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2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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.
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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 688.090 - License; certificate.

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 person licensed. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to represent that person as a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whichever certificate the person holds, subject to the provisions of ORS 688.010 to 688.201. [1959 c.461 §10; 1969 c.339 §10; 1971 c.585 §9; 1975 c.111 §8; 2019 c.43 §19]
2023 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 688.100 - Renewals; rules; fee; lapse.

(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 may not practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state until the lapsed license is renewed.
(2) The board may reinstate a lapsed license upon payment of all past renewal and delinquency fees.
(3) If a person’s license has lapsed for more than five consecutive years, that person shall reapply for a license and pay all applicable fees. The person shall also demonstrate to the board’s satisfaction competence to practice physical therapy, or shall serve an internship under a restricted license or take remedial or refresher courses, or both, at the discretion of the board. The board may also require the applicant to take an examination.
(4) A person who is licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall report to the board a name change or any change in business or residential address, electronic mail address or contact telephone number within 30 days after the date of change. [1959 c.461 §11; 1969 c.339 §11; 1971 c.585 §10; 1975 c.526 §9; 1983 c.224 §2; 2005 c.627 §8; 2019 c.43 §20]
2023 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 688.110 - Temporary permit; fee.

(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 ORS 688.040 or 688.080, and pays to the board at the time of filing the application the temporary permit fee.
(2) A person holding a temporary permit may practice physical therapy only under the direction of a physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 to 688.201.
(3) The temporary permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed three months. The board may renew the temporary permit at its discretion for no more than 90 days. [1959 c.461 §12; 1969 c.339 §12; 1971 c.585 §11; 1975 c.526 §10; 1983 c.224 §3; 1991 c.703 §31; 2005 c.627 §9; 2016 c.13 §5; 2019 c.43 §21]
2023 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 688.120 - Fraudulent representations prohibited.

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 §10]
2023 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 688.125 - Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice.

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 employs a physical therapist, shall communicate the facts of that ownership or employment relationship to patients for whom physical therapy is prescribed and inform the patient that alternative sources of physical therapy treatment are available. [1987 c.726 §9; 2009 c.142 §5]
2023 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 688.132 - Duty to refer person.

(1) As used in this section, "provider of care" means a physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopathic physician, dentist, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
(2) A licensed physical therapist shall immediately refer a person being treated by the licensed physical therapist to a provider of care if the person exhibits symptoms:
(a) That require treatment or diagnosis by a provider of medical care;
(b) For which physical therapy is contraindicated;
(c) That the physical therapist does not know how to treat; or
(d) For which treatment is outside the scope of practice of physical therapy. [1993 c.211 §4; 1999 c.539 §2; 2001 c.104 §262; 2005 c.627 §11; 2007 c.403 §1; 2013 c.1 §89; 2013 c.80 §1; 2017 c.409 §32]
2023 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 688.145 - Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information.

(1) When the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy proposes to impose any of the sanctions authorized in ORS 688.140, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(2) Judicial review of orders under subsection (1) of this section shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(3) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. [1971 c.734 §140; 1985 c.41 §4; 1997 c.791 §43; 2019 c.43 §23]
2023 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 688.201 - Disposition of receipts.

(1) All moneys received under ORS 688.010 to 688.201 shall be paid into an account established by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy under ORS 182.470. The board may establish an additional account under ORS 182.470 for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of this state’s participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact established under ORS 688.240.
(2) The moneys paid into the accounts established by the board under ORS 182.470 are continuously appropriated to the board and may be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850, 676.860 and 688.010 to 688.201 and for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of this state’s participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact established under ORS 688.240. [1973 c.427 §34 (enacted in lieu of 688.200); 1999 c.1084 §28; 2013 c.240 §16; 2016 c.13 §§7,8; 2017 c.511 §11; 2019 c.43 §25]
2023 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 688.230 - Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of report; liability of person reporting.

(1) Any licensed health facility, licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or dentist shall, and any other person may, report suspected violations of ORS 688.010 to 688.201 to the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. The reports are confidential as provided under ORS 676.175.
(2) Any person who reports or provides information to the board under subsection (1) of this section and who provides information in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1985 c.41 §7; 1997 c.791 §45; 2013 c.129 §37; 2019 c.43 §26]
2023 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 688.415 - License or permit requirement; prohibited acts.

(1) A person may not:
(a) Practice a medical imaging modality or purport to be a medical imaging licensee unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605;
(b) Operate an X-ray machine as described in ORS 688.515 (1) and (2) or purport to be a limited X-ray machine operator unless the person holds a valid limited X-ray machine operator permit in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605;
(c) Practice any medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator under a false or assumed name;
(d) Employ a person for the purpose of practicing a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator if the employer knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the person is not licensed or does not hold a valid permit in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605;
(e) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or permit or a renewal of a license or permit by bribery or fraudulent representation;
(f) Make a false statement on an application for a license or permit or a renewal for a license or permit if the person knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the statement is false; or
(g) Perform a medical imaging procedure on a person unless the procedure:
(A) Serves a medical purpose;
(B) Is ordered by a health care practitioner who is licensed to practice a profession in this state and who is acting within the scope of the licensee’s authority, as determined by the agency that licensed the licensee, to order the medical imaging procedure; and
(C) Is interpreted by a health care practitioner who is licensed to practice a profession in this state and who is acting within the scope of the licensee’s authority, as determined by the agency that licensed the licensee, to interpret the medical imaging procedure.
(2) Subsection (1)(g) of this section does not apply to screening mammography. As used in this subsection, "screening mammography" means a radiologic procedure performed on a woman for the early detection of breast cancer. [1977 c.534 §§4(3),20; 2009 c.833 §2; 2012 c.1 §4; 2013 c.87 §2; 2014 c.63 §3; 2019 c.229 §1]
2023 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 688.425 - Licensed persons may use title.

(1) A person licensed in one of the medical imaging modalities in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 may use the identifying titles and initials of the person’s credentialing organization.
(2) A person who holds a permit as a limited X-ray machine operator issued under ORS 688.515 may use the title of "Limited X-ray Machine Operator" or the letters "LXMO."
(3) A person may not use credential titles, abbreviations of credential titles or initials resembling credential titles unless the person is authorized as provided in this section. [1977 c.534 §18; 2009 c.833 §3]
2023 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 688.435 - Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.

The provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 do not apply to the following persons:
(1) Persons who operate dental X-ray equipment for the sole purpose of oral radiography.
(2) Students in approved schools, while practicing one of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties under the supervision of the school’s assigned clinical instructor.
(3) Specific licensed health care providers, other than physicians, who use sonographic equipment within their lawful scope of practice.
(4) Licensed physicians.
(5) Persons who use radiation for the purpose of research or education. As used in this subsection:
(a) "Education" means a program of study or training:
(A) In which a student, trainee or health care practitioner learns to practice or improve skills for a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160; and
(B)(i) That is accredited by a national or regional post-secondary accrediting body or organization; or
(ii) That is approved or recognized by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160, for purposes related to being authorized to practice a profession.
(b) "Research" means systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and that has been approved by an institutional review board that provides for the protection of human research subjects in accordance with federal regulations.
(6) Persons who use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of ophthalmic sonography. [1977 c.534 §15; 1979 c.449 §3; 1981 c.603 §5; 1993 c.247 §2; 1999 c.517 §2; 2009 c.833 §4; 2013 c.87 §3; 2017 c.13 §1]
2023 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 688.445 - Licensing and renewal procedure; modalities; fees.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall issue:
(a) A license to practice a specified medical imaging modality in the State of Oregon to each person who meets the qualifications for a license as provided in ORS 688.455. The license shall identify the modality or subspecialty for which the qualifications have been met.
(b)(A) A permit to practice as a limited X-ray machine operator in the State of Oregon to each person who meets the qualifications to hold that permit as provided in ORS 688.515. The permit shall identify the category for which the qualifications have been met.
(B) The categories are skull and sinuses, spine, chest, extremities, podiatric and bone densitometry.
(2) In order to remain active, a license or permit must be renewed every two years prior to the first day of the licensee’s birth month or as otherwise provided by the board by rule.
(3) A license or permit that is not renewed as provided in subsection (2) of this section expires. The board may renew an expired license or permit upon payment of a delinquent fee in an amount set by the board plus the biennial renewal fee.
(a) A late renewal may not be granted more than two years after a license or permit has expired.
(b) A late renewal may not be granted to any medical imaging licensee not credentialed by a credentialing organization.
(4) The board shall renew the license or permit of a person who meets the requirements under ORS 688.455 or 688.515 upon receipt of:
(a) An application accompanied by a fee in an amount established by the board; and
(b) Supporting evidence of appropriate continuing education as defined by the board by rule.
(5) A license or permit that has been expired for more than two years may be reissued only in the manner prescribed for an original license or permit. [1977 c.534 §5; 1979 c.443 §1; 1989 c.214 §1; 1997 c.106 §1; 1997 c.367 §1; 1999 c.517 §3; 2005 c.151 §1; 2009 c.833 §5]
2023 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 688.455 - License fee; general qualifications.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall issue a license to a person to practice a medical imaging modality if the person makes an application in writing and pays a fee in an amount established by the board and if the person, at the time of application:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Satisfies one of the following requirements:
(A) Holds a credential issued by a credentialing organization in a medical imaging modality recognized by the board or provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the credentialing requirements;
(B) No later than December 31, 2010, passed the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists after being sponsored for the examination by the State of Oregon;
(C) Was initially licensed by the Board of Radiologic Technology before 1980 and held an active license from the Board of Medical Imaging on July 1, 2010; or
(D) Meets the requirements for licensing under ORS 688.495;
(c) Has undergone a background check to the satisfaction of the board as established in rules adopted by the board;
(d) Has not had a license of any type revoked by this state or any state, territory of the United States or nation;
(e) Has not had a credential revoked by any credentialing organization; and
(f) Meets the standards of ethical conduct established in the professional standards of the corresponding credentialing organization or a medical imaging modality’s professional society.
(2) All applicants for a license are subject to the examination policies of their respective credentialing organizations.
(3)(a) The board may consider issuing a new license to a person whose revoked credential has been reinstated by a credentialing organization or whose license of any type has been reinstated by another state.
(b) The board shall consider issuing a new license under this subsection on a case-by-case basis and shall adopt rules governing issuance of a new license. [1977 c.534 §6; 1979 c.443 §2; 1991 c.535 §1; 1997 c.367 §2; 2009 c.833 §§6,7; 2012 c.1 §2; 2012 c.43 §§17b,17c]
2023 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 688.460 - Exemption from certain licensure requirements.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may waive the requirements listed in ORS 688.455 (1)(b) for an individual who:
(a) Has substantial experience, as determined by the board, practicing the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought; and
(b) Performs that medical imaging modality as an employee of, or under a contract with, a rural hospital, as defined in ORS 442.470.
(2) An individual who seeks a waiver under subsection (1) of this section must demonstrate to the board that enforcement of ORS 688.455 (1)(b) would result in the substantial shortage of the availability of the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought.
(3) The board may condition the issuance of a waiver under subsection (1) of this section by prescribing the terms of the waiver, including the duration of the waiver and any supervisory requirements that the board deems necessary for the individual to practice the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought. Additionally, the board may condition the issuance of a waiver upon passage of an examination, administered by a credentialing organization, in a medical imaging modality recognized by the board, with enrollment for the examination authorized through state sponsorship. [2014 c.63 §2]
Note:
688.460 was added to and made a part of 688.405 to 688.605 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 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 688.480 - Qualifications of operators of certain equipment.

Persons who operate hybrid imaging or radiation therapy equipment incorporating more than one medical imaging modality shall:
(1) Hold a primary credential in at least one of the modalities in use.
(2) Be a medical imaging licensee in at least one of the modalities in use and have a restricted license in all other modalities incorporated into the hybrid imaging or radiation therapy equipment in accordance with rules adopted by the Board of Medical Imaging. [1979 c.449 §6; 2005 c.151 §4; 2009 c.833 §8]
2023 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 688.485 - Examinations; fees.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall oversee examinations given each year for a limited X-ray machine operator permit.
(2) A limited X-ray machine operator permit applicant who fails to pass an examination may take additional examinations as required by the board by rule.
(3) The board shall charge a fee for oversight of limited X-ray machine operator permit examinations in an amount determined by the board by rule.
(4) All limited X-ray machine operator permit applicants are subject to the rules of a board-approved testing agency including, but not limited to, testing schedules and frequency, fees, application procedures and conduct. [1977 c.534 §11; 2009 c.833 §9]
2023 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 688.495 - Licensing of radiographer without examination.

The Board of Medical Imaging may license as a radiographer, without examination, any person who:
(1) Applies for a license as provided in ORS 688.455; and
(2) On the date of making application is a radiographer under the laws of any other state, territory of the United States or nation, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory or nation are not less stringent than those required under ORS 688.405 to 688.605 and the applicant passed a written examination in that state, territory or nation that is comparable to the examination required in this state for the category or categories for which licensure is sought. [1977 c.534 §10; 1981 c.603 §3; 2009 c.833 §10]
2023 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 688.505 - Evidence of continuing education on renewal.

(1) At the time a biennial renewal fee is submitted, the Board of Medical Imaging shall require each licensee and permittee to submit evidence of continuing education pertinent to the license or permit.
(2) A holder of a limited X-ray machine operator permit shall submit evidence of satisfying the number of hours of continuing education as established by the board by rule.
(3) A holder of a license may submit evidence of a current credential issued by the credentialing organization if that organization requires continuing education for renewal of those credentials.
(4) A holder of a license with a credential from a credentialing organization that does not require continuing education for renewal shall submit evidence of continuing education equal to other medical imaging licensees as required by rule of the board. [1977 c.534 §12; 1985 c.325 §1; 1989 c.214 §2; 1999 c.517 §6; 2009 c.833 §11]
2023 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 688.510 - Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline.

(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Fluoroscopy" means a technique for generating X-ray images and for presenting the X-ray images simultaneously and continuously as a visible image.
(b) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525.
(c) "To practice fluoroscopy" means to initiate the generation of X-rays and to acquire visible images for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a physician assistant may not practice fluoroscopy on a person unless the physician assistant:
(a) Holds an active certificate issued by the Board of Medical Imaging under this section; and
(b) Operates fluoroscopic X-ray equipment in compliance with rules adopted by the board under this section.
(3) The board shall issue a certificate to practice fluoroscopy to a physician assistant who:
(a) Completes a fluoroscopy education program approved by the board;
(b) Submits an examination application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;
(c) Pays an examination fee established by the board by rule;
(d) Passes an examination on fluoroscopy approved by the board;
(e) Submits a certificate application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;
(f) Pays a certificate application fee established by the board by rule; and
(g) Meets the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by a credentialing organization or professional society related to the practice of medical imaging.
(4) The board shall renew the certificate to practice fluoroscopy of a physician assistant who:
(a) Submits a renewal application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;
(b) Pays a renewal fee established by the board by rule; and
(c) Completes continuing education requirements approved by the board.
(5) A physician assistant may practice fluoroscopy before being issued a certificate under this section for the purpose of completing a fluoroscopy training program. A physician assistant must be supervised, as determined by the board by rule, when practicing fluoroscopy under this subsection.
(6) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate under this section or may suspend or revoke a certificate under this section if the applicant or certificate holder violates a provision of this section or any rule adopted by the board under this section. [2015 c.62 §2; 2021 c.349 §8]
Note:
688.510 was added to and made a part of 688.405 to 688.605 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 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 688.517 - Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may issue a limited permit in bone densitometry to an individual who is certified in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or another agency approved by the board, and who meets the requirements established by the board by rule.
(2) The board may issue a temporary permit in bone densitometry to an individual to allow the individual to complete the clinical requirements necessary for certification in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or other agency approved by the board. The individual must meet the requirements established by the board by rule.
(3) The board shall adopt rules regarding the permits described in this section. The rules shall establish:
(a) An application process;
(b) Procedures for issuance of the permits;
(c) Fees;
(d) Continuing education requirements;
(e) Renewal procedures; and
(f) Other criteria that the board determines necessary. [2017 c.13 §5]
Note:
688.517 was added to and made a part of 688.405 to 688.605 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 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 688.555 - Rulemaking; executive director.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 and 688.915.
(2) In adopting rules, the board shall act with benefit of the advice of the Attorney General of the State of Oregon.
(3) The board may appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director subject to ORS 240.245 and include reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the director. [1977 c.534 §4(1),(2),(4); 1999 c.517 §10; 2009 c.833 §16]
2023 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 688.557 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Board of Medical Imaging may require the fingerprints of a person who:
(1) Is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, under ORS 688.445 and 688.455;
(2)(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the board or provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; and
(b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations; or
(3) Is under investigation by the board pursuant to ORS 688.525. [2007 c.619 §5; 2009 c.833 §17; 2013 c.87 §4]
Note:
688.557 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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.
2023 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 688.560 - Fees; rules.

The Board of Medical Imaging by rule shall establish and collect reasonable fees for:
(1) Oversight of limited X-ray machine operator permit examinations.
(2) Special interpretation of examination results.
(3) Duplication of permits, licenses and wall certificates.
(4) Reproduction of records.
(5) Application processing, licensing and permitting.
(6) Inspections of limited X-ray machine operator schools. [1993 c.247 §6; 1997 c.367 §4; 1999 c.517 §11; 2009 c.833 §18]
Note:
688.560 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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.
2023 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 688.565 - Continuing education.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall approve programs of continuing education in medical imaging modalities and for limited X-ray machine operators to meet the requirements of ORS 688.505.
(2) The board may seek volunteers from the various medical imaging modalities to review and assist in the approval of continuing education credits for their respective medical imaging modalities.
(3) Continuing education programs for limited X-ray machine operators shall be reviewed by a radiographer. [1977 c.534 §13; 2005 c.151 §5; 2009 c.833 §19]
2023 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 688.585 - Board of Medical Imaging Account.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except for moneys otherwise designated by statute, all fees, contributions and other moneys received by the Board of Medical Imaging must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board to be used by the board for purposes of ORS 676.850 and 688.405 to 688.605. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.
(2) The board shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program for which each withdrawal is charged. [1977 c.534 §23; 2005 c.726 §15; 2009 c.833 §20; 2013 c.240 §17]
2023 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 688.595 - Enforcement and inspections.

The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority shall enforce the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. The section manager, or a designee of the Board of Medical Imaging, shall conduct, under the direction of the board, inspections in furtherance of the purposes of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. [1977 c.534 §19; 2005 c.307 §3; 2009 c.595 §1093; 2009 c.833 §21; 2021 c.133 §1]