorized by this section and in conformity with the provisions of ORS chapter 689 is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by administration of the legend drugs and devices by the midwife. [2001 c.462 §2; 2013 c.657 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 687.495 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.495 - Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes.

(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. The center shall report the data by attendant type. The report shall distinguish outcomes between licensed direct entry midwives and direct entry midwives who are not licensed under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. (2) The Oregon Health Authority may accept gifts, grants and contributions from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. [1993 c.362 §15; 2005 c.648 §41; 2011 c.650 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 687.890 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.890

[Formerly 687.125; 1999 c.537 §20; 1999 c.1084 §17; renumbered 687.250 in 2001]
OR Rev Stat § 687.895 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.895 - Procedure for civil penalties.

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]
OR Rev Stat § 687.991 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives|Section 687.991 - Criminal penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 687.021 or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Violation of ORS 687.410 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1955 c.492 §14; 1977 c.507 §15; 2003 c.547 §27]
OR Rev Stat § 688.010 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.010 - Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

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 or physical therapist assistant to perform designated and supervised routine tasks related to physical therapy and who works under the direct on-site supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. (3) "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who assists a physical therapist in the administration of selected components of physical therapy intervention. A physical therapist assistant works under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist. (4) "Physical therapy" means the care and services provided by a physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. (5) "Practice of physical therapy" means: (a) Examining, evaluating and testing for mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities or other neuromusculoskeletal conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis or prognosis or a plan of physical therapy intervention and to assess the ongoing effects of physical therapy intervention. (b) Alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, administering and modifying physical therapy interventions. (c) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability by physical therapy interventions that may include as a component the promotion and maintenance of health, fitness and quality of life in all age populations. (d) Consulting or providing educational services to a patient for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection. [1959 c.461 §1; 1965 c.314 §1; 1969 c.339 §1; 1971 c.585 §1; 1975 c.111 §1; 1987 c.726 §5; 2005 c.627 §3; 2019 c.43 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 688.015 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.015 - Findings and purpose.

(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 the Legislative Assembly that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence may engage in the practice of physical therapy as authorized by ORS 688.010 to 688.201 and implemented by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. [2005 c.627 §1; 2019 c.43 §14] Note: 688.015 and 688.035 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 688 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 688.020 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.020 - License required to practice physical therapy or use designation.

(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", "physiotherapist" or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist, or purports to be a physical therapist. (2) Unless a person holds a license as a physical therapist assistant, a person shall not: (a) Practice as a physical therapist assistant; or (b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, "L.P.T.A.", "P.T.A.", "physical therapist assistant", "licensed physical therapist assistant", or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist assistant or purports to be a physical therapist assistant. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an individual who is authorized to practice as a physical therapist, or work as a physical therapist assistant, by compact privilege as defined in ORS 688.240. [1959 c.461 §2; 1965 c.314 §2; 1969 c.339 §2; 1971 c.585 §2; 1975 c.111 §2; 2016 c.13 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 688.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.030 - Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

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 therapist or a physical therapist assistant. (2) A person using any procedure included in the practice of physical therapy if the procedure is within the scope of practice of the person and the person: (a) Is licensed under a health care licensing law of this state; and (b) Does not represent or imply that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. (3) A person who is enrolled in an accredited physical therapy education program that leads to a degree as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant and who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. (4) A person licensed in the practice of physical therapy in another jurisdiction who is, for a period not to exceed 60 days in each calendar year: (a) Providing consultation from the other jurisdiction by means of telecommunications to a physical therapist in this state; (b) Providing physical therapy services to an individual employed by or affiliated with a touring theater company, a performing arts company, an athletic team or an athletic organization; or (c) Performing physical therapy while teaching or participating in an educational conference in this state. [1959 c.461 §3; 1965 c.314 §3; 1975 c.111 §3; 1987 c.726 §6; 2007 c.403 §2; 2013 c.79 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 688.035 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.035 - Short title.

ORS 688.010 to 688.201 may be cited as the Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act. [2005 c.627 §2] Note: See note under 688.015.
OR Rev Stat § 688.040 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.040 - Licensing procedure.

(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, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed by ORS 688.050 for applicants for licensing as a physical therapist and ORS 688.055 for applicants for licensing as a physical therapist assistant. (3) An applicant shall include with the application any application and examination fees prescribed by the board by rule. (4) The board shall notify an applicant of any deficiencies in the application. [1959 c.461 §6; 1969 c.339 §3; 1971 c.585 §3; 1975 c.111 §4; 1995 c.79 §347; 2005 c.21 §7; 2005 c.627 §4a; 2019 c.43 §15]
OR Rev Stat § 688.050 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.050 - Qualifications of physical therapist; examination; rules.

(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 the board; or (B) Have military experience or training that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. (d) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to practice as a physical therapist or to be entitled to be licensed as provided in ORS 688.080. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist who does not pass the examination on the first attempt may retake the examination as provided by rules adopted by the board. (2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, an applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has been educated outside the United States shall: (a) Provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant’s physical therapy education program is recognized or accredited and that the applicant’s education is substantially equivalent to the education of physical therapists who graduated from accredited physical therapy education programs approved by the board. If the board determines that the education of an applicant who graduated from a physical therapy education program outside the United States is not substantially equivalent, the board may require the applicant to complete additional course work before the board proceeds with the application process. (b) Obtain an evaluation of the applicant’s educational credentials by a credentials evaluation agency approved by the board. (c) Demonstrate proficiency in English if required by the board. (d) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination approved by the board. (3) If an applicant who has been educated outside the United States is a graduate of an accredited physical therapy education program approved by the board, the board may waive the requirements of subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section. [1959 c.461 §5; 1971 c.585 §4; 1973 c.827 §73; 2005 c.627 §5; 2012 c.43 §15; 2019 c.43 §16]
OR Rev Stat § 688.055 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.055 - Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination.

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 by the board. (4) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant or to be entitled to be licensed as provided in ORS 688.080. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant who does not pass the examination on the first attempt may retake the examination as provided by rules adopted by the board. [1969 c.339 §5; 1971 c.585 §5; 1973 c.827 §74; 1975 c.111 §5; 2005 c.627 §6; 2019 c.43 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 688.080 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.080 - Reciprocity; fee.

(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) On the date of making application, is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has a valid unrestricted license from any other state or territory of the United States if the requirements for licensing of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed are substantially equivalent to Oregon’s licensure requirements and the applicant passed to the satisfaction of the examiner of such state or territory a written examination that is approved by the board of this state. (2) Each applicant under this section shall pay a fee to the board at the time of filing the application. [1959 c.461 §9; 1969 c.339 §9; 1971 c.585 §8; 1975 c.111 §7; 1975 c.526 §8; 1983 c.224 §1a; 2005 c.627 §7; 2019 c.43 §18]