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The Board of Cosmetology rules permit the use of a registered interpreter to assist an exam candidate who does not have the ability to read or speak English fluently.
If you cannot find the documents or information you need regarding how to schedule an interpreter-assisted exam, please contact the Oregon Health Licensing Agency at 503-378-8667, or please Email our Licensing Staff with questions.
Request for Interpreter Assisted Exam
Interpreter Assisted Examination Guidelines
Board Approved Agency / Organization and Interpreters
817-030-0100
Interpreter Assisted Examinations
(1) An applicant may submit a written request to the agency for a special examination to accommodate their inability to speak or read English.
(2) Following the receipt of an application, an examination date will be scheduled.
(3) The applicant must secure and arrange for an individual to provide translation services and must pay any costs involved.
(4) The applicant must agree to specific provisions concerning the requirements, administration and conduct of the examination before taking the scheduled examination.
(5) Interpreters must meet the following requirements before providing examination interpreting services:
(a) Be registered by an agency or organization approved by the Board.
(b) Be on Board approved list before examination date;
(c) Shall not be personally affiliated with the test applicant; and
(d) Must present picture identification at the time of examination.
(6) Applicants or interpreters will be excluded from the examination if they do not present the proper identification and documentation at the time of scheduled examination.
(7) All interpreter-assisted examinations are conducted at the agency and are mechanically recorded using an audio recording device.
(8) The Board may approve and establish by policy additional examination time beyond published maximum allowances, per examination section listed in OAR 817-030-0040, to accommodate language translation services. Examinations are scheduled in the order in which applications are received in the office and according to available testing dates.
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