As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: “Approved college or university” means a college or university offering a graduate program of study in speech-language pathology or audiology, leading to a master’s or doctoral degree, that is fully accredited or conditionally approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or its…

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: Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare; Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; Protect the public fr…

681.230 Exemptions from licensure requirement

Without obtaining a license under this chapter, a person may use a procedure included in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology if the procedure is within the person’s scope of practice and the person is: Licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160; Performing basic audiometric testing under the supervision …

681.250 Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology

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. No person shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport to be a speech-language …

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: 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 …

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: Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets the following requirements: If the degree was awarded on or before August 30, 200…

681.270 License and conditional license application; fee

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. The application shall be made upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. The application required by this section shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee …

681.280 [Formerly 694.365; 1995 c.280 §9; 2005 c.698 §8; repealed by 2011 c.133 §12]

681.285 Temporary license; rules; fees

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. The board may establish fees for temporary licenses and certificates. Note: 681.285 was added to and made a part of O…

681.290 Examination of candidates

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 i…

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: 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. An audiology applicant who is certif…

681.310 [Formerly 694.395; repealed by 1995 c.280 §37]

681.320 Renewal procedure; fees; effect on suspended or revoked license; rules

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 ap…

681.325 Issuance of conditional license; scope of practice; renewal

A conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while the person completes the licensing requirements of this chapter. 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: Except for the …

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.

681.340 Fees; waiver; exclusivity of fees; rules

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, by rule, impose fees for the following: License or certificate fee and renewal thereof. Delinquency fee. Application fee. Inactive license fee. Conditional license fee and renewal thereof. Temporary license or certificate fee and renewal thereof. Every person to whom a licen…

681.350 Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license; civil penalties

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…

681.360 Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant; requirements; renewal; exception; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; rules

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. To obtain a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall: Submit an application in the form prescribed by the State Board of…

681.365 [2001 c.626 §5; repealed by 2011 c.133 §12]

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: Be responsible for the extent, type and quality of services provided by each speech-language pathology assistant supervised by the speech-language pathologist; Ensure that persons who receive services from a speech-language pathology ass…

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: The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentat…

681.400 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

There is established a State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The board consists of eight 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: Two must be audiologists…

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.

681.420 Powers and duties; rules

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall: Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter; Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for any license as issued under this chapter and supervise the examination of such applicants; Investigate persons engaging in practices which violate the provisions of…

681.430 Officers; quorum; meetings

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. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transact…

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: 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 prescri…

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.

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.

681.470 [Formerly 694.515; 1995 c.280 §23; repealed by 2005 c.698 §24 and 2005 c.726 §17]

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 boar…

681.490 Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas; remedies; civil penalties

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: May, upon its own motion, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. Shall, upon the complaint of any resident of this state, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. In the conduct of investigations, the board may: Take evidence; Take the depositions of witnesse…

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.

681.505 Report of suspected violations; liability of complainant

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. Any person…

681.605 [1985 c.64 §10; 2005 c.698 §23; repealed by 2009 c.701 §67]

MUSIC THERAPISTS

681.700 Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730

As used in ORS 681.700 to 681.730, unless the context requires otherwise: “Music therapist” means a person licensed to practice music therapy under ORS 681.700 to 681.730. “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 th…

681.710 License to practice music therapy; fees

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Is in good standing in any other states where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy; Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, of: Having passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists …

681.720 Unauthorized practice of music therapy, use of title “music therapist”; exemptions

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. Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit: A person licensed under the laws of this st…

681.730 Rules

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: Establish a process for issuance of licenses to practice music therapy; Establish licensure fees; Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure, licensure renewal and licensure by reciprocity; Approve: The Certification Board for Music Therapists examination; The certification issued by …

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. Note: 681.733 was e…

681.740 Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758

As used in ORS 681.740 to 681.758: “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 …

681.743 Licensed art therapist; fees

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed art therapist to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office; Submits sufficient proo…

681.746 Licensed certified art therapist; fees

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed certified art therapist to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office; Submits suffi…

681.748 Provisional licensed art therapist; fees; eligibility for other licensure

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office; Submits suf…

681.749 Compliance with rules; permitted actions

A licensed art therapist, a licensed certified art therapist and a provisional licensed art therapist shall comply with the rules adopted by the Health Licensing Office pursuant to ORS 681.758. A licensed art therapist, licensed certified art therapist or provisional licensed art therapist may, in accordance with that person’s education and training, admini…

681.752 Unauthorized practice of art therapy or use of title “art therapist”; exemptions

A person may not engage in the practice of art therapy, purport to be engaged in the practice of art therapy or use a title, word or abbreviation, including “art therapist,” to indicate or imply that the person is authorized or qualified to engage in the practice of art therapy unless the person is licensed under ORS 681.743, 681.746 or 681.748. Subsection …

681.755 Discipline

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline as specified in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing art therapy for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of ORS 681.740 to 681.758, or the rules adopted under ORS 681.740 to 681.758. Note: See note unde…

681.758 Rules

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: Establish a process for issuing licenses under ORS 681.743, 681.746 and 681.748; Establish licensure fees for licenses issued under ORS 681.743, 681.746 and 681.748; Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure, license renewal and licensure by reciprocity for licenses under ORS 681.743, 6…

681.990 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]

PENALTY

681.991 Penalty

Violation of ORS 681.250 (2) is a misdemeanor. _______________