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


(1) Adopt rules necessary to conduct business, carry out duties and administer the provisions of ORS 688.701 to 688.734.
(2) Issue licenses, including temporary licenses, permits, waivers and other authorizations to engage in the practice of athletic training as determined by the Board of Athletic Trainers.
(3) Authorize all necessary disbursements to carry out the provisions of ORS 688.701 to 688.734, including but not limited to payment for necessary supplies, office equipment, books and expenses for the conduct of examinations, payment for legal and investigative services rendered to the office and such other expenditures provided for in ORS 688.701 to 688.734.
(4)(a) Employ inspectors, examiners, special agents, investigators, clerical assistants and accountants necessary for the investigation and prosecution of alleged violations and the enforcement of ORS 688.701 to 688.734, and for such other purposes as the office may require.
(b) Nothing in ORS 688.701 to 688.734 may be construed to prevent an employee of the office from rendering assistance to the board in a hearing called by the office. However, all obligations for salaries and expenses incurred under ORS 688.701 to 688.734 shall be paid only from the fees accruing to the office under ORS 688.701 to 688.734.
(5) Provide the board with such administrative services and employees as the board requires to carry out its duties.
(6) Maintain an accurate record of all meetings and proceedings of the board, any board receipts and disbursements, civil penalties and orders for violation of ORS 688.701 to 688.734, records for licensure to engage in the practice of athletic training together with the addresses of persons licensed and the names of all persons whose licensure has been subject to disciplinary action.
(7) Investigate complaints, take disciplinary action, including assessment of civil penalties, and provide opportunity for hearing according to ORS 183.745.
(8) Administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, enforce subpoenas in the manner authorized by ORS 183.440, hold hearings and perform such other acts reasonably necessary to carry out duties of the board granted under ORS 688.701 to 688.734. [1999 c.736 §5; 2001 c.104 §263; 2005 c.648 §18; 2011 c.597 §281; 2013 c.314 §29; 2013 c.568 §65; 2019 c.378 §3]

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.