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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.515 - Application for license; qualifications of applicants; waiver of examination requirement; temporary license; rules.

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS 676.612, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice denture technology to an applicant who, in addition to submitting an application and paying the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576:
(a) Provides to the office official transcripts verifying completion of an associate degree program in denture technology, or the equivalent in formal, post-secondary education, approved by the office in consultation with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Department of Education.
(b) Provides to the office documentation of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in denture technology, completed while enrolled in or after having completed a course of study offered in a post-secondary educational institution, or through equivalent supervised experience, as determined by the office in consultation with the commission and the department.
(c) Passes a written and a practical examination prescribed, recognized or approved by the State Board of Denture Technology. An applicant who fails the practical examination must complete additional hours of clinical and laboratory training in an approved work experience program, as determined by the board, to qualify for reexamination.
(d) Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.
(2) The educational program required by subsection (1)(a) of this section must include pertinent courses in anatomy, including histology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology emphasizing periodontology, dental materials, medical emergencies, geriatrics, professional ethics, clinical denture technology and denture laboratory technology.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may accept educational training obtained in any other state or country if, upon review of satisfactory evidence, the office determines that the educational program in the other state or country meets the educational standards prescribed under this section.
(4) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section if the applicant provides the office with documentation of military training or experience that the office determines is substantially equivalent to the training or experience required by subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.
(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c) of this section, the office may adopt rules providing for waiver of the practical examination requirement.
(6) The office may adopt rules allowing for issuance of a temporary license to practice denture technology. [1979 c.1 §4; 1981 c.313 §2; 1989 c.694 §2; 1991 c.921 §2; 1993 c.142 §5; 1997 c.652 §39; 2003 c.547 §13; 2005 c.415 §3; 2005 c.648 §25; 2007 c.419 §2; 2011 c.53 §2; 2011 c.637 §285; 2012 c.43 §9; 2013 c.314 §23; 2013 c.568 §44; 2013 c.747 §173]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.520 - Examination of applicants.

(1) Examinations of applicants for licensure under ORS 680.500 to 680.565 shall be held at least once a year at such times and places as the State Board of Denture Technology may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be given to each applicant.
(2) The examination shall be sufficiently thorough to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice denture technology. The examination may be in the form of written, oral or practical demonstration of skills, or a combination of any such types. The examination shall cover at least subjects listed in ORS 680.515 (2) and any additional subjects required by the Health Licensing Office by rule that are based on changes in industry technology, health care delivery systems, client safety or scientific infection control techniques. [1979 c.1 §5; 1981 c.313 §3; 1991 c.921 §3; 1993 c.142 §6; 2005 c.415 §4; 2005 c.648 §25a; 2012 c.43 §10; 2013 c.568 §45]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.527 - Licensure without examination; fees.

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice denture technology, without examination, to any person who:
(1) Submits an application and pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576;
(2) Has satisfied the educational requirements established by ORS 680.515;
(3) Is a denturist licensed under the laws of any other state, the District of Columbia, Canada or a territory of the United States, and the standards for licensing of denturists in the licensing jurisdiction are determined by the office to be substantially equivalent to those of ORS 680.500 to 680.565;
(4) Has passed a written and practical examination that the office determines to be substantially equivalent to the examination required for licensure in this state; and
(5) Has engaged in the full-time active practice of denture technology as a licensed denturist in another jurisdiction for a minimum of two years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure under this section. [2005 c.415 §2; 2005 c.648 §25b; 2007 c.419 §3; 2013 c.314 §24; 2013 c.568 §47]
Note:
680.527 was added to and made a part of 680.500 to 680.565 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 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.535 - Grounds for imposing discipline.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing denture technology for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 680.500 to 680.565, or the rules adopted thereunder. [1979 c.1 §8; 1991 c.921 §6; 1993 c.142 §9; 2003 c.547 §16; 2005 c.648 §28; 2013 c.568 §49]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.545 - Statement of health care provider before treatment by denturist.

Denturists licensed prior to January 1, 2004, who have not received an oral pathology endorsement from the State Board of Denture Technology may not treat any person without having first received a statement, dated within 30 days of the date of treatment and signed by a dentist, physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525 or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390, that the person’s oral cavity is substantially free from disease and mechanically sufficient to receive a denture. [1979 c.1 §13; 1981 c.313 §5; 1989 c.694 §4; 1991 c.921 §8; 1993 c.142 §10a; 1997 c.652 §40; 2003 c.547 §17; 2005 c.471 §10; 2014 c.45 §73; 2017 c.356 §88]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.547 - Business or professional association of denturist and dentist.

A dentist, as defined in ORS 679.010, and a denturist may cooperate and maintain any business or professional association that is mutually agreeable with each being responsible for their respective area of expertise. [2003 c.1 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.550 - Board to establish policies and criteria for assessment.

The State Board of Denture Technology shall establish policies and criteria for the assessment of the quality of the practice of denture technology based on practice standards subject to the approval of the Health Licensing Office. [1979 c.1 §19; 1991 c.921 §9; 1993 c.142 §11; 2005 c.648 §29; 2013 c.568 §50]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.556 - State Board of Denture Technology; membership; compensation and expenses.

(1) There is established, within the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Denture Technology. 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 active licensed denturists;
(b) One must be an Oregon licensed dentist in active practice; and
(c) Two must be members of the public who do not possess the professional qualifications of other members and who are not a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of an active licensed denturist or dentist.
(2)(a) Board members required to be denturists may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing denturists.
(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.
(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;
(C) Is not a licensed denturist or a retired denturist who was a licensed denturist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a denturist; or
(D) Is not a licensed dentist or a retired dentist whose license to practice dentistry was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dentist.
(4) Members 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. [1991 c.921 §11; 1993 c.142 §12; 1999 c.885 §28; 2003 c.125 §1; 2005 c.415 §5; 2005 c.648 §30a; 2009 c.535 §15; 2009 c.701 §20a; 2013 c.568 §51]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.560 - Board meetings.

The State Board of Denture Technology shall hold a meeting at least once each year and shall annually elect a chairperson from its members. [1979 c.1 §10; 1981 c.313 §6; 1991 c.921 §13; 1993 c.142 §13; 1999 c.885 §29; 2003 c.547 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.565 - Authority of Health Licensing Office and director; rules; issuance of license.

(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 proceedings of the State Board of Denture Technology including a register of all persons licensed to practice denture technology.
(3) When the office is satisfied that the applicant for licensure under ORS 680.500 to 680.565 has complied with all the requirements, it shall issue to such applicant an appropriate license under ORS 680.500 to 680.565. [1979 c.1 §11; 1981 c.313 §7; 1991 c.921 §14; 1993 c.142 §14; 1999 c.885 §30; 2005 c.648 §31; 2013 c.568 §52]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 680 - Dental Hygienists; Denturists › Section 680.990 - Criminal penalties.

(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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.220 - Policy.

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 being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons;
(3) Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and
(4) Help ensure the availability of the highest possible quality speech-language pathology and audiology services to people of this state who have communication disabilities. [Formerly 694.315; 1989 c.224 §134; 1995 c.280 §2; 2005 c.698 §2; 2007 c.70 §307]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.250 - Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology.

(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 shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport to be a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 694.335; 1987 c.158 §142; 1995 c.280 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.260 - Qualifications for licensure as speech-language pathologist; rules.

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 accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board;
(2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by subsection (1) of this section at an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board;
(3) Has completed supervised clinical experience required by the board by rule;
(4) Has passed examinations required by the board by rule; and
(5) Meets other requirements established by the board by rule. [Formerly 694.345; 1985 c.64 §5; 1989 c.491 §67b; 1995 c.280 §5; 2005 c.698 §4; 2011 c.133 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.264 - Qualifications for licensure as audiologist; rules.

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 the following requirements:
(a) If the degree was awarded on or before August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology; or
(b) If the degree was awarded after August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board;
(2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by subsection (1) of this section at an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board;
(3) Has completed supervised clinical experience required by the board by rule;
(4) Has passed examinations required by the board by rule; and
(5) Meets other requirements established by the board by rule. [2005 c.698 §6; 2011 c.133 §3]
Note:
681.264 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 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 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.270 - License and conditional license application; fee.

(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 application required by this section shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the board. [Formerly 694.355; 1995 c.280 §6; 2005 c.698 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.285 - Temporary license; rules; fees.

(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 for temporary licenses and certificates. [2011 c.133 §5]
Note:
681.285 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 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 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.290 - Examination of candidates.

(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 in whatever theoretical or applied fields in speech-language pathology or audiology it considers appropriate. The board may also examine the candidate with regard to the professional skills and judgment of the candidate in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.
(2) The board may waive the written examination if the applicant has successfully passed the Educational Testing Service Praxis II Specialty Area Examination in speech-language pathology or audiology.
(3) The board shall grade the examination or direct it to be graded. Examination papers shall be retained by the board for at least one year. [Formerly 694.375; 1995 c.280 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.300 - Waiver of examination requirement.

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 for which the person is applying for a license.
(2) An audiology applicant who is certified by the American Board of Audiology. [Formerly 694.385; 1985 c.754 §1; 1995 c.280 §11; 2005 c.698 §9; 2011 c.133 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.320 - Renewal procedure; fees; effect on suspended or revoked license; rules.

(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 application for renewal of license and pay the renewal fee established by the board. The application shall include the following:
(a) Evidence of participation in professional development. Participation in professional development includes continuing education or other demonstrations of professional development that the board may recognize by rule.
(b) Evidence of compliance with all other requirements established by the board.
(2) A person who applies for renewal and whose license has expired may not be required to submit to any examination as a condition to renewal if the renewal application is made within four years from the date of expiration of the license.
(3) A suspended license is subject to expiration and must be renewed as provided in this section, but renewal does not entitle the licensee while the license remains suspended to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other activity or conduct that violates the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.
(4) A license revoked on disciplinary grounds is subject to expiration and may not be renewed. If the license is reinstated after its expiration, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay a reinstatement fee in an amount equal to the renewal fee in effect on the last preceding regular renewal date before the date on which it is reinstated, plus a delinquency fee, if any, accrued at the time of revocation of the license.
(5) A person who fails to renew a license within the four years after its expiration may not renew the license. The license may not be restored, reissued or reinstated thereafter, but the person may reapply for and obtain a new license if the person meets the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the board. [Formerly 694.405; 1993 c.472 §1; 1995 c.147 §1; 1995 c.280 §12a; 2005 c.698 §10; 2007 c.768 §45; 2011 c.133 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.325 - Issuance of conditional license; scope of practice; renewal.

(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 to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an applicant who:
(a) Except for the examination and supervised post-graduate professional practice in speech-language pathology or audiology, meets the license requirements under ORS 681.260 or 681.264; and
(b) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that for the term of the conditional license the applicant will practice speech-language pathology or audiology only under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter.
(3) A conditional license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
(4) The board may renew the conditional license for one additional one-year term if the holder:
(a) Continues to meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section;
(b) Submits a conditional license renewal application to the board on the form that the board requires; and
(c) Pays to the board a conditional license renewal fee established by the board. [1995 c.280 §8; 2005 c.698 §11]
Note:
681.325 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 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 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.330 - Application of rules of ethical standards of practice.

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-language pathology assistant. [Formerly 694.415; 1995 c.280 §13; 2001 c.626 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.340 - Fees; waiver; exclusivity of fees; rules.

(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 renewal thereof.
(f) Temporary license or certificate fee and renewal thereof.
(2) Every person to whom a license is issued shall, as a condition precedent to its issuance, and in addition to any application, examination or other fee, pay the prescribed initial license fee. The board may, by rule, provide for waiver of such fee where the license is issued less than 45 days before the date on which it will expire.
(3) Fees established by the board under subsection (1) of this section shall be in accordance with ORS 291.050 to 291.060.
(4) The fees collected by the board are exclusive and a municipality may not require any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter to furnish any bond or pass any examination. [Formerly 694.425; 1987 c.43 §4; 1993 c.472 §2; 1995 c.147 §2; 1995 c.280 §14; 2005 c.698 §12; 2011 c.133 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.350 - Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license; civil penalties.

(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 conditional licensee on probation if the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee has:
(a) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license or conditional license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.
(b) Violated any ethical standards of practice established under ORS 681.420.
(c) Violated any lawful order or rule of the board.
(d) Violated any provisions of this chapter.
(e) Been disciplined by a professional licensing board in another state or in this state.
(f) An impairment as defined in ORS 676.303.
(2) An applicant, a licensee or a conditional licensee is entitled to an opportunity for a hearing that complies with all applicable requirements of ORS chapter 183 before the board takes final action under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A person whose license has been revoked or whose application for a license has been denied may apply for reinstatement or licensure only under conditions, if any, set forth in the board’s final order of revocation or denial of license.
(4) In disciplining a licensee or a conditional licensee, the board may impose any disciplinary action the board finds proper, including assessment of costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty. [Formerly 694.435; 1985 c.64 §6; 1993 c.14 §26; 1995 c.280 §15; 2005 c.698 §13; 2009 c.756 §43]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.360 - Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant; requirements; renewal; exception; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; rules.

(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 assistant, a person shall:
(a) Submit an application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;
(b) Pay the certificate fee established by the board;
(c) Demonstrate that the person meets the qualifications for certification established by the board; and
(d) Comply with all other requirements for certification established by the board.
(3) A certificate issued under this section expires every two years. To renew a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall:
(a) Submit the renewal application in the form prescribed by the board;
(b) Pay the renewal fee established by the board; and
(c) Comply with all other requirements for certificate renewal established by the board, including but not limited to submission of evidence of participation in professional development activities.
(4) A person may not employ or otherwise use the services of a speech-language pathology assistant unless the speech-language pathology assistant is certified under this section.
(5) The board may establish by rule qualifications and conditions under which a person not licensed under this chapter who holds a preliminary teaching license or professional teaching license in speech impaired or a preliminary teaching license, professional teaching license or distinguished teacher leader license in communication disorders issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may supervise a speech-language pathology assistant working in a school.
(6) The board may refuse to issue a certificate, or may suspend or revoke the certificate, of any certified speech-language pathology assistant pursuant to the provisions of ORS 681.350. [2001 c.626 §4; 2005 c.698 §14; 2011 c.133 §9; 2013 c.286 §13; 2015 c.647 §33]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.370 - Duties of speech-language pathologist using services of speech-language pathology assistant.

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 pathologist;
(2) Ensure that persons who receive services from a speech-language pathology assistant receive prior notification that services are to be provided by a speech-language pathology assistant; and
(3) Verify that the speech-language pathology assistant is certified under ORS 681.360. [2001 c.626 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.375 - Role of speech-language pathology assistants; rules.

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 speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentation of direct, on-site supervision and the quantity and content of instruction.
(2) The ratio of speech-language pathology assistants to speech-language pathologists.
(3) The scope of duties and restrictions on responsibilities of speech-language pathology assistants.
(4) The qualifications that must be met before a speech-language pathology assistant may be certified.
(5) Clarification of the differences between the scope of duties of speech-language pathology assistants and of instructional assistants as described in ORS 681.360 (5). [2001 c.626 §8; 2005 c.698 §15; 2015 c.245 §52]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.410 - Compensation and expenses; rules.

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 greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 694.455; 1985 c.64 §8; 1995 c.280 §17; 2005 c.698 §17; 2009 c.535 §17; 2009 c.756 §44]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.420 - Powers and duties; rules.

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 applicants;
(3) Investigate persons engaging in practices which violate the provisions of this chapter;
(4) Conduct hearings and keep records and minutes as the board deems necessary to an orderly dispatch of business;
(5) Adopt rules and regulations, including but not limited to governing ethical standards of practice under this chapter; and
(6) Adopt a seal by which the board shall authenticate its proceedings. Copies of the proceedings, records and acts of the board, signed by the executive director or chairperson of the board and stamped with the seal, shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of such documents. [Formerly 694.465; 1995 c.280 §18; 2005 c.698 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.430 - Officers; quorum; meetings.

(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 determines.
(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall meet at least once every year at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [Formerly 694.475; 1995 c.280 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.440 - When meetings may be closed to public; rules.

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 be considered and acted upon by the board in executive meetings under rules prescribed by the board.
(2) Sessions to prepare, approve, grade or administer examinations.
(3) Upon request of a person who has failed the licensing examination and is appearing to appeal the failing grade.
(4) 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 to the extent made confidential by ORS 676.175. [Formerly 694.485; 1985 c.565 §93; 1995 c.280 §20; 1997 c.791 §32]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.450 - Executive director.

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 administration of this chapter. [Formerly 694.495; 1995 c.280 §21; 2005 c.698 §19; 2009 c.756 §45]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.460 - Rules.

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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.480 - State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account; disbursement of receipts.

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 shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and ORS 676.850. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [Formerly 694.525; 2003 c.14 §432; 2005 c.698 §20; 2005 c.726 §18a; 2013 c.240 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.490 - Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas; remedies; civil penalties.

(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 the conduct of investigations, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.
(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson, vice chairperson or executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.
(4) The board may bring a cause of action for injunction or other appropriate remedy to enforce any provision of this chapter.
(5) In addition to or in lieu of any other sanction permitted under this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter. A civil penalty imposed under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. [1989 c.843 §4; 1995 c.280 §24; 2005 c.698 §21; 2011 c.133 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.495 - Board duty to investigate complaints.

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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.505 - Report of suspected violations; liability of complainant.

(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 prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 in the manner provided in ORS 676.150.
(b) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter.
(2) A person who has made a complaint as to the conduct of an applicant, licensee or conditional licensee of the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding for misconduct against the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee of the board is not answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1985 c.64 §11; 1995 c.280 §25; 2005 c.698 §22; 2009 c.536 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.700 - Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730.

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 accomplish individualized goals of music therapy clients by employing strategies and tools that include but are not limited to:
(A) Acceptance of clients referred for music therapy by other health care or educational professionals, family members or caregivers;
(B) Assessment of clients to determine appropriate music therapy services;
(C) Development and implementation of individualized music therapy treatment plans that identify goals, objectives and strategies of music therapy that are appropriate for clients;
(D) Use of music therapy techniques such as improvisation, performance, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, guided imagery with music, learning through music and movement to music;
(E) Evaluation of a client’s response to music therapy techniques and to the client’s individualized music therapy treatment plan;
(F) Any necessary modification of the client’s individualized music therapy treatment plan;
(G) Any necessary collaboration with other health care professionals treating a client; and
(H) Minimizing of barriers that may restrict a client’s ability to receive or fully benefit from music therapy services.
(b) "Music therapy" does not include the diagnosis of physical, mental or communication disorders. [2015 c.632 §1]
Note:
681.700 to 681.730 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.710 - License to practice music therapy; fees.

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 determined by the office, of:
(a) Having passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists examination;
(b) Current certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists; or
(c) A professional designation of "registered music therapist," "certified music therapist" or "advanced certified music therapist" issued by the National Music Therapy Registry;
(4) Pays a licensure fee; and
(5) Meets other qualifications specified by the office under ORS 681.730. [2015 c.632 §2]
Note:
See note under 681.700.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.720 - Unauthorized practice of music therapy, use of title "music therapist"; exemptions.

(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) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:
(a) A person licensed under the laws of this state in a profession or occupation other than music therapy from using music in a manner incidental to the person’s practice;
(b) The use of music therapy as an integral part of a music therapy education program; or
(c) A person whose training and national certification attest to the person’s preparation and ability to practice the profession or occupation in which the person is certified, if the person does not represent that the person is a music therapist. [2015 c.632 §3]
Note:
See note under 681.700.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.730 - Rules.

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) Approve:
(a) The Certification Board for Music Therapists examination;
(b) The certification issued by the Certification Board for Music Therapists; and
(c) The professional designations issued by the National Music Therapy Registry;
(5) Develop and maintain a publicly available record of music therapists; and
(6) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for music therapists. [2015 c.632 §4; 2019 c.456 §43]
Note:
See note under 681.700.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.733 - Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline.

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 681.730 or the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 681.700 to 681.730. [2019 c.456 §42]
Note:
681.733 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 681 - Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals › Section 681.740 - Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758.

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 cognitive abilities and identifying and implementing therapeutic interventions to meet developmental, behavioral, cognitive and emotional needs.
(2) "Board certified art therapist" means a person who is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, as a board certified art therapist.
(3) "Licensed art therapist" means a person licensed by the Health Licensing Office to practice art therapy under ORS 681.743.
(4) "Licensed certified art therapist" means a person licensed by the office to practice art therapy under ORS 681.746.
(5) "Practice of art therapy" means to engage professionally and for compensation in providing art therapy services that include, but are not limited to:
(a) Evaluation during client sessions;
(b) Using treatment activities that provide clients with opportunities for expression through the creative process;
(c) Using art therapy assessment methods to determine treatment goals and implement therapeutic art interventions to meet clients’ developmental, emotional and mental needs; and
(d) Employing art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork to assist clients in coping with and reducing psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, attachment disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress, enhancing neurological, cognitive and verbal abilities and promoting appropriate skills development.
(6) "Registered art therapist" means a person who is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, as a registered art therapist. [2017 c.155 §1]
Note:
681.740 to 681.758 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.