2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
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.


(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]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists

Section 688.010 - Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

Section 688.015 - Findings and purpose.

Section 688.020 - License required to practice physical therapy or use designation.

Section 688.030 - Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

Section 688.035 - Short title.

Section 688.040 - Licensing procedure.

Section 688.050 - Qualifications of physical therapist; examination; rules.

Section 688.055 - Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination.

Section 688.080 - Reciprocity; fee.

Section 688.100 - Renewals; rules; fee; lapse.

Section 688.110 - Temporary permit; fee.

Section 688.132 - Duty to refer person.

Section 688.135 - Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist.

Section 688.140 - Grounds for discipline; sanctions; civil penalties.

Section 688.145 - Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information.

Section 688.160 - Oregon Board of Physical Therapy; qualifications; terms; vacancies; duties; rules; fees; meetings; executive director.

Section 688.201 - Disposition of receipts.

Section 688.230 - Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of report; liability of person reporting.

Section 688.240 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.

Section 688.405 - Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605.

Section 688.415 - License or permit requirement; prohibited acts.

Section 688.425 - Licensed persons may use title.

Section 688.435 - Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.

Section 688.445 - Licensing and renewal procedure; modalities; fees.

Section 688.455 - License fee; general qualifications.

Section 688.460 - Exemption from certain licensure requirements.

Section 688.480 - Qualifications of operators of certain equipment.

Section 688.485 - Examinations; fees.

Section 688.495 - Licensing of radiographer without examination.

Section 688.505 - Evidence of continuing education on renewal.

Section 688.510 - Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline.

Section 688.515 - Limited X-ray machine operator permit; fees; qualifications; rules.

Section 688.517 - Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules.

Section 688.520 - Inactive licenses and permits; temporary permits; licenses and permits for periods other than 24 months; rules.

Section 688.525 - Grounds for discipline; investigation of complaints; confidential information.

Section 688.545 - Board of Medical Imaging; qualifications; advisory member; term; compensation and expenses; officers; meetings; quorum; rules.

Section 688.555 - Rulemaking; executive director.

Section 688.557 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.

Section 688.560 - Fees; rules.

Section 688.565 - Continuing education.

Section 688.585 - Board of Medical Imaging Account.

Section 688.600 - Investigation of alleged violations; power of board; subpoenas; peer review committees.

Section 688.603 - Fines; rules.

Section 688.605 - Duty to report violation; confidentiality; procedure on claims of violation.

Section 688.620 - Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse; permit; fees; rules.

Section 688.625 - Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665.

Section 688.630 - Certification requirement.

Section 688.635 - Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules.

Section 688.640 - Application for certificate; rules.

Section 688.645 - Fees.

Section 688.650 - Qualifications for certification; temporary or provisional certificates; continuing education; certificate expiration; rules.

Section 688.655 - Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate; investigation; duty to report; confidential information; liability of person who reports.

Section 688.660 - Grounds for discipline of certificate holder; civil penalty; assessment of disciplinary proceeding cost.

Section 688.701 - Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734.

Section 688.705 - Board of Athletic Trainers; appointment; membership; terms.

Section 688.707 - Officers; quorum; meetings.

Section 688.709 - Board duties; rules.

Section 688.715 - Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules; investigations.

Section 688.718 - License required; exceptions.

Section 688.720 - Requirements for licensure; fee.

Section 688.730 - Use of title.

Section 688.800 - Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840.

Section 688.805 - Exceptions to license requirements; practice requirements.

Section 688.807 - Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals.

Section 688.810 - Use of titles.

Section 688.815 - License to practice respiratory care.

Section 688.819 - Polysomnographic technologist license; license by endorsement.

Section 688.820 - Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board; qualification of members; terms; compensation.

Section 688.825 - Selection of board chairperson; quorum; meetings.

Section 688.830 - Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board; rules.

Section 688.915 - Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules.