OAR Chapter 337 — Board of Medical Imaging

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Division 1 PROCEDURAL RULES

Or. Admin. R. 337-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rule

Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging must give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal:

(1) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date.

(2) By providing a copy of the Notice to persons on the Board’s mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8) at least 28 days prior to the effective date.

(3) Bydistributing a copy of the Notice to the following persons, organizations, or publications:

(a) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;

(b) American Society of Radiologic Technologists;

(c) Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologists;

(d) Oregon Medical Association;

(e) Oregon Association of Hospitals;

(f) Oregon Association of Chiropractic Physicians;

(g) Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians;

(h) Oregon Osteopathic Association;

(i) Oregon Podiatry Association;

(j) Society of Nuclear Medicine;

(k) Pacific Northwest Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ Section;

(l) American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography;

(m) American Society of Echocardiography;

(n) Cardiovascular Credentialing International;

(o) Society for Vascular Surgery;

(p) Society for Vascular Ultrasound;

(q) Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography;

(r) Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals;

(s) American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 355
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • RT 1-1978, f. & ef. 5-11-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-001-0005 Model Rules of Practice

Pursuant to ORS 183.341, the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging adopts the Attorney General’s Uniform and Model Rules of Procedure in effect on January 1, 2023. These rules are controlling except as otherwise required by statute or rule.

[ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or Board of Radiologic Technology.]

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 6-1998, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-98
  • RT 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-88
  • RT 1-1986, f. & ef. 1-31-86
  • RT 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-21-85
  • RT 1-1982, f. & ef. 3-11-82
  • RT 1-1980, f. & ef. 6-10-80
  • RT 1-1978, f. & ef. 5-11-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-001-0050 Time for Requesting a Contested Case Hearing

A request for a contested case hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Board within twenty one (21) days from the date the proposed notice of disciplinary action was served.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183
  • BMI 1-2024, adopt filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024

Division 10 LICENSURE

Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0006 Definitions

For purposes of ORS 688.405 to 688.620; 688.915 and these rules:

(1) The "Practice of Medical Imaging" shall be defined as but not limited to the use of ionizing radiation, ultrasound, radio waves or magnetic fields upon human anatomy for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes including the physical positioning of the patient, the determination of exposure parameters, the handling of the ionizing radiation equipment and workplace conduct.

(2) “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” means a person who is licensed in accordance with ORS 678.025

(3) “Application” means documentation submitted to the Board for a license or permit, including the Board’s application form and any required documentation that is specified in the application instructions. An application is considered incomplete if the form or any of the required documentation or fees are not provided. An incomplete application is deemed to be voluntarily withdrawn six months from the date of receipt in the Board office.

(4) “Approved school” means a school accredited in one of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties by a national or regional post-secondary accreditation body and whose graduates are qualified to sit for a credentialing examination recognized by the Board of Medical Imaging in the graduate’s medical imaging modality or subspecialty.

(5) “Board” means Board of Medical Imaging.

(6) “Clinical instructor” means an individual assigned to supervise students in a clinical setting who is:

(a) A licensed physician who routinely supervises the medical imaging modality being studied by a student; or

(b) An individual who holds a current and valid license by the board and who is credentialed by a board approved credentialing organization in the medical imaging modality being studied by a student.

(7) “Credential” means the recognition awarded to an individual who meets the requirements of a credentialing organization.

(8) “Credentialing organization” means a nationally recognized organization that issues credentials through testing or evaluations that determine that a person meets defined standards for training and competence in a medical imaging modality.

(9) “Diagnostic medical sonography” means the use of nonionizing high frequency sound waves with specialized equipment to direct the sound waves into areas of the human body to generate images for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions.

(10) "Direct supervision" means that the supervisor is physically present in the building and immediately available to furnish assistance as needed.

(11) "Extremity Computed Tomography Machine" (ECT) means a machine that is specifically designed, with a maximum setting of 120kVp at 60 mAs, to perform computed tomography (CT) exams on extremities only. For the purpose of extremity computed tomography only, "extremity" includes the following body parts:

(a) Lower extremities including: toe; foot; calcaneus; ankle; tibia; fibula; knee; patella; and distal femur.

(b) Upper extremities including: finger; hand; wrist; forearm; elbow; and distal humerus.

(12) “Fluoroscopy” means a technique for generating X-ray images and for presenting the X-ray images simultaneously and continuously as a visible image.

(13) "General supervision" means that the supervisor is not required to be on-site, but must be available for direct communication, either in person, by telephone, or other electronic means.

(14) “Graduate” means an individual who has completed the didactic and clinical education at an approved school, including documented clinical proficiency, but who has not met all requirements for credentialing by a credentialing organization.

(15) “Hybrid imaging or radiation therapy equipment” means equipment that combines more than one medical imaging modality into a single device.

(16) “Ionizing radiation” means alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays, neutrons, high-speed electrons, high-speed protons or other particles capable of producing ions. “Ionizing radiation” does not include radiation such as radiofrequency or microwaves, visible, infrared or ultraviolet light or ultrasound.

(17) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice one or more of the medical imaging modalities.

(18) “Licensed nurse practitioner” means a nurse practitioner licensed in Oregon.

(19) “Licensed physician” means a physician or surgeon licensed in Oregon as defined by the Oregon Medical Board.

(20) “Licensed physician assistant” means a physician assistant licensed in Oregon.

(21) “Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed in Oregon.

(22) “Limited X-ray machine operator” means a person other than a licensed physician who performs diagnostic X-ray procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, a licensed nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant using equipment that emits external ionizing radiation resulting in diagnostic radiographic images that are limited to select human anatomical sites.

(23) “Limited X-ray machine operator course of study” means a Board-approved set of didactic and clinical experience elements designed to prepare a person for gaining practical experience and for passing the limited X-ray machine operator examination.

(24) “Magnetic resonance imaging” means the process by which certain nuclei, when placed in a magnetic field, absorb and release energy in the form of radio waves that are analyzed by a computer thereby producing an image of human anatomy and physiological information.

(25) “Medical physicist” is a person who is certified in diagnostic radiological physics or radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology, or in diagnostic imaging physics by the American Board of Medical Physics, or in diagnostic radiology physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine.

(26) “Medical imaging” means the use of specialized equipment to produce visual representations of human anatomy, tissues or organs for use in clinical diagnosis and treatment and includes but is not limited to X-ray, single photon emission, positron emission technology, ultrasound, magnetic fields, visible light and radio waves.

(27) “Medical imaging licensee” means a person other than a licensed physician or a limited X-ray machine operator who holds a valid license and operates medical imaging equipment for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed physician.

(28) “Medical imaging modality” means:

(a) Diagnostic medical sonography and all its subspecialties;

(b) Magnetic resonance imaging and all its subspecialties;

(c) Nuclear medicine technology and all its subspecialties;

(d) Radiation therapy and all its subspecialties; or

(e) Radiography and all its subspecialties.

(29) “Nuclear medicine technology” means the specialized equipment that measures radiation emitted by radionuclides, including counters and cameras that form medical images for interpretation by a physician, or assists in therapeutic use of radionuclides.

(30) "Personal supervision" means that the supervisor is always physically present in the room during the performance of the procedure.

(31) “Physician Assistant” means a person who is licensed in accordance with ORS 677.505 to 677.525.

(32) “Radiographer” means a person other than a licensed physician who performs a comprehensive set of diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician using external ionizing radiation to produce radiographic, fluoroscopic or digital images.

(33) “Radiography” means the use of ionizing radiation to produce radiographic, fluoroscopic or digital images of human anatomy for diagnostic purposes.

(34) “Radiologist” means a person licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oregon who is certified by or board eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Association, the Royal College of Radiologists or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

(35) "RPS" means Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, Oregon Radiation Protection Services.

(36) “Student” means an individual enrolled in:

(a) An approved school, college or university academic training program in medical imaging; or

(b) A limited X-ray machine operator course of study.

(37) “Supervision” means the act of monitoring and reviewing the performance of medical imaging licensees or limited X-ray machine operators through regular inspections of work produced, regardless of whether the supervising individual is continuously physically present during the performance or use of medical imaging equipment or X-ray equipment.

(38) "Positioning" is the act of placing the patient in the standard or appropriate position for a medical imaging examination or radiation therapy based on the medical condition of patient.

(39) “Waiver” means that the Board may prescribe terms for a licensure waiver, including but not limited to: time duration of the waiver; supervisory requirements; and clinical experience requirements. The waiver may include deadlines for completing specified requirements included in the waiver. The Board may grant a preliminary waiver conditioned upon the waiver applicant’s completion of all Board-specified waiver requirements.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.310(7) & 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415 - 688.605 & 688.915
  • BMI 2-2024, amend filed 07/30/2024, effective 07/31/2024
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 8-2020, amend filed 10/29/2020, effective 10/30/2020
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2019, amend filed 01/31/2019, effective 02/01/2019
  • BMI 3-2018, amend filed 10/30/2018, effective 11/01/2018
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2003, f. 8-14-03, cert. ef. 8-15-03
  • RT 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92
  • RT 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-90
  • RT 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-89
  • RT 2-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 7-1-86
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0007 Recognized Credentialing Organizations and Credentials

Licenses will recognize credentials by listing a licensee’s major modality and all sub-specialties for which a licensee is currently certified. Currently recognized subspecialties are listed as follows under each credentialing organization:

(1) American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

(a) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — RDMS

(b) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer — RDCS

(c) Registered Vascular Technologist — RVT

(d) Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer — RMSKS

(e) The following specializations, that are subject to change, under the main categories above will also be listed as provided by the ARDMS and recognized as for example as: John Doe, RDMS (AB, OB), RDCS (AE, PE):

(A) AB — Abdomen.

(B) AE — Adult Echocardiography.

(C) BR — Breast Specialty.

(D) FE — Fetal Echocardiography.

(E) MSKS – Musculoskeletal Sonographer.

(F) NE — Neurosonology.

(G) OB — Obstetrics & Gynecology.

(H) PE — Pediatric Echocardiography.

(I) VT — Vascular Technology.

(J) PS — Pediatric Sonography.

(2) American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Primary designation: MRI. There are no sub-specialties and is recognized as for example: John Doe MRIT (ARMRIT).

(3) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). An ARRT certificate confers upon its holder the right to use the title "Registered Technologist" and its abbreviation "R.T.(ARRT)" or "Registered Radiologist Assistant" and its abbreviation "R.R.A. (ARRT)" in connection with licensee's name as long as the registration of the certificate is in effect. The category designation should be inserted between the "R.T." and the "(ARRT)" and should be shown as "R.T.(*)(ARRT)" where the asterisk is replaced by the letter or letters are are recognized as for example: Joe Doe RT (R) (ARRT) and indicated in the following list:

(a) (R) For Radiography.

(b) (N) For Nuclear Medicine Technology.

(c) (T) For Radiation Therapy.

(d) (MR) For Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

(e) (S) For Sonography.

(f) (CV) For Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography.

(g) (M) For Mammography.

(h) (CT) For Computed Tomography.

(i) (QM) for Quality Management.

(j) (BD) For Bone Densitometry.

(k) (VS) For Vascular Sonography.

(l) (CI) For Cardiac-Interventional Radiography.

(m) (VI) For Vascular-Interventional Radiography.

(n) (BS) For Breast Sonography.

(4) Certification Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) "Radiology Practitioner Assistant" (R.P.A.) An RPA means an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) technologist who has successfully completed an advanced training program and is certified by the CBRPA and will be recognized for example: Jane Doe RT (ARRT) (RPA) (CBRPA).

(5) Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) credentials are recognized as for example: Jane Doe RCES (CCI) and are indicated in the following list:

(a) ACS — Sonography — Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.

(b) CCT — Angiography — Certified Cardiographic Technician.

(c) RCCS — Sonography — Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer.

(d) RCES — Angiography — Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist.

(e) RCIS — Angiography — Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

(f) RCS — Sonography — Registered Cardiac Sonographer.

(g) RPhS — Sonography — Registered Phlebology Sonographer.

(h) RVS — Sonography — Registered Vascular Specialist.

(6) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Primary certification: Nuclear Medicine Technologist — CNMT. The following Sub-specialties are recognized as for example: John Doe NMT, NCT (NMTCB) and are indicated in the following list:

(a) Nuclear Cardiology — NCT.

(b) Positron Emission Tomography — PET.

(c) Computed Tomography — CT.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.425(1)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-16
  • BMI 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 5-8-15
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0008 Change of Contact Information

(1) Every licensee or permit holder, whether active, pending or sanctioned, shall maintain on file with the Board correct current contact information including: telephone number, email address, residence address, employer and full name.

(2) Every licensee or permit holder must notify the board within 30 days of any changes to the contact information.

(3) Agency notice by mail, whether registered, certified, or regular, to the licensee's or permit holder current mailing address on file with the board constitutes service on the licensee. A Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action sent to the licensee or permit holder at the licensee's or permit holder address of record by certified mail or registered mail is sufficient notice even if the licensee or permit holder fails to or refuses to respond to the service or never receives the Notice. Such mailing permits the Board to proceed with disciplinary action in the absence of a request for a hearing.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525(1)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2018, amend filed 05/03/2018, effective 05/04/2018
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • RT 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0009 Change of Credentialing or License Status

Every licensee or permit holder must:

(1) Maintain credentialing in their licensed specialty throughout the licensure period.

(2) Notify the Board within 30 days of any issuance of any pending or final actions against the licensee or permit holder by the credentialing organization.

(3) Notify the Board within 30 days of lapse or suspension of any professional license.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0010 Qualifications of Radiographer in Diagnostic Field

In addition to those qualifications set out in ORS 688.455, applicants for licensure as a radiologic technologist in the diagnostic field must submit evidence of current credentialing by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography. The Board will verify current credential status through review of the ARRT directory. If the applicant is not listed in the current ARRT directory, the applicant must request written verification from the ARRT and have the current credential directly submitted to the Board by the ARRT.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688 ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
  • RT 2-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 7-1-86
  • RT 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-11-82
  • RT 2-1978, f. & ef. 7-7-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0011 Qualifications of Computed Tomography Equipment Operators and Merged Technology Equipment Operators’ Licensing

(1)(a) Diagnostic Computed Tomography: A licensee who operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, including cone beam CT for diagnosis, must be credentialed in Computed Tomography (CT) by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or have an active temporary CT license issued by OBMI.

(b) Notwithstanding Paragraph (1), a licensee, with a radiography credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), may operate an Extremity Computed Tomography (ECT) machine without having earned a computed tomography credential.

(2) Computed Tomography/Nuclear Medicine Hybrid Imaging: Positron Emission-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) or Single Photon Emission-Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) systems must be operated by technologists with the active credentials R.T.(N) or CNMT(NMTCB) and licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI).

(a) A registered radiation therapist with the credential R.T. (T):

(A) May only operate CT for localization; and

(B) May not operate CT for diagnostic purposes; and

(C) May operate the diagnostic portion of the CT hybrid imager if they hold a CT credential from ARRT, or have an active temporary CT license issued by OBMI.

(b) Registered certified nuclear medicine technologists with the active credentials R.T. (N) or CNMT (NMTCB) may operate SPECT and PET with non-diagnostic CT and the attenuation correction portion of the hybrid imager. Registered Certified Nuclear Medicine technologists that hold a CT credential or have an active temporary CT license issued by OBMI, may operate the diagnostic portion of the CT scanner.

(3) Computed Tomography for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning Purposes: A licensee who operates CT equipment for radiation therapy treatment planning purposes must be credentialed in Radiation Therapy or CT by the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

(4) On a case-by-case basis, the Board may waive a credential requirement of this rule for a licensed technologist, based upon the rule definitions in OAR 337-010-0006.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.480
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2018, amend filed 10/30/2018, effective 11/01/2018
  • BMI 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-17
  • BMI 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-15
  • BMI 3-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-21-14 thru 4-19-15
  • BMI 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-14
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0013 Qualifications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

An individual who operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment must submit evidence of current credentialing in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT). The Board will verify current credential status through review of the ARRT or ARMRIT directory. If the applicant is not listed in the current applicable directory, the applicant must request written verification of current credential and have the current credential submitted directly to the Board by the credentialing organization.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1 )
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0014 Qualifications of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

An individual who operates ultrasound equipment for medical imaging purposes must submit evidence of current credentialing in diagnostic medical sonography from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI). The Board will verify current credential status through review of the ARDMS, ARRT or CCI directory. If the applicant is not listed in the current applicable directory, the applicant must request written verification of current credential and have the current credential submitted directly to the Board by the credentialing organization.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1 )
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0015 Qualifications of Radiation Therapist

In addition to those qualifications set out in ORS 688.475, applicants for licensure as a radiation therapist must submit evidence of current credentialing from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy. The Board will verify current credential status through review of the ARRT directory. If the applicant is not listed in the current ARRT directory, the applicant must request written verification of current credential and have the current credential submitted directly to the Board by the ARRT.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • RT 2-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 7-1-86
  • RT 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-11-82
  • RT 2-1978, f. & ef. 7-7-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0016 Qualifications of Nuclear Medicine Technologist

An individual who operates nuclear medicine equipment must submit evidence of current credentialing by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine. The Board will verify current credential status through review of the NMTCB or ARRT directory. If the applicant is not listed in the current applicable directory, the applicant must request written verification of current credential and have the current credential submitted directly to the Board by the credentialing organization.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0017 Hybrid Imaging

Persons who operate hybrid imaging or radiation therapy equipment that incorporates more than one medical imaging modality can only operate the functions of the machine for the medical imaging modality that the person is both credentialed and licensed to use. Temporary Post-Primary license holders may operate hybrid imaging or radiation therapy equipment in the medical imaging modality related to their valid temporary post-primary license under personal supervision, without holding a credential in that modality.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415 - 688.605, 688.915
  • BMI 1-2024, adopt filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0023 Determination of Fitness; State and Nationwide Criminal Background Checks

(1) The purpose of this rule is to provide for the reasonable screening of persons: applicants for licensure; Board members; employees; contract vendors; and individuals subject to investigation by the Board, in order to determine if a history of criminal behavior renders that person unfit to be granted or to retain a license or permit issued by the Board.

(2) “Subject individual” means a person from whom the Board may require fingerprints for the purpose of enabling the Board to request a state or nationwide criminal records check. In this rule, subject individual means: applicants for licensure or renewal of a license or permit; Board members; employees; contract vendors; and individuals subject to an investigation by the Board.

(3) This rule is to be applied when evaluating the criminal history of a subject individual and conducting fitness determinations based upon such history. The fact that a subject individual does not have an adverse criminal history does not guarantee the granting or renewal of a license or permit.

(4) The Board may request that the Department of State Police conduct a state criminal history check and a national criminal history check, using fingerprint identification of subject individuals. The Board may conduct state criminal records checks on subject individuals and any licensee or permit holder through the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) maintained by the Department of State Police in accordance with rules adopted, and procedures established, by the Department of State Police. Criminal history information obtained from the Law Enforcement Data System must be handled in accordance with ORS Chapter 181, OAR 257-010 to 257-015 and applicable Oregon State Police procedures.

(5) Additional Information Required. In order to conduct a state and national criminal history check and fitness determination, the Board may require additional information from the subject individual as necessary. Additional information may include, but is not limited to, proof of identity; residential history; names used while living at each residence; or additional criminal, judicial, or other background information.

(6) In making the fitness determination, the Board may consider:

(a) The nature of any record that may include, but is not limited to any record of arrest or conviction for:

(A) Any drug or alcohol offence;

(B) Any felony;

(C) Any offence involving fraud, theft, identity theft or other instance of dishonesty;

(D) Any offence involving violation of federal importation or customs laws or rules;

(E) Any offence requiring registration as a sex offender.

(b) The facts that support the conviction or indictment or that indicate the making of the false statement;

(c) The relevancy, if any, of the crime or the false statement to the specific requirements of the subject individual’s license; and

(d) Intervening circumstances relevant to the responsibilities and circumstances of the license or permit. Intervening circumstances include, but are not limited to:

(A) The passage of time since the commission of the crime;

(B) The age of the subject individual at the time of the crime;

(C) The likelihood of a repetition of offenses or of the commission of another crime;

(D) The subsequent commission of another relevant crime;

(E) Whether the conviction was set aside and the legal effect of setting aside the conviction; and

(F) A recommendation of an employer.

(e) Any false statement made by the individual regarding the criminal history of the individual;

(f) Any refusal to submit or consent to a criminal record check including a refusal to provide fingerprint identification;

(g) Any other pertinent information obtained as part of an investigation.

(7) If a subject individual is determined to be unfit, then the individual may not be granted a license, permit or a renewal of a license or permit. The Board may make a fitness determination conditional upon applicant’s acceptance of probation, conditions, limitations, or other restrictions upon licensure.

(8) All background checks shall be requested to include available state and national data, unless obtaining one or the other is an alternative acceptable to the Board.

(9) Criminal offender information is confidential. Dissemination of information received under this rule may only be made to people with a demonstrated and legitimate need to know the information. When the information is part of the investigation of an applicant, licensee or permit holder, it is confidential pursuant to ORS 676.175. Any fingerprint cards used to conduct a check shall be destroyed by either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Department of State Police as specified in ORS 181.534.

(10) The Board will permit the subject individual for whom a fingerprint-based criminal records check was conducted to inspect the individual’s own state and national criminal offender records and, if requested by the subject individual, provide the individual with a copy of the individual’s own state and national criminal offender records.

(11) If an applicant, licensee or permit holder is determined to be unfit for a license or permit, the applicant, licensee or permit holder is entitled to a contested case hearing pursuant to ORS 183.413 to 470 and in accordance with OAR 855-001-0005 to 0017.

(12) A challenge to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by the Department of State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and agencies reporting information must be made through the Department of State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation or reporting agency and not through the contested case process.

(13) Request for re-evaluation following correction. If the subject individual successfully contests the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by the Oregon State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other agency reporting information to the Board, the Board will conduct a new criminal history check and re-evaluate the criminal history upon submission of a new criminal history request form.

(14) If the subject individual discontinues the application or fails to cooperate with the criminal history check process, the application is considered incomplete.

(15) Subject individuals will be required to pay the actual costs charged by the Department of State Police for the state and national criminal background check.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 181.534 & 688.557
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.557
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0025 Continuing Education

(1) Licensees must comply with all continuing education and continuing competency requirements of the applicable credentialing organization by submitting their annual registration.

(2) Continuing education programs authorized by a Board approved credentialing organization, are approved by the Board to meet the requirements of ORS 688.505.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.505
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2003, f. 8-14-03, cert. ef. 8-15-03
  • BRT 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
  • RT 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92
  • RT 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-90
  • RT 1-1987, f. & ef. 1-27-87
  • RT 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-21-85
  • RT 2-1978, f. & ef. 7-7-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0026 Permit Renewal

(1) Permit holders must submit evidence of continuing education (CE) on an application for permit renewal.

(2) Permit holders must obtain a minimum of continuing education hours according to the following schedule:

(a) One to three LXMO anatomic areas requires 9 hours of CE per year or 18 hours for a 2-year renewal.

(b) Four or more LXMO anatomic areas requires 12 hours of CE per year or 24 hours for a 2-year renewal.

(3) The Board may require permit holders to produce documents verifying continuing education activities for purposes of an audit by the Board. Permit holders are required to retain verification documents for a period of two years following the renewal date. At any time during those two years the Board may require permit holders to produce those documents for purposes of an audit by the Board.

(4) Permit holders must provide current verification of supervision upon renewal. Supervision must be provided by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed physician assistant. Direct Supervision is required (Direct supervision means that the supervisor is physically present in the building and immediately available to furnish assistance as needed.).

(5) Continuing Education Activities shall be directly appropriate to the anatomical areas practiced by the permit holder and include: independent or directed reading of professional and scientific journals and newsletters; video or audio education with an associated post-test; attendance to educational portions of professional organizations meetings; symposia, workshops, lectures, refresher courses, correspondence courses, or other Board accepted CE; in-service education.

(6) For LXMO permit holders, a minimum of one hour of approved CE in one permit area is required per year and 2 hours of either radiation use and safety or radiographic technique is required per year.

(7) Limited X-ray Machine Operator (LXMO) permit renewal requirements following 24-month lapse: A LXMO permit holder with a permit that is expired for a period in excess of 24 continuous months must complete all requirements to obtain an initial permanent LXMO permit under OAR 337-010-0030.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445 & 688.505
  • BMI 2-2024, amend filed 07/30/2024, effective 07/31/2024
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 4-2022, amend filed 01/25/2022, effective 01/25/2022
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BMI 2-2013, f. 7-26-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0030 Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Permits

(1) Applicants are required to complete multiple steps to obtain a Permanent LXMO Permit. An applicant for an Initial Permanent LXMO permit must provide evidence of and complete all of the following within a 12-month period starting with the date on the course completion certificate from course of study that is approved by the Board and ending with the date of the Initial Permanent LXMO application:

(a) An applicant for a LXMO permit must be at least 18 years of age; and

(b) Pay a non-refundable application fee; and

(c) Successfully attend, pass and obtain a signed course completion certificate from a course of study that: is approved by the Board; taught by a board-approved instructor; includes Core module and at least one didactic portion of a Radiographic Procedure Module (anatomic areas in: Skull/Sinus, Spine, Chest, Extremities, and/or Podiatric); includes a course of instruction in laboratory practice approved by Board; includes all subjects outlined in the Board’s “Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Instruction Manual” dated October 2023 which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. “Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Instruction Manual” dated October 2023 is found on the OBMI website: https://www.oregon.gov/obmi/Documents/LXMO-Instruction-Manual-current.pdf; and

(d) Provided an applicant has a valid course completion certificate as described in this rule, apply through OBMI, take, and pass with a score of at least 70 percent, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Limited Scope Examination in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology in CORE module. A passing score in CORE module is required to apply for a Temporary Initial LXMO Permit; and

(A) Apply through OBMI, take, and pass with a score of at least 70 percent, the ARRT Limited Scope Examination in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Radiographic Procedure Module(s) in which the applicant passed in an approved course of study and wishes to include on the Permanent LXMO Permit

(B) A person is allowed three attempts to pass an individual section of the ARRT exam during the 12-month time frame. Upon failure of the three attempts for CORE Module, all course work must be repeated, and a new course completion certificate is required for Core module and all Radiographic Procedure Module(s) regardless of a previous passing score for any individual Radiographic Procedure Module(s); and

(e)(A) Provided an applicant has passed the ARRT examination in at least CORE Module, apply for and obtain a Temporary Initial LXMO Permit through OBMI. A Temporary Permit will only be issued for anatomic areas that the applicant successfully completed from an approved course of study, as reflected on the course completion certificate. A person cannot perform a radiographic procedure on a patient without a LXMO Permit. With a temporary LXMO Permit, a person may only perform a radiographic procedure on the anatomic area(s) for which the Temporary LXMO Permit is valid;

(B) A Temporary Initial LXMO Permit holder may apply to renew a Temporary LXMO Permit in an anatomic area in order to have additional time to complete the practical experience requirements. A temporary LXMO permit may be renewed one time and can extend no longer than the 12-month time frame outlined in this rule, starting with the date on the course completion certificate from a course of study that is approved by the Board; and

(C) Temporary Permit holders must provide current verification of supervision for the duration of a temporary permit. Supervision must be provided by: licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant with adequate training in radiography in accordance with RPS rules. Personal Supervision is required (Personal supervision means that the supervisor is always physically present in the room during the performance of the procedure.); and

(f) Provided the applicant holds a valid temporary LXMO Permit, obtain an instructor's certification that the applicant has demonstrated all the positions, projections and requirements as described in the “Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Instruction Manual” dated October 2023 for each category; and

(g)(A)Provided an applicant has completed the above requirements, apply for Permanent Initial LXMO Permit through OBMI

(B) A Permanent LXMO Permit will only be issued to applicants who have passed the ARRT CORE module exam, at least one Radiographic Procedure Module anatomic area and completed all required clinical experience. With a LXMO Permit, a person may only perform a radiographic procedure on the anatomic area(s) for which the LXMO Permit is valid

(2) In the event that a person is unable to complete all requirements to obtain a Permanent LXMO Permit in the 12 months’ time frame, a person must retake the Core Module and didactic portions of the Radiographic Procedure Module as described in this rule and obtain a new course completion certificate.

(3) A Permanent LXMO Permit holder may add an anatomical area to their existing Permit by obtaining a course completion certificate from a course of study that is approved by the Board as described in this rule and apply to OBMI for a temporary LXMO permit to complete practical experience requirements in that anatomic area. The applicant can only work on live patients in the desired anatomic area if the applicant has a Temporary LXMO Permit in the desired anatomic area. The applicant has one year from the date on the course completion certificate to complete practical experience requirements as specified in this rule for that specific anatomic area, pass the ARRT examination for that anatomic area, and notify OBMI to add the anatomic area to their existing Permanent LXMO Permit. The applicant is eligible for one six-month Temporary LXMO Permit, which may be renewed one time and can extend no longer than 12 months from the date on the course completion certificate. A permanent limited permit holder does not need to pass the CORE module exam to attempt to add an anatomic area.

(4) The Board, at its discretion and upon a showing of good cause, upon written request, may extend specific deadlines established in this rule to a later specified date, based upon a demonstration of compelling circumstances by the individual making the request for an extension. The Board may grant an extension that is based upon factors including but not limited to pregnancy, military service, or disability. This provision only applies to time limitations established by the board, and cannot be applicable to time limitations governed by entities other than the Board or that are otherwise governed by statute.

(5) ARRT Limited Scope Examination in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Fees and application process:

(a) The ARRT examination fees and procedures to apply are set by ARRT; and

(b) A $20 additional fee is required for each examination module for which the applicant is tested; and

(c) All fees, along with the required certifications and verifications that the applicant has completed Board-approved Core Module course and Radiographic Procedure Module courses, must be submitted to the Board. Upon submission and acceptance of the application materials, OBMI shall begin the ARRT exam registration for the applicant; and

(d) The examination shall consist of sections as described in the “Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) Instruction Manual” dated October 2023; and

(e) Limited scope examinations will be administered at computer-based testing sites identified by ARRT. The applicant is subject to rules regarding test administration at the testing site; and

(f) All application fees are non-refundable.

(6) Application for a permanent Bone Densitometry Limited Permit.

(a) Applicants are required to complete multiple steps to obtain a Bone Densitometry Limited Permit. An applicant for a Bone Densitometry Limited Permit must provide evidence of and complete all of the following within a 12-month period starting with the date on the course completion certificate from a course of study that is approved by the Board and ending with the date of the Bone Densitometry Limited Permit application:

(b) Must be at least 18 years of age; and

(c) Pay a non-refundable application fee; and

(d) Successfully attend and pass a course of study that is approved by the Board and obtain a signed course completion certificate that meets the didactic and practical experience requirements stated in the Board's publication “Bone Densitometry Instruction Manual” dated October 2023 which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule and is found on the OBMI website: https://www.oregon.gov/obmi/Documents/Bone-Densitometry-Instructor-manual-current.pdf; and

(e)(A) Provided an applicant has a valid course completion certificate as described in this rule, apply through OBMI, take, and pass with a score of at least 70 percent, the ARRT Bone Densitometry Equipment Operators Examination

(B) A person is allowed three attempts to pass the ARRT Bone Densitometry Equipment Operators Examination during the 12-month time frame. Upon failure of the three attempts, all course work must be repeated, and a new course completion certificate is required; and

(f) Provided an applicant has passed the ARRT Bone Densitometry Equipment Operators Examination, apply for a Permanent Bone Densitometry Limited Permit.

(g) In the event that a person is unable to complete all requirements to obtain a Bone Densitometry Limited Permit in the 12 months’ time frame, a person must repeat all course work and obtain a new course completion certificate.

(h) Every person who performs bone densitometry procedures must have an active bone densitometry limited permit from OBMI, except for a person who has a radiography license from OBMI or who is exempted from OBMI’s licensure requirements.

(i) Permit holders must provide current verification of supervision upon renewal. Supervision must be provided by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant. Supervision is required (Supervision means the act of monitoring and reviewing the performance of medical imaging licensees or limited X-ray machine operators through regular inspections of work produced, regardless of whether the supervising individual is continuously physically present during the performance or use of medical imaging equipment or X-ray equipment.).

(7) The Board, at its discretion and upon a showing of good cause, upon written request, may extend specific deadlines established in this rule to a later specified date, based upon a demonstration of compelling circumstances by the individual making the request for an extension. The Board may grant an extension that is based upon factors including but not limited to pregnancy, military service, or disability. This provision only applies to time limitations established by the Board and cannot be applicable to time limitations governed by entities other than the board or that are otherwise governed by statute. The extension may be provided through authorization for an additional temporary permit for a period of time specified by the Board.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515
  • BMI 2-2025, amend filed 07/28/2025, effective 07/29/2025
  • BMI 2-2024, amend filed 07/30/2024, effective 07/31/2024
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2020, amend filed 01/27/2020, effective 01/27/2020
  • BMI 3-2019, amend filed 10/18/2019, effective 10/21/2019
  • BMI 2-2018, amend filed 08/27/2018, effective 09/01/2018
  • BMI 1-2013, f. 4-8-13, cert. ef. 7-1-13
  • BMI 1-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-12
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
  • BRT 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-06
  • BRT 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02
  • BRT 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
  • RT 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92
  • RT 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-30-91
  • RT 4-1990, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-90
  • RT 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-90
  • RT 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-89
  • RT 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-88
  • RT 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-88
  • RT 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-88
  • RT 5-1987, f. & ef. 10-19-87
  • RT 3-1987, f. & ef. 4-16-87
  • RT 1-1987, f. & ef. 1-27-87
  • RT 2-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 7-1-86
  • RT 2-1985, f. & ef. 7-1-85
  • RT 3-1982, f. & ef. 9-30-82
  • RT 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-11-82
  • RT 2-1978, f. & ef. 7-7-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0031 Requirements for LXMO Permit Program Sponsors

(1) Instructors, program directors, or authorized school officials of Core Module or Radiographic Procedure Module classes must provide the Board with the names of all students who have successfully completed the didactic portions of the LXMO permit program. The list must indicate the specific didactic portion(s) of the LXMO permit program the student has successfully completed and the completion date.

(2) Retention of Student Records: instructors, program directors, or authorized school officials of Core Module or Radiographic Procedure Module classes and practical experience evaluators must retain student grades and attendance records for a period of two years.

(3) LXMO permit program sponsors must annually submit to the Board for review an outline of the LXMO permit program. The outline along with the names of all instructors teaching in the program must be submitted to the Board office no later than July 1 each year. The plan must include details on the respective school’s compliance with Paragraph (5). In addition to a written outline, and as a condition of Board approval, each LXMO permit program site shall be inspected every two years or as needed by a Board member or an authorized representative of the Board. The site visit shall include an inspection of the physical premises on which LXMO permit programs are conducted and interviews with students currently enrolled in the LXMO permit program. The Board may obtain a list of students and respective clinical experience sites from each school, and may make inquiries or site visits to clinical experience sites to assure that temporary permit holders are being properly trained and supervised. Each LXMO permit program must provide oversight of the clinical experience component for a specific number of exams for each anatomic area in which the student completed and passed coursework at an approved school. For any anatomic area in which the temporary permit holder is permitted to perform under supervision, the following minimum number of exams must be included. The minimum number of exams must include at least one of each of the “required” exams as specified in the Board’s most recently approved version of the Clinical Demonstration Checklist. Each exam must include the minimum diagnostic series, established in accordance with the July 2018 edition of the Board of Medical Imaging’s Practical Experience Evaluation Requirements:

(a) Chest:

(A) Required: 1 exam (2 views)

(B) Total of all views to be completed, including required and elective: 5

(b) Extremities:

(A) Required: 11 exams (25 views)

(B) Total of all views to be completed, including required and elective: 29

(c) Skull/Sinus:

(A) Required: 4 exams (11 views)

(B) Total of all views to be completed, including required and elective: 15

(d) Spine:

(A) Required: 3 exams (9 views)

(B) Total of all views to be completed, including required and elective: 16

(e) Podiatric:

(A) Required: 4 exams (9 views)

(B) Total of all views to be completed, including required and elective: 16

(5) The clinical experience component must have a designated clinical coordinator who will minimally fulfill the following functions:

(a) Complete a clinical experience agreement for each student, formalizing the responsibilities of the school, the student, and the clinical experience site;

(b) Provide orientation to students regarding clinical experience requirements and expectations;

(c) Placement of students in clinical experience sites, for students who are not already employed at their clinical experience site;

(d) Assure proper supervision of temporary permit holders during clinical procedures, in compliance with OBMI statutes and rules; and

(e) Assure proper evaluation of practical clinical experience requirements.

(6) A resource library shall be maintained at the program site and the resource materials shall be made available to students.

(7) Prior to the first class meeting, Board-approved LXMO permit programs must provide students with clear statements describing the course and program policies. These must include, but are not limited to information regarding the following:

(a) Student costs including tuition, books, lab fees, LXMO permit examination fees, LXMO permit application and renewal fees;

(b) Tuition refund policies;

(c) How the practical experience requirement will be fulfilled including a clear explanation of the responsibilities to be assumed by the program and the responsibilities that will be assumed by the student;

(d) Employment guarantees, if any;

(e) Course outlines and minimum hourly requirements for each section of the course;

(f) The LXMO permit examination process including applications, deadlines for filing for the examination, and examination fees;

(8) Failure by the LXMO permit program sponsor to submit the outline required under this section or to cooperate in the site visit procedure shall constitute grounds for the Board's refusal to approve the program.

(9) If the Board's inspection of a LXMO permit program site reveals that corrective action needs to be taken, the Board or its representative will so notify the program director. The program director shall respond in writing to the Board within 20 days of receiving the information. The response shall include a description of the corrective action that will be taken.

(10) Any LXMO Permit course of instruction, approved by the Board in order to satisfy the Board's requirement for didactic and clinical experience portions of the LXMO Permit course of instruction, shall be made generally available to the public for purposes of enrollment in and completion of the course, unless the Board, for good cause, decides otherwise.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 4-2018, amend filed 10/30/2018, effective 01/01/2019
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
  • BRT 6-1998, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-98
  • RT 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-90
  • RT 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-89
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0033 Fluoroscopy Permits for Physician Assistants

(1) Physician Assistant (PA), as defined in ORS 677.505 to 677.525, may apply for a Limited Permit to practice Fluoroscopy provided all of the following are completed in the order listed and time frames indicated in this section. A Physician Assistant must:

(a) Successfully complete and obtain certification of a passing score on the post-test of the didactic component of the Board-approved version of the Fluoroscopy Educational Framework (Fluoroscopy Framework) dated December 2009 for the Physician Assistant; a program that was developed through collaboration of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT); and

(b) Complete and submit to the OBMI a Board-approved device orientation checklist for each manufacturer and model intended to be used in the course of practicing fluoroscopy; and

(c) Document and submit to the OBMI all required clinical experience as outlined in the Fluoroscopy Framework and by adhering to all of the following;

(A) A Temporary Permit is not required to complete Clinical requirements; however, the PA must have the supervisor-evaluator in the room to personally supervise and evaluate all clinical training.

(B) Supervision while obtaining clinical experience must be personally provided, in the room, during all clinical procedures by physicianassistant’s supervising physician, a licensed radiologist, licensed radiographer or medical physicist.

(d) Copy of current physician assistant license in good standing from the Oregon Medical Board; the license must indicate active, locum tenens, or military/public health active registration.

(e) Apply for, take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Fluoroscopy Examination.

(A) Applicants desiring to sit for the Fluoroscopy Exam are designated as “applicants” and must properly submit to the Board applications for examinations and fees in accordance with this rule. Applicants are the only persons authorized to submit ARRT examination applications to the Board and to sit for the ARRT Fluoroscopy exam. Applicant status expires upon whichever of the following occurs first:

(i) One year from the date of successful completion of the didactic component of the fluoroscopy framework, as reflected on the certificate indicating a passing score on the post-test, or

(ii) Immediately upon failure of the third attempt to pass the ARRT fluoroscopy examination within the one-year time-frame, or

(iii) Immediately upon passing the ARRT fluoroscopy examination.

(B) The examination application must be accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee of $20 plus the examination fee set by the ARRT for each examination application submitted.

(C) Upon submission of the complete application, which includes completed requirements as specified in this section, the OBMI will register the applicant for the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination with the ARRT.

(D) A passing score is 75%. The applicant may attempt to pass the examination up to three times. An applicant who fails to pass the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination after the third attempt is required to retake and complete all of the didactic and clinical components before applying to sit for the examination again. A new exam application and associated non-refundable fees must be submitted to the OBMI for each time an applicant wishes to sit for the exam.

(E) The examination will be administered at computer-based testing sites identified by the ARRT. The applicant is subject to the rules regarding test administration at the testing site.

(F) The application fee for the examination is non-refundable.

(2) To obtain a 2-year Permanent Initial Limited Permit in fluoroscopy, a PA must submit to the Board and adhere to all of the following:

(a) Possess a current unexpired physician assistant license in good standing from the Oregon medical board indicating active, locum tenens, or military/public health active registration; and

(b) Provide documentation of successful completion of the didactic and clinical components of the fluoroscopy educational framework developed jointly by the ASRT and the AAPA; and

(c) Pass the ARRT fluoroscopy examination; and

(d) Complete and submit a Permanent Initial Limited Permit in fluoroscopy application to the Board of Medical Imaging, in the form and manner specified by the Board; and

(e) Pay the non-refundable permit fee established by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(f) Submit to a criminal background check as specified by the Board of Medical Imaging.

(g) Applicants must provide current verification of General supervision. General supervision means that the supervisor is not required to be on-site, but must be available for direct communication, either in person, by telephone, or other electronic means.

(3) Permanent Limited Permit Fluoroscopy Renewal. Permit holders must renew a Limited Permit and pay all renewal application fees every 2 years in accordance with established Oregon Board of Medical Imaging Birth month renewal OAR 337-020-0015 and including all of the following:

(a) Possess a current unexpired physician assistant license in good standing from the Oregon Medical Board indicating active, locum tenens, or military/public health active registration; and

(b) Complete and submit a permit application to the Board of Medical Imaging, in the form and manner specified by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(c) Pay the nonrefundable permit fee established by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(d) Complete required Continuing Education(CE) as follows: 4 hours of CE per year or 8 hours for a 2-year renewal. Two of the yearly required 4 hours must be related to radiation use and safety, and two hours must be related to the clinical use of fluoroscopy; and

(e) Permit holders must provide current verification of General supervision. General supervision means that the supervisor is not required to be on-site, but must be available for direct communication, either in person, by telephone, or other electronic means.

(f) For a fluoroscopy permit applicant whose permit has been expired for 24 continuous months, the applicant must follow all the steps as outlined in section (3) of this rule and provide documentation of having passed the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination within the previous 12 months.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: 2015 HB 2880 & ORS 688.510
  • BMI 3-2025, amend filed 10/22/2025, effective 10/22/2025
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 3-2022, amend filed 01/25/2022, effective 01/25/2022
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0037 Fluoroscopy Supervision Permits for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

(1) An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse(APRN), as defined in ORS 678.025, may apply for a Limited Permit to Supervise Fluoroscopy provided all of the following are completed in the order listed and time frames indicated in this section. An APRN must:

(a) Successfully complete and obtain certification of a passing score on the post-test of the didactic component of the board-approved version of the Fluoroscopy Educational Framework (Fluoroscopy Framework) dated December 2009 for the Physician Assistant; a program that was developed through collaboration of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. The Board shall waive some or all didactic requirements based upon submission by the applicant of documentation confirming that the applicant has completed the equivalent of the didactic requirements outlined in the Fluoroscopy Framework; and

(b) Complete and submit to the OBMI a Board-approved APRN device orientation checklist for each manufacturer and model intended to be used in the course of fluoroscopy supervision; and

(c) Document and submit to the OBMI all required clinical experience as outlined in the Fluoroscopy Framework and by adhering to all of the following;

(A) A Temporary Permit is not required to complete Clinical requirements; however, the advanced practice registered nurse must have the supervisor-evaluator in the room to personally supervise and evaluate all clinical training.

(B) Personal Supervision and evaluation must be provided by either a physician licensed under ORS Chapter 677 or an advanced practice registered nurse with an active license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing and who holds an active fluoroscopy permit issued in accordance with this rule.

(C) The Board shall waive some or all of the clinical experience requirements specified in this section based upon submission by the applicant documentation confirming that the applicant has already completed the equivalent of the clinical experience requirements; and

(d) Submit verification of active advanced practice licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(e) Apply for, take and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Fluoroscopy Examination.

(A) Applicants desiring to sit for the Fluoroscopy Exam are designated as “applicants” and must be Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who properly submit to the Board applications for examinations and fees in accordance with this rule. Applicants are the only persons authorized to submit ARRT examination applications to the Board and to sit for the ARRT Fluoroscopy exam. Applicant status expires upon whichever of the following occurs first:

(i) One year from the date of successful completion of the didactic component of the fluoroscopy framework or Board approved waiver, as reflected on the certificate indicating a passing score on the post-test or on the date the Board approves the waiver, or

(ii) Immediately upon failure of the third attempt to pass the ARRT fluoroscopy examination within the one-year time-frame, or

(iii) Immediately upon passing the ARRT fluoroscopy examination.

(B) The examination application must be accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee of $20 plus the examination fee set by the ARRT for each examination application submitted.

(C) Upon submission of the complete application, which includes completed requirements as specified in this section or a Board waiver in accordance with this rule, the OBMI will register the applicant for the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination with the ARRT.

(D) A passing score is 75%. The applicant may attempt to pass the examination up to three times. An applicant who fails to pass the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination after the third attempt is required to retake and complete all of the didactic and clinical components before applying to sit for the examination again. A new exam application and associated non-refundable fees must be submitted to the OBMI for each time an applicant wishes to sit for the exam.

(E) The examination will be administered at computer-based testing sites identified by the ARRT. The applicant is subject to the rules regarding test administration at the testing site.

(F) The application fee for the examination is non-refundable.

(G) The Limited Permit to Supervise Fluoroscopy is not an authorization to operate fluoroscopy equipment.

(2) To obtain a 2-year Permanent Initial Limited Permit to supervise fluoroscopy, an APRN must submit to the Board and adhere to all of the following:

(a) Possess a current unexpired license in advanced practice registered nursing from the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(b) Comply with the Board’s requirements to sit for the ARRT fluoroscopy examination and have passed the ARRT fluoroscopy examination; and

(c) Complete and submit a Permanent Initial Limited Permit to supervise fluoroscopy application to the Board of Medical Imaging, in the form and manner specified by the Board; and

(d) Pay the non-refundable permit fee established by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(e) Submit to a criminal background check as specified by the Board of Medical Imaging.

(3) Permanent Limited Permit to Supervise Fluoroscopy Renewal. Permit holders must renew a Limited Permit and pay all renewal application fees every 2 years in accordance with established Oregon Board of Medical Imaging Birth month renewal OAR 337-020-0015 and including all of the following:

(a) Possess a current unexpired license in advanced practice registered nursing from the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(b) Complete and submit a permit application to the Board of Medical Imaging, in the form and manner specified by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(c) Pay the nonrefundable permit fee established by the Board of Medical Imaging; and

(d) Complete required Continuing Education(CE) as follows: 4 hours of CE per year or 8 hours for a 2-year renewal. Two of the yearly required 4 hours must be related to radiation use and safety, and two hours must be related to the clinical use of fluoroscopy; and

(e) Submit to a criminal background check as specified by the Board of Medical Imaging.

(4) For a Permanent Limited Permit to Supervise Fluoroscopy applicant whose permit has been expired for 24 continuous months, the applicant must follow all the steps as outlined in section (3) of this rule and provide documentation of having passed the ARRT Fluoroscopy Examination within the previous 12 months.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 128 (2019), ORS 688.620 & ORS 688.505
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 2-2019, adopt filed 10/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0045 Temporary Licensee

(1) Temporary License

(a) A temporary license is intended to allow students or graduates of an approved school to gain additional paid medical imaging experience in the applicable imaging modality before completing required credentialing examinations.

(b) Applicants may apply for a temporary license under the following conditions:

(A) Graduates that have successfully completed an approved school’s didactic and clinical programs within 2 years of application;

(B) Students with an endorsement to OBMI from the medical imaging program director at a student’s school, indicating that the student is in good standing and is in the process of meeting educational requirements for graduation on a specified date, and that the student is competent to work under direct supervision. In this case, a temporary license may be issued which will be valid for up to six months prior to the specified course completion date.

(c) A temporary license is valid for 6 months and may be renewed for a single six-month period.

(d) A temporary license is invalid 30 days after a person is awarded a valid credential in a medical imaging modality by a recognized credentialing organization.

(e) If a temporary licensee is also licensed by the Board in another medical imaging modality, the restrictions of this rule shall only apply when the individual is functioning as a temporary licensee.

(2) Temporary Licensee Supervision. A temporary licensee may only operate the applicable medical imaging modality under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, or an individual licensed by the Board and credentialed by a credentialing organization in the medical imaging modality identified on the temporary license. For purposes of this rule, direct supervision means that the supervisor is physically present in the building and available to assist the temporary licensee as needed.

(3) The Board, at its discretion and upon a showing of good cause, upon written request submitted to the Board, may extend specific deadlines established in this rule to a later specified date, based upon a demonstration of compelling circumstances by the individual making the request for an extension.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.520(7)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 2-2022, amend filed 01/25/2022, effective 01/25/2022
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 4-2019, amend filed 10/18/2019, effective 10/21/2019
  • BMI 1-2019, amend filed 01/31/2019, effective 02/01/2019
  • BMI 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-14
  • BMI 3-2013, f. 10-30-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
  • BMI 2-2012, f. 4-26-12, cert. ef. 5-1-12
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • RT 2-1978, f. & ef. 7-7-78
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0046 Temporary Post-Primary License

(1) Temporary Post-Primary License

(a) The temporary post-primary license (TPPL) is intended for a licensee who desires to complete clinical requirements necessary to become credentialed in an additional and different modality. A licensee must hold an OBMI temporary post-primary license in the desired modality to practice imaging and complete the required clinical experience.

(A) Supervision must be provided by a technologist fully licensed to practice in the same modality as the modality listed on the temporary post-primary license.

(B) All practice completed under the TPPL must be specific to the modality on the TPPL and must be applicable to the temporary post-primary licensee’s clinical requirements for the licensure modality desiring to be added.

(C) Levels of supervision for temporary post-primary license: For purposes of this rule, temporary post-primary licensees must receive personal supervision for at least the first three months of the initial temporary post-primary license, with direct supervision for the remaining period of any temporary post-primary licensure. For purposes of this rule, personal supervision means that the supervisor is physically present with the temporary licensee and patient. Direct supervision means that the supervisor is physically present in the building and available to assist the temporary licensee as needed.

(b) A temporary post-primary license is valid for six months and may be renewed for a single six-month period. In addition, the temporary post-primary license issued under this rule may be permitted, upon Board approval, to have extended license renewals for up to two additional six-month periods based upon a showing of good cause for each six-month extension renewal, demonstrating that the credentialing registry’s clinical requirements cannot be completed within the prescribed timeframe due to limitations of the clinical practice site. The applicant's written plan regarding how the applicant expects to meet the prerequisites to sit for the registry exam, including information to confirm how many prerequisites have already been completed and will be eligible for inclusion as registry prerequisites.

(c) Application process: The following conditions must be met to obtain a temporary post-primary license:

(A) The applicant must provide documentation that the applicant has completed a minimum of 16 hours of category “A” content-related education. The applicant must provide documentation of a minimum of eight (8) hours of Category “A” didactic education in the modality related to the desired temporary post-primary license and eight (8) hours of Category “A” didactic training in cross-sectional anatomy. These hours must have been earned within the 24-month period directly preceding submission of the application.

(B) The Board may require confirmation of clinical supervision and clinical practice site, and may limit the temporary post-primary licensee to one or more specific practice sites;

(C) The Board may require confirmation that the applicant is eligible for credentialing in the new modality, if the relevant clinical experience requirements are met, and may deny an application based upon a lack of evidence of eligibility.

(2) The Board, at its discretion and upon a showing of good cause, upon written request submitted to the Board, may extend specific deadlines established in this rule to a later specified date, based upon a demonstration of compelling circumstances by the individual making the request for an extension.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.520
  • BMI 1-2024, adopt filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0051 Expedited Licensure Process During an Emergency

(1) When an emergency has been declared, a person who does not hold a license issued by the Board but does hold a Board recognized national medical imaging credential that is current and in good standing, may apply for a Permanent Initial License from the OBMI. Under a declared emergency, the Board chair and Executive Director may modify established initial licensing processes to assist with the healthcare response to the emergency circumstances.

(2) An Emergency may be declared by the Governor or Board chair.

(3) With the exception of any modified licensure process established pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule, this license is subject to all other statutes and rules regarding applications and licensure, including fees.

(4) Regarding any modification of the initial licensing processes related to fingerprint background checks, an initial license may be issued prior to review of the fingerprint background check results only if:

(a) The applicant has submitted fingerprints as part of the initial application process for a full background check;

(b) The applicant has never been convicted of any crime; and

(c) Board staff runs a LEDS check before issuing the license.

(5) If an initial license is issued pursuant to subsection (4) of this rule and after review of the fingerprint background check results it is determined that the applicant has been convicted of any crime or provided inaccurate attestations or declarations to questions on the initial licensure application, licensee may be disciplined, up to revocation of licensure and including issuance of civil penalties.

(6) Failure to comply with any modified licensure procedure established pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule will result in an application being processed based on established licensure processes.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555, ORS 688.455 & ORS 688.557
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455, ORS 688.557 & ORS 688.520(8)
  • BMI 6-2022, amend filed 10/24/2022, effective 10/25/2022
  • BMI 1-2022, adopt filed 01/25/2022, effective 01/25/2022
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0052 Initial Applicants with a Reinstated Credential from Revoked Status or a Reinstated License from Revoked Status from Another State

(1) When an initial applicant has had a credential reinstated from revoked status or a license from another state reinstated from revoked status, the Board will require that the applicant provide as part of their application the following:

(a) A copy all documents relating to the revocation and reinstatement of the applicants’ credential or license;

(b) A written statement describing the events that occurred that lead to the revocation of the credential or license;

(c) Proof that all requirements imposed on the applicant by the credentialing or licensing authority have been completed.

(2) An application that does not include the required documentation in subsection (1) will be considered incomplete. An incomplete application is deemed to be voluntarily withdraw six months from the date of receipt of the application in the Board office.

(3) The Board will review completed applications and will make a determination of if the Board will issue a new license under these circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

(4) The Board will not issue a new license to an applicant with a reinstated credential or reinstated license from another state that is on probation or under any requirements with the applicants credentialing or licensing authority related to the reinstated credential or license.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 6-2022, adopt filed 10/24/2022, effective 10/25/2022
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0070 Military Spouse Temporary Authorization (MSTA) to Practice a Medical Imaging Modality or as a LXMO

(1) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon.

(2) The Board will issue a military spouse temporary authorization (MSTA) to practice a specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO upon submission and acceptance of all of the following:

(a) A completed MSTA application form.

(b) Payment of the following fee:

(A) For a medical imaging modality MSTA, the fee in OAR 337-021-0030.

(B) For a LXMO MSTA, the fee in OAR 337-021-0040.

(c) Evidence of marriage to a member of an Armed Forces of the United States.

(d) Evidence that the applicant’s spouse is currently assigned to an Oregon duty station.

(e) Evidence of the following:

(A) The applicant holds a current authorization by another state or territory to practice a specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO;

(B) The applicant is in good standing with the out of state licensing board that issued the authorization to practice the specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO; and

(C) The state licensing board that issued the applicant’s authorization has substantially similar requirements to qualify for licensure in that specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO as is required in Oregon to practice the specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO.

(3) An MSTA issued under this section is valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years after the date of issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the MSTA holder completes the spouse’s term of service in Oregon; or

(c) The date the MSTA holder’s authorization issued by the other state or territory expires.

(4) An MSTA issued under this section only allows practice in the medical imaging modality specified on the MSTA, or for a LXMO MSTA, only as a LXMO.

(5) The MSTA is not renewable.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 688 (2019)
  • BMI 5-2019, adopt filed 12/06/2019, effective 12/09/2019
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0076 License Portability for Servicemembers and Spouses to Practice a Medical Imaging Modality or as a LXMO

(1) Pursuant to The Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (HB 7939).

(2) The Board will issue a service member or spouse a Military Temporary Authorization (MTA) to practice a specific medical imaging modality or as a LXMO upon submission of an active license from a licensing authority in another United States jurisdiction that is similar in scope of practice to the license in Oregon and verification of all of the following:

(a) A copy of the military orders that required the applicant to relocate residency as a result of those orders; and

(b) Evidence of good standing with the licensing authority that issued the active license; and every other licensing authority that has issued to the servicemember or the spouse of a servicemember a license valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied in the jurisdiction of such licensing authority; and

(c) Evidence that the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember has actively used the license during the two years immediately preceding the relocation described in subsection (a); and

(d) For a spouse: verification of marriage or a registered domestic partnership with the service member subject to the military orders provided under (2)(a).

(3) An MTA issued under this section is valid so long as the service member is subject to the military orders described in (2)(a) and the holder of the MTA is in good standing with the state that issued the license that is the basis of the MTA.

(4) The holder of an MTA is subject to the Board’s standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements as described in OAR 337-010-0026(4) and 337-010-0085.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 1-2025, adopt filed 01/29/2025, effective 01/30/2025
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0080 Processing of Applications

Applications for licensure under the auspices of the Board will be processed in the order received by the Board. Paper documents will be date-stamped. Electronic documents will be dated and timed, to the extent possible by existing technology.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445(1)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 6-1998, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-98
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0085 Cultural Competency Continuing Education Requirement

Cultural Competency Continuing Education: All medical imaging licensees and permit holders upon each renewal, must complete a minimum of one hour of continuing education that meets the criteria for cultural competency education. This requirement must be completed and verification submitted to OBMI with all renewal applications. The cultural competency continuing education requirement is part of any other continuing education requirements imposed by the Board.

(1) The Board shall accept courses approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) under ORS 413.450.

(2) The Board may accept other courses to the extent that the course addresses attitudes and skills that enhance a licensee's or permit holder’s ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals across various cultures, groups and communities.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 1-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/29/2021
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0090 337-010-0090 Criminal Conviction Determination Process

(1) Prior to beginning required education or training, a person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving a license issued by the Board.

(2) To be complete, a petition must include the following:

(a) a complete and signed determination request form;

(b) the following records related to the final judgment of each criminal conviction:

(i) a certified copy of the judgment of criminal conviction;

(ii) any charging document(s);

(iii) the arrest report(s);

(iv) probation and parole records, if they exist;

(c) a written statement from the petitioner regarding the facts underlying the criminal conviction, and any intervening circumstances.

(d) a written statement or other document listing all criminal convictions, including dates of conviction and a summary of the facts, if the petitioner has more than one.

(3) A separate completed petition and fee must be filed for each criminal conviction for which the petitioner is requesting a determination.

(4) If any of the records in (3)(c) no longer exist, have been sealed or are otherwise unavailable to the petitioner, petitioner must provide evidence from the agency that held the record that the record no longer exists.

(5) If any of the documents required under subsections (2) and (4) are not provided, petitioner will have 60 days to provide the required documents or information. Upon failure to comply, the petition will be deemed incomplete and will be closed.

(6) The petition and the Board’s determination are subject to Oregon’s public records laws, and unless an exemption applies, the information in the petition and determination are subject to public disclosure.

(7) The Board will reconsider a determination that a criminal conviction prevents the person from obtaining a license when the person submits a completed application for a license.

(8) Upon reconsideration, the Board may rescind a previous determination that a criminal conviction does not prevent the person from obtaining a license if the applicant:

(a) Has allegations or charges pending in criminal court;

(b) Has failed to disclose a previous criminal conviction;

(c) Has been convicted of another crime during the period between the determination and the person’s submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license; or

(d) Has been convicted of a crime that, during the period between the determination and the person’s submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license, became subject to a change in state or federal law that prohibits licensure for an occupational or professional license because of a conviction of that crime.

(9) Failure to disclose a previous criminal conviction includes any misrepresentation or a prior criminal conviction, any concealment or failure to disclose a material fact about a prior criminal conviction, or any other misinformation regarding a prior criminal conviction.

(10) Nothing in this rule prohibits the Board from denying licensure when the person submits a completed application for a reason other than conviction of a crime.

(11) A determination under this rule is not considered a final determination of the Board.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 & ORS 183.310
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 670.280
  • BMI 2-2025, adopt filed 07/28/2025, effective 07/29/2025
Or. Admin. R. 337-010-0100 Training for non-ionizing radiation modalities

(1) The Board approves and recognizes training programs for non-ionizing radiation modalities to students,

trainees or health care practitioners when the following requirements are met:

(a) The learning purpose is to practice or improve skills in the modality or to further quality improvement

measures

(b) The training program is regulated by a valid Clinical Affiliation Agreement with an approved medical imaging

school or institution.

(c) In the absence of a Clinical Affiliation Agreement, training must be documented and approved by a licensed

Radiologist board certified by American Board of Radiology

(2) Training program records and documents must be made available to the Board.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 1-2026, adopt filed 04/21/2026, effective 04/21/2026

Division 20 BIRTHDAY MONTH RENEWAL

Or. Admin. R. 337-020-0015 Timely Renewal of Medical Imaging Permanent Licenses and Permits

(1) An applicant for renewal of a license or permit must complete the online renewal form, pay the applicable non-refundable fees and submit any additional information requested by the Board.

(2) A license or permit expires at midnight biennially on the first day of the birth month of the licensee or permit holder.

(3) An OBMI license or permit renewal application must be electronically received at the OBMI office on or before the first day of the renewal month to be considered a timely submission.

(4) No person is allowed to practice medical imaging after a license or permit expires.

(5) No applicant for initial or renewal licensure may practice medical imaging until the applicant has received an online approval of licensure, either a license or a permit, from the Board, or until the applicant can verify a valid license or permit electronically on the OBMI website.

(6) No person who has allowed a license or permit to expire may practice medical imaging until such person has renewed or reinstated a license or permit and has received an online approval of licensure from the Board, or until the applicant can verify a valid license or permit electronically on the OBMI website.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445(5) & 688.515(4)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2003, f. 8-14-03, cert. ef. 8-15-03
Or. Admin. R. 337-020-0040 Requirements for Prorating Fees

License and permit renewal fees will be prorated only if the applicant can demonstrate to the Board that the applicant did not practice medical imaging in Oregon during the time the license or permit was expired.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688 & ORS 688.555(1)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • RT 2-1989, f. & cert. ef. 11-2-89

Division 21 FEES

Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0005 Fee for a Temporary License

The Board shall issue a six (6) month Temporary License to a qualified applicant upon receipt of a $54 fee.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.520(7)
  • BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2002, f. 1-10-02, cert. ef. 1-14-02
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0010 Fee for a Temporary LXMO Permit

The Board shall issue a six (6) month Temporary LXMO Permit to a qualified applicant upon receipt of a $54 fee.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515(6), ORS 688.445(1) & ORS 688.520(7)
  • BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2002, f. 1-10-02, cert. ef. 1-14-02
  • BRT 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
  • BRT 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-98 thru 10-15-98
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0020 Fee for a Delinquent Renewal

An additional $25 delinquent fee must accompany license or permit renewals not postmarked or electronically received at the OBMI office on or before the first day of the renewal month.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445(4) & 688.515(4)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2002, f. 1-10-02, cert. ef. 1-14-02
  • BRT 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
  • BRT 2-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-20-98 thru 10-15-98
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0030 Fee for a Permanent Medical Imaging License

The fee for an initial or renewal Medical Imaging License is $9 per month.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.445(5), ORS 688.445(1) & ORS 688.455(1)
  • BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 1-2002, f. 1-10-02, cert. ef. 1-14-02
  • BRT 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0040 Fee for a LXMO Permit — Permanent

The fee for an initial or renewal LXMO permit is $9 per month.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.515 & ORS 688.515(3)
  • BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02
  • BRT 1-2002, f. 1-10-02, cert. ef. 1-14-02
  • BRT 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0049 Fee for a Fluoroscopy Limited Permit

The fee for a fluoroscopy initial or renewal limited permit is $9 per month.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.510 & 2015 HB 2880
  • BMI 5-2020, amend filed 05/21/2020, effective 01/01/2021
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0055 FBI Fingerprint Background Check

The fingerprinting fee is determined by the current Oregon State Police fingerprinting fees.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.557 & 688.560(5)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2014, f. 6-3-14, cert. ef. 7-1-14
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0070 Application Fees Non-Refundable

All fees associated with obtaining and maintaining a license or permit are nonrefundable.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.455 & 688.515(3)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
  • BRT 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0073 Renewal Surcharge for Workforce Data Questionnaire

With each renewal, the Board may assess the surcharge established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410, for the workforce data questionnaire. License and permit renewal applicants must complete the workforce data questionnaire prior to submitting all permanent renewal applications.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.425 & 676.410(7)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-16
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0075 Fees for Public Records

(1) When determining fees associated with the processing of requests for public records, the Board office will follow the statewide standardized fee-structure policy number 107-001-030 maintained by the Department of Administrative Services and adopted on Feb. 15, 2017.

(2) Notwithstanding section (1), the Board adopts the following for determining fees generated by providing paper or electronic copies to requestors:

(a) The 2017-2019 Oregon state printing and distribution price list.

(b) The March 31, 2020, Oregon statewide price agreement with Office Depot.

(c) Actual cost for delivery of records such as postage and courier fees.

(3) All requests for copies of public records pertaining to the Board, or any program it administers, shall be submitted in writing, electronic mail, or by completion of an electronic form provided by the Board office. Requests are subject to disclosure according to the Public Records Law, ORS 192.410 to 192.505, and rules adopted thereunder.

(4) All estimated fees and charges must be paid before public records will be made available for inspection or copies provided.

(5) Charges to the general public shall be payable in cashier's check or money order. Payment by personal check for copies of official documents is not accepted.

(6) “Page” refers to the number of copies produced. Staff will not reduce the copy size or otherwise manipulate records in order to fit additional records on a page, unless staff concludes that it would be the most effective use of their time. Consistent with ORS 192.240, all copies will be double-sided. A double-sided copy will be charged as two single pages.

(7) Charges for regular Board publications and media requests, such as computer disks, video cassettes, audio tapes or other types of public record formats, shall be available upon request.

(8) When mailing records or responding to special requests, the Board shall charge for staff time required to prepare the records for mailing, in addition to actual postage.

(9) The Board shall charge for staff time required to fill public record requests that require electronic reproduction. Charges include time spent locating, downloading, formatting, copying and transferring records to media. Charges for reproduction media are available upon request.

(10) Due to the threat of computer viruses, the Board office will not permit individuals to provide diskettes or other technology for electronic reproduction of computer records.

(11) Persons may obtain a printed copy of rules or related documents upon written request and payment of fees as specified in OAR 331-010-0030.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.560(4)
  • BMI 7-2020, adopt filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
Or. Admin. R. 337-021-0080 Refunds

When the Board determines that a licensee or permit holder has overpaid fees legally due in the amount of $25 or less, the Board will refund the overpaid amount upon receipt of a written request from the person or the legal representative of that person who paid the fee.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 293.445(4)
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-18-02

Division 30 COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE

Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0001 Unlicensed Practice

A person cannot practice a medical imaging modality on a patient in Oregon unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 1-2024, adopt filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0002 Unprofessional Conduct

Unprofessional Conduct includes but is not limited to the following:

(1) Engaging in the practice of medical imaging while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, or any other drugs which impair consciousness, judgment, or behavior to the extent that normal physical or mental faculties are impaired; or

(2) Making or filing false reports or records impeding or obstructing the proper making and filing of reports or records, or failing to file the proper report or record in the practice of medical imaging technology or during the licensure process; or

(3) Accessing, disclosing, misusing, or altering information in violation of state or federal law; or

(4) Discrimination in the practice of medical imaging against any person on account of sex, race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or national origin; or

(5) Repeatedly failing to abide by city, state, and federal regulations or laws pertaining to the practice of medical imaging; or

(6) Engaging in sexual harassment in the practice of medical imaging; or

(7) Engaging in misconduct in the practice of medical imaging; or

(8) (a) Failing to provide competent care to a patient. Competent care requires the technical knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the care.

(b) Performing a medical imaging modality on more than one patient at a time is not competent care; or

(9) Violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.620 & 688.915 or any rule of the Board; or

(10) Failure to timely pay any civil penalty imposed by the Board; or

(11) Failure, assisting or permitting others to fail to protect client confidentiality or manage patient records in accordance with state or federal privacy laws; or

(12) Failure to report pursuant to ORS 676.150(2), a known or probable violation of Oregon Statutes or Rules.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525(1)(b)
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 6-2022, amend filed 10/24/2022, effective 10/25/2022
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0004 Compliance with Governor’s Executive Orders

(1) During a Governor declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule.

(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Operating a business required by an Executive Order to be closed;

(b) Providing services at a business required by an Executive Order to be closed;

(c) Failing to comply with the requirements of Oregon Health Authority (Authority) guidance implementing an Executive Order, including but not limited to:

(A) Failing to screen clients in accordance with OHA guidance prior to providing services;

(B) Failing to limit the number of individuals inside the premises or implement other protocols necessary to maintain physical distancing of six (6) feet;

(C) Failing to implement OHA guidance on mask and face covering for businesses; and

(D) Failing to clean and disinfect in accordance with OHA guidance.

(d) Failing to comply with any requirements of Board guidance implementing an Executive Order.

(3)No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the Executive Order alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.

(4) Penalties for violating this rule include civil penalties. Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS Ch. 183.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.555
  • BMI 1-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/29/2021
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0005 Inspections

In addition to those requirements set out in ORS 688.595, licenses and permits shall be on file in the department in which the licensee or permit holder works and shall be made available for inspection by the Radiation Protection Services (RPS), Department of Human Services, State of Oregon.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415 - 688.605, 688.915
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0010 Imposition of Civil Penalties

(1) When a civil penalty is imposed it does not preclude the imposition of any other disciplinary sanction against the licensee or permit holder.

(2) The civil penalty shall be payable to the Board by electronic payment methods, check, cashier’s check, or money order.

(3) Civil penalties shall be imposed per violation according to the following schedule in the absence of aggravating or mitigating circumstances:

(a) Practicing medical imaging without a current and valid Oregon license or permit — $500 per month;

(b) Unprofessional conduct by a licensee or permit holder — $1,000;

(c) Violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.620 & 688.915 or any rule of the Board of Medical Imaging unless otherwise provided in this schedule, $1,000;

(d) Gross negligence in the practice of medical imaging, $1,000;

(e) Employing an individual to practice medical imaging when the individual does not have a current, valid Oregon license or permit: $500 per day;

(f) Making a false statement to the Board, $500;

(g) Practicing medical imaging outside the scope for which the license or permit is issued, $500;

(h) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or permit or a renewal of a license or permit by false representation, $500;

(i) Purporting to be a licensee or permit holder when the person does not hold a valid license or permit, $1,000;

(j) Practicing medical imaging under a false or assumed name, $500;

(k) Conviction of a crime where such crime bears a demonstrable relationship to the practice of medical imaging, $1,000;

(l) Has undertaken to act as a medical imaging licensee or as a LXMO without the required supervision under ORS chapter 688, $1,000.

(4) The Board must report to the appropriate credentialing organizations all Board disciplinary actions.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555(1)
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415; ORS 688.915
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 6-2022, amend filed 10/24/2022, effective 10/25/2022
  • BMI 8-2020, amend filed 10/29/2020, effective 10/30/2020
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2018, amend filed 10/30/2018, effective 11/01/2018
  • BMI 1-2018, amend filed 05/03/2018, effective 05/04/2018
  • BMI 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-17
  • BMI 3-2015, f. 11-4-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0015 Aggravation and Mitigation

Aggravating and mitigating circumstances may be considered in the decision of any sanction that may be imposed:

(1) Aggravation or aggravating circumstances are any considerations or factors that may justify an increase in the degree of discipline to be imposed. Mitigation or mitigating circumstances are any considerations or factors that may justify a reduction in the degree of discipline to be imposed.

(2) Factors which may be considered as aggravating factors include:

(a) Prior Board disciplinary action;

(b) A pattern of misconduct;

(c) Multiple offenses;

(d) Bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary proceeding by intentionally failing to comply with rules or orders of the Board;

(e) Submission of false evidence, false statement, or other deceptive conduct during the disciplinary or investigative process;

(3) Factors which may be considered mitigating factors include:

(a) Absence of a prior Board action;

(b) Timely good faith effort to rectify consequences of misconduct;

(c) Cooperation with the Board’s investigation;

(d) Physical or mental disability or impairment;

(e) Interim rehabilitation;

(f) Imposition of other penalties or sanctions;

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415(1) & ORS 688.525
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BMI 3-2018, amend filed 10/30/2018, effective 11/01/2018
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0025 Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer

(1) A hearing request, and answer must be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party’s attorney and an answer must include the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice;

(b) A short and plain statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have.

(2) Factual matters alleged in the notice and not denied in the answer shall be presumed admitted;

(3) Failure to raise a particular defense in the answer will be considered a waiver of such defense;

(4) Evidence shall not be taken on any issue not raised in the notice and answer.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.415 - 688.605, 688.915
  • BMI 1-2024, amend filed 02/02/2024, effective 02/02/2024
  • BMI 7-2020, amend filed 07/28/2020, effective 07/28/2020
  • BRT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-10
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0031 Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Requirements

(1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA COVID-19-related rule or any provision of this rule.

(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring masks, face coverings or face shields, including OAR 333-019-1011(healthcare), if applicable.

(b) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring vaccinations, including OAR 333-019-1010 (healthcare).

(3)No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the rule alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.

(4) Penalties for violating this rule will be imposed pursuant to ORS 688.525 and 688.915. Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS Ch. 183.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525
  • BMI 5-2022, adopt filed 04/28/2022, effective 04/29/2022
Or. Admin. R. 337-030-0035 Health Care Interpreter Rules

(1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a licensee who is reimbursed with public funds shall work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry administered by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.558 when communicating with a patient who prefers to communicate in a language other than English, unless the licensee is proficient in the patient's preferred language.

(a) A licensee who is otherwise required to work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry may work with a health care interpreter who is not listed on the health care interpreter registry only if the provider:

(A) Is employed by an education provider that provides education services to children from birth through age 21 and the interpreter is provided by the education provider in accordance with the education provider’s requirements;

(B) Verifies, in writing, that the licensee has taken the appropriate steps needed to obtain a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry in accordance with the rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.558; or

(C) Has offered the patient the services of a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry and the patient declined the offer and chose a different interpreter.

(b) A licensee shall give personal protective equipment, consistent with established national standards, to health care interpreters providing services on-site at no cost to the health care interpreter and may not suggest to the health care interpreter that the health care interpreter should procure the health care interpreter's own personal protective equipment as a condition of working with the licensee.

(c) A licensee shall maintain records of each patient encounter in which the provider worked with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry. The records must include:

(A) The name of the licensee;

(B) The health care interpreter's registry number; and

(C) The language interpreted.

(2) For the purposes of this rule, education provider is defined as:

(a) A school district, as defined in ORS 332.002.

(b) The Oregon School for the Deaf.

(c) An educational program under the Youth Corrections Education Program.

(d) A public charter school, as defined in ORS 338.005.

(e) An education service district, as defined in ORS 334.003.

(f) Any state-operated program that provides educational services to students.

(g) A private school.

History

  • Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555
  • Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525
  • BMI 1-2023, adopt filed 01/31/2023, effective 01/31/2023

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