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 688.718 - License required; exceptions.


(2) Nothing in ORS 688.701 to 688.734 is intended to:
(a) Limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of health care providers or other persons licensed or registered in this state under any other statutes, or prevent health care providers or other persons from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the health care provider or person is licensed or registered;
(b) Prevent any person from performing athletic training services if the person is employed as an athletic trainer by the federal government or any of its agencies;
(c) Prohibit a person from performing athletic training services if:
(A) The person accompanies an organization or a sports team from another state, a territory of the United States or a foreign country;
(B) The organization or team is in this state for purposes related to competition or training; and
(C) The person performs athletic training services only on members of the organization or team and the services are performed for no more than 60 days in a calendar year;
(d) Preclude any person from pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or licensure as an athletic trainer in an accredited or approved educational program if the person is identified by a title that clearly indicates student or trainee status;
(e) Prevent any person from completing any supervised practical experience requirements established by the Board of Athletic Trainers by rule; or
(f) Prohibit any person from performing athletic training services in this state for purposes of continuing education, consulting or training if the services are performed for no more than 60 days in any calendar year and are performed in association with a licensed athletic trainer if the person is:
(A) Registered or licensed and in good standing as an athletic trainer in another state; or
(B) Certified as an athletic trainer by, and in good standing with, the national Board of Certification.
(3) Nothing in ORS 688.701 to 688.734 may be construed to require licensure of an elementary or secondary school teacher, coach or volunteer who:
(a) Does not purport to be a licensed athletic trainer; and
(b) Is acting within the scope of the person’s duties as a teacher, coach or volunteer. [1999 c.736 §6; 2013 c.62 §1; 2019 c.378 §4]

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.