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 688.455 - License fee; general qualifications.


(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]

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.