| | 7/22/2020 | | Yes | As of October 1, 2020, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be accepting final practical examinations (FPE) administered at Oregon Licensed Electrology Career Schools (OLECS). The HLO has considered several factors associated with changing the administration of the FPE while keeping the safety of Oregonians in the forefront. In doing so, the HLO determined the benefits of a FPE administered at an OLECS outweighs the risks of a state administered FPE. In addition, it also reduces costs and eliminates barriers for individuals wanting to obtain licensure in Oregon as an electrologist. | Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners | Yes |
As of October 1, 2020, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be accepting final practical examinations (FPE) administered at Oregon Licensed Electrology Career Schools (OLECS). The HLO has considered several factors associated with changing the administration of the FPE while keeping the safety of Oregonians in the forefront. In doing so, the HLO determined the benefits of a FPE administered at an OLECS outweighs the risks of a state administered FPE. In addition, it also reduces costs and eliminates barriers for individuals wanting to obtain licensure in Oregon as an electrologist. | As of October 1, 2020, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be accepting final practical examinations (FPE) administered at Oregon Licensed Electrology Career Schools (OLECS).
The HLO has considered several factors associated with changing the administration of the FPE while keeping the safety of Oregonians in the forefront. In doing so, the HLO determined the benefits of a FPE administered at an OLECS outweighs the risks of a state administered FPE. In addition, it also reduces costs and eliminates barriers for individuals wanting to obtain licensure in Oregon as an electrologist. In order for the HLO to accept an FPE from and OLECS, it must be sanctioned by the HLO. Each OLECS must submit their FPE to the HLO for evaluation and approval. Please submit your schools FPE to the HLO by August 31, 2020, in order to allow for appropriate time to review and evaluate your schools FPE by October 1, 2020. An OLECS can submit their FPE by email to
cerynthia.murphy@state.or.us, or by mail to: Health Licensing Office
ATTN: Cerynthia Murphy
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, Oregon 97301 If you have any questions, or need additional information, please
email Cerynthia Murphy, or call 503-373-1816. | | | | 6/24/2020 | | Yes | In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and protect employees and the public, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be changing the way it provides services at our location in Salem. The HLO is now open by appointment only during our normal business hours. Please call (503) 378-8667, to see if we can assist you over the phone. If it is determined you need to come into the office, one of our staff members will schedule you on a date and time that works for you. You can also seek assistance by emailing our office at:
hlo.info@dhsoha.state.or.us. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting the
HLO website and the
Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page. | All | Yes |
In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and protect employees and the public, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be changing the way it provides services at our location in Salem. The HLO is now open by appointment only during our normal business hours. Please call (503) 378-8667, to see if we can assist you over the phone. If it is determined you need to come into the office, one of our staff members will schedule you on a date and time that works for you. You can also seek assistance by emailing our office at:
hlo.info@dhsoha.state.or.us. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting the
HLO website and the
Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page. | In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and protect employees and the public, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be changing the way it provides services at our location in Salem.
The HLO is now open by appointment only during our normal business hours. Please call (503) 378-8667, to see if we can assist you over the phone. If it is determined you need to come into the office, one of our staff members will schedule you on a date and time that works for you. You can also seek assistance by emailing our office at: hlo.info@dhsoha.state.or.us. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting the HLO website and the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page.
HLO business hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Health Licensing Office Open By Appointment Only
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and protect employees and the public, the Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be changing the way it provides services at our location in Salem.
The HLO is now open by appointment only during our normal business hours. Please call (503) 378-8667, to see if we can assist you over the phone. If it is determined you need to come into the office, one of our staff members will schedule you on a date and time that works for you. You can also seek assistance by emailing our office at: hlo.info@state.or.us. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting the HLO website and the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page.
HLO business hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | | | 6/23/2020 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office has filed
a proposed Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) with the Secretary of
State's Office. The proposed rule language impacts the Office's license,
certification, and registration holders regarding continuing education
requirements as a condition for renewal during the COVID-19 state of
emergency. | All | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office has filed
a proposed Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) with the Secretary of
State's Office. The proposed rule language impacts the Office's license,
certification, and registration holders regarding continuing education
requirements as a condition for renewal during the COVID-19 state of
emergency. | The Health Licensing Office has filed a proposed Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) with the Secretary of State's Office. The proposed rule language impacts the Office's license, certification, and registration holders regarding continuing education requirements as a condition for renewal during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
331-030-0035
Continuing Education Hours Obtained During Disaster or State of Emergency
(1) In the event of a disaster or emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon due to the public health threat posed by the novel infectious coronavirus (COVID-19) and during the declared disaster or emergency, all authorization holders may obtain all required continuing education hours through online courses, remote access, webinars, or self-study. The subject matter of the continuing education hours must meet the requirements set forth in each individual profession’s continuing education rules.
(2) For professions with a cultural competency continuing education subject matter requirement pursuant to ORS 676.850, this rule does not apply to the methods by which an authorization holder may obtain the cultural competency continuing education hours.
You are invited to submit comments regarding the proposed rule from July 1st through 12 p.m. (noon) on July 28, 2020. You can submit your comments by way of email to Anne Thompson at anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us, or by way of postal mail sent to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
The proposed rule is scheduled to go into effect August 15, 2020.
For more information regarding the rule language or process, or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Continuing Education Self-Study Verification Form - Optional form for you to use to track your self-study hours.
For questions specific to continuing education, please email callie.r.zink@dhsoha.state.or.us | Proposed Rule Regarding Continuing Education During COVID-19 State of Emergency
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Health Licensing Office has filed a proposed Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) with the Secretary of State's Office. The proposed rule language impacts the Office's license, certification, and registration holders regarding continuing education requirements as a condition for renewal during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
331-030-0035
Continuing Education Hours Obtained During Disaster or State of Emergency
(1) In the event of a disaster or emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon due to the public health threat posed by the novel infectious coronavirus (COVID-19) and during the declared disaster or emergency, all authorization holders may obtain all required continuing education hours through online courses, remote access, webinars, or self-study. The subject matter of the continuing education hours must meet the requirements set forth in each individual profession’s continuing education rules.
(2) For professions with a cultural competency continuing education subject matter requirement pursuant to ORS 676.850, this rule does not apply to the methods by which an authorization holder may obtain the cultural competency continuing education hours.
You are invited to submit comments regarding the proposed rule from July 1st through 12 p.m. (noon) on July 28, 2020. You can submit your comments by way of email to Anne Thompson at anne.p.thompson@state.or.us, or by way of postal mail sent to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
The proposed rule is scheduled to go into effect August 15, 2020.
For more information regarding the rule language or process, or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
Continuing Education Self-Study Verification Form - Optional form for you to use to track your self-study hours.
For questions specific to continuing education, please email callie.r.zink@state.or.us | | | 6/22/2020 | | Yes | The personal services guidance and FAQs below only apply to those personal service providers operating in a county that has been approved for Phase One reopening. | Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The personal services guidance and FAQs below only apply to those personal service providers operating in a county that has been approved for Phase One reopening. | The personal services guidance and FAQs below only apply to those personal service providers operating in a county that has been approved for Phase One reopening.
| Personal Services Reopening Guidance FAQs
Monday, June 22, 2020
The personal services guidance and FAQs below only apply to those personal service providers operating in a county that has been approved for Phase One reopening.
| | | 5/22/2020 | | Yes | | All | Yes | | | Compliance with COVID-19 Executive Orders
Friday, May 22, 2020
| | | 5/15/2020 | | Yes | The Practice Clarification for Eyebrow Services
explains whether practitioners certified in esthetics and hair design
can perform eyebrow and lamination. It also provides the risks of using
henna on hair near the eyes and which practitioners can provide this
service. | Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Practice Clarification for Eyebrow Services
explains whether practitioners certified in esthetics and hair design
can perform eyebrow and lamination. It also provides the risks of using
henna on hair near the eyes and which practitioners can provide this
service. | The Practice Clarification for Eyebrow Services
explains whether practitioners certified in esthetics and hair design
can perform eyebrow and lamination. It also provides the risks of using
henna on hair near the eyes and which practitioners can provide this
service.
| Practice Clarification for Eyebrow Services
Friday, May 15, 2020
The Practice Clarification for Eyebrow Services
explains whether practitioners certified in esthetics and hair design
can perform eyebrow and lamination. It also provides the risks of using
henna on hair near the eyes and which practitioners can provide this
service.
| | | 5/7/2020 | | Yes | The Oregon Health Authority has finalized specific guidance for personal services during the phase one reopening for Oregon counties. This guidance is required for those licensed under the Health Licensing Office providing personal services. | All | Yes |
The Oregon Health Authority has finalized specific guidance for personal services during the phase one reopening for Oregon counties. This guidance is required for those licensed under the Health Licensing Office providing personal services. | The Oregon Health Authority has finalized specific guidance for personal services during the phase one reopening for Oregon counties. This guidance is required for those licensed under the Health Licensing Office providing personal services.
Please continue to closely and carefully monitor the situation by visiting the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page for the latest updates and guidance as the information is changing rapidly: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19
A video presentation from the Governor's Office further explains the phased reopening process. | Personal Services Guidance for Phase One Reopening in Oregon
Thursday, May 07, 2020
The Oregon Health Authority has finalized specific guidance for personal services during the phase one reopening for Oregon counties. This guidance is required for those licensed under the Health Licensing Office providing personal services.
Please continue to closely and carefully monitor the situation by visiting the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page for the latest updates and guidance as the information is changing rapidly: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19
A video presentation from the Governor's Office further explains the phased reopening process. | | | 4/13/2020 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office providing discounted delinquency fees for all HLO authorization holders during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The Governor's Executive Order No 20-03 directs state agencies to develop and implement procedures, including adopting temporary rules designed to prevent or alleviate the financial burden caused by the public health threat. | All | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office providing discounted delinquency fees for all HLO authorization holders during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The Governor's Executive Order No 20-03 directs state agencies to develop and implement procedures, including adopting temporary rules designed to prevent or alleviate the financial burden caused by the public health threat. | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office providing discounted delinquency fees for all HLO authorization holders during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The Governor's Executive Order No 20-03 directs state agencies to develop and implement procedures, including adopting temporary rules designed to prevent or alleviate the financial burden caused by the public health threat.
The Oregon Administrative Rule language discounts the delinquency fee for late renewal of an authorization to $1.00 for an authorization holder with a renewal date that falls between March 8, 2020, and 30 days after the date on which the declared state of emergency, and any extension of the declaration, is no longer in effect, provided that:
- The authorization was current immediately before the 2020 renewal date; and
- All renewal requirements are completed between March 8, 2020, and 30 days after the date on which the declared state of emergency, and any extension of the declaration, is no longer in effect.
Please review the temporary Oregon Administrative Rule language and the Temporary Administrative Order for more information.
For questions related to administrative rules or the rulemaking process, or to request alternative formats, please email Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us or call (503) 373-1917.
| Delinquency Fee Discount for Authorization Holders During Declared State of Emergency
Monday, April 13, 2020
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office providing discounted delinquency fees for all HLO authorization holders during the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. The Governor's Executive Order No 20-03 directs state agencies to develop and implement procedures, including adopting temporary rules designed to prevent or alleviate the financial burden caused by the public health threat.
The Oregon Administrative Rule language discounts the delinquency fee for late renewal of an authorization to $1.00 for an authorization holder with a renewal date that falls between March 8, 2020, and 30 days after the date on which the declared state of emergency, and any extension of the declaration, is no longer in effect, provided that:
- The authorization was current immediately before the 2020 renewal date; and
- All renewal requirements are completed between March 8, 2020, and 30 days after the date on which the declared state of emergency, and any extension of the declaration, is no longer in effect.
Please review the temporary Oregon Administrative Rule language and the Temporary Administrative Order for more information.
For questions related to administrative rules or the rulemaking process, or to request alternative formats, please email Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@state.or.us or call (503) 373-1917.
| | | 4/9/2020 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office is exercising its discretion to not impose disciplinary action on Estheticians for violations of the uncertified practice of advanced esthetics until January 1, 2021. This Limited Enforcement Waiver would only apply to:
- Certified estheticians regulated by the Board of Cosmetology who do not have an advanced esthtics certificate; AND
- Use of the following devices: galvanic current, high-frequency microcurrents, light-emitting diode therapy, or microdermabrasion.
| Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office is exercising its discretion to not impose disciplinary action on Estheticians for violations of the uncertified practice of advanced esthetics until January 1, 2021. This Limited Enforcement Waiver would only apply to:
- Certified estheticians regulated by the Board of Cosmetology who do not have an advanced esthtics certificate; AND
- Use of the following devices: galvanic current, high-frequency microcurrents, light-emitting diode therapy, or microdermabrasion.
| The Health Licensing Office is exercising its discretion to not impose disciplinary action on estheticians for violations of the uncertified practice of advanced esthetics until January 1, 2021. This Limited Enforcement Waiver would only apply to:
- Certified estheticians regulated by the Board of Cosmetology who do not have an advanced esthetics certificate; AND
- Use of the following devices: galvanic current, high-frequency microcurrents, light-emitting diode therapy, or microdermabrasion.
| Limited Waiver on Enforcement for Estheticians Using Certain Devices
Thursday, April 09, 2020
The Health Licensing Office is exercising its discretion to not impose disciplinary action on estheticians for violations of the uncertified practice of advanced esthetics until January 1, 2021. This Limited Enforcement Waiver would only apply to:
- Certified estheticians regulated by the Board of Cosmetology who do not have an advanced esthetics certificate; AND
- Use of the following devices: galvanic current, high-frequency microcurrents, light-emitting diode therapy, or microdermabrasion.
| | | 4/3/2020 | | No | The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the April 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin, and specifies the continuing education requirement in cultural competency mandated by the 2019 House Bill 2011. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from April 1st through 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020. | Long Term Care Administrators Board | No |
The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the April 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin, and specifies the continuing education requirement in cultural competency mandated by the 2019 House Bill 2011. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from April 1st through 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020. | The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the April 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin, and specifies the continuing education requirement in cultural competency mandated by the 2019 House Bill 2011. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from April 1st through 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Permanent administrative rules are scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2020.
| Cultural Competency Continuing Education for Long Term Care Administrators
Friday, April 03, 2020
The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the April 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin, and specifies the continuing education requirement in cultural competency mandated by the 2019 House Bill 2011. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from April 1st through 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on April 28, 2020. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
Permanent administrative rules are scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2020.
| | | 4/1/2020 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule regarding discounted license fees. The temporary rule is needed for midwifery licensing to continue at a lower cost to allow for the increased demand of families seeking birth at home or in birthing centers during the COVID-19 emergency. This temporary rule language is effective April 1, 2020.
| Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule regarding discounted license fees. The temporary rule is needed for midwifery licensing to continue at a lower cost to allow for the increased demand of families seeking birth at home or in birthing centers during the COVID-19 emergency. This temporary rule language is effective April 1, 2020.
| The Health Licensing Office has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule regarding discounted license fees. The temporary rule is needed for midwifery licensing to continue at a lower cost to allow for the increased demand of families seeking birth at home or in birthing centers during the COVID-19 emergency. This temporary rule language is effective April 1, 2020.
For questions related to administrative rules or the rulemaking process, or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode, Policy Analyst, at (503) 373-1917, or email at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
| Fee Discounts Offered for Direct Entry Midwives During COVID-19 Emergency
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
The Health Licensing Office has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule regarding discounted license fees. The temporary rule is needed for midwifery licensing to continue at a lower cost to allow for the increased demand of families seeking birth at home or in birthing centers during the COVID-19 emergency. This temporary rule language is effective April 1, 2020.
For questions related to administrative rules or the rulemaking process, or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode, Policy Analyst, at (503) 373-1917, or email at samie.patnode@state.or.us.
| | | 3/30/2020 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) to allow for a provisional license for inactive and expired Oregon Respiratory Therapists to return to active status during a declared emergency. The temporary administrative order was filed with the Oregon Secretary of State and is effective from March 26, 2020, through September 21, 2020. The rule language provides a streamlined process to increase the potential number of respiratory therapists who can care for patients in Oregon during a declared emergency. | Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) to allow for a provisional license for inactive and expired Oregon Respiratory Therapists to return to active status during a declared emergency. The temporary administrative order was filed with the Oregon Secretary of State and is effective from March 26, 2020, through September 21, 2020. The rule language provides a streamlined process to increase the potential number of respiratory therapists who can care for patients in Oregon during a declared emergency. | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) to allow for a provisional license for inactive and expired Oregon Respiratory Therapists to return to active status during a declared emergency. The temporary administrative order was filed with the Oregon Secretary of State and is effective from March 26, 2020, through September 21, 2020. The rule language provides a streamlined process to increase the potential number of respiratory therapists who can care for patients in Oregon during a declared emergency.
For a list of qualifications and the fee to obtain a provisional license, please see OAR 331-710-0022. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in obtaining a provisional license during the COVID-19 emergency, please do the following:
- Send an email to: hlo.info@dhsoha.state.or.us
- Subject line should be: RT Inactive or Expired - Name of Respiratory Therapist (your name)
- Complete and attach an Authorization Information Update form. This form can be scanned and attached, or a photo of the form taken and attached.
- Provide a current federal or state photo identification (front and back copy).
- Provide documentation demonstrating a request to provide services from an Office-recognized public health organization, emergency medical service agency, county, state or federal entity as the result of the declaration of a disaster or emergency. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter or email from a hospital or county health department.
- Provide payment information for the $50 provisional license fee.
While we are currently closed to the public, our Office is staffed to take your emails and work with you to obtain a provisional license. Once the Office receives and verifies all required documentation, an email response will be sent directly to the respiratory therapist from an Office representative approving them to practice until September 21, 2020, or until more information is available.
If you have questions, or if you do not have email access and need an alternative way to provide HLO with the required information, contact:
Derek Fultz, Licensing Specialist
(503) 934-5009
derek.j.fultz@dhsoha.state.or.us
Sarah Bye, Licensing Specialist
(503) 373-1989
sarah.e.bye@dhsoha.state.or.us
HLO business hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Many of your questions can also be answered by visiting the HLO website and the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page. | Provisional License for Respiratory Therapists During COVID-19 Emergency
Monday, March 30, 2020
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) to allow for a provisional license for inactive and expired Oregon Respiratory Therapists to return to active status during a declared emergency. The temporary administrative order was filed with the Oregon Secretary of State and is effective from March 26, 2020, through September 21, 2020. The rule language provides a streamlined process to increase the potential number of respiratory therapists who can care for patients in Oregon during a declared emergency.
For a list of qualifications and the fee to obtain a provisional license, please see OAR 331-710-0022. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in obtaining a provisional license during the COVID-19 emergency, please do the following:
- Send an email to: hlo.info@state.or.us
- Subject line should be: RT Inactive or Expired - Name of Respiratory Therapist (your name)
- Complete and attach an Authorization Information Update form. This form can be scanned and attached, or a photo of the form taken and attached.
- Provide a current federal or state photo identification (front and back copy).
- Provide documentation demonstrating a request to provide services from an Office-recognized public health organization, emergency medical service agency, county, state or federal entity as the result of the declaration of a disaster or emergency. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter or email from a hospital or county health department.
- Provide payment information for the $50 provisional license fee.
While we are currently closed to the public, our Office is staffed to take your emails and work with you to obtain a provisional license. Once the Office receives and verifies all required documentation, an email response will be sent directly to the respiratory therapist from an Office representative approving them to practice until September 21, 2020, or until more information is available.
If you have questions, or if you do not have email access and need an alternative way to provide HLO with the required information, contact:
Derek Fultz, Licensing Specialist
(503) 934-5009
derek.j.fultz@state.or.us
Sarah Bye, Licensing Specialist
(503) 373-1989
sarah.e.bye@state.or.us
HLO business hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Many of your questions can also be answered by visiting the HLO website and the Oregon Health Authority, COVID-19 updates page. | | | 3/26/2020 | | Yes | This communication is for those professions overseen by the Health Licensing Office which require First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens (or any mix of these as stated in Oregon Administrative Rule) for initial licensure/certification/registration (authorization), or for those needing to obtain recertification to renew your authorization:
During the Governor’s declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the requirement to be certified to gain your initial authorization or to renew your authorization remains in place, however; the hands-on skill competency assessment by a qualified instructor can be waived and you are allowed to take all required courses online. If available, courses can still be taken in person if you are able to be in compliance with the Governor’s executive orders when doing so.
If you need to obtain your First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens certification (or any mix of these), or get recertified, please refer to our approved provider list to inquire if these organizations are able to provide you with an online course or a remote-in option with an instructor. | Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, Art Therapy Program, Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, Board of Athletic Trainers, Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Denture Technology, Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, Board of Licensed Dietitians, Environmental Health Registration Board, Lactation Consultant Program, Music Therapy Program, Long Term Care Administrators Board, Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board, Sex Offender Treatment Board | Yes |
This communication is for those professions overseen by the Health Licensing Office which require First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens (or any mix of these as stated in Oregon Administrative Rule) for initial licensure/certification/registration (authorization), or for those needing to obtain recertification to renew your authorization:
During the Governor’s declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the requirement to be certified to gain your initial authorization or to renew your authorization remains in place, however; the hands-on skill competency assessment by a qualified instructor can be waived and you are allowed to take all required courses online. If available, courses can still be taken in person if you are able to be in compliance with the Governor’s executive orders when doing so.
If you need to obtain your First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens certification (or any mix of these), or get recertified, please refer to our approved provider list to inquire if these organizations are able to provide you with an online course or a remote-in option with an instructor. | This communication is for those professions overseen by the Health Licensing Office which require First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens (or any mix of these as stated in Oregon Administrative Rule) for initial licensure/certification/registration (authorization), or for those needing to obtain recertification to renew your authorization:
During the Governor’s declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the requirement to be certified to gain your initial authorization or to renew your authorization remains in place, however; the hands-on skill competency assessment by a qualified instructor can be waived and you are allowed to take all required courses online. If available, courses can still be taken in person if you are able to be in compliance with the Governor’s executive orders when doing so.
If you need to obtain your First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens certification (or any mix of these), or get recertified, please refer to our approved provider list to inquire if these organizations are able to provide you with an online course or a remote-in option with an instructor. | First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens Training During COVID-19 Emergency
Thursday, March 26, 2020
This communication is for those professions overseen by the Health Licensing Office which require First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens (or any mix of these as stated in Oregon Administrative Rule) for initial licensure/certification/registration (authorization), or for those needing to obtain recertification to renew your authorization:
During the Governor’s declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the requirement to be certified to gain your initial authorization or to renew your authorization remains in place, however; the hands-on skill competency assessment by a qualified instructor can be waived and you are allowed to take all required courses online. If available, courses can still be taken in person if you are able to be in compliance with the Governor’s executive orders when doing so.
If you need to obtain your First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens certification (or any mix of these), or get recertified, please refer to our approved provider list to inquire if these organizations are able to provide you with an online course or a remote-in option with an instructor. | | | 3/22/2020 | | Yes | | All | Yes | | | Businesses/Facilities - To Close or Not to Close Due to COVID-19
Sunday, March 22, 2020
| | | 3/16/2020 | | Yes | On March 8, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Oregon. Since then the Health Licensing Office (Office) has received inquiries regarding respiratory therapists from out-of-state mobilizing to Oregon to assist with outbreak. | Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board | Yes |
On March 8, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Oregon. Since then the Health Licensing Office (Office) has received inquiries regarding respiratory therapists from out-of-state mobilizing to Oregon to assist with outbreak. | On March 8, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Oregon. Since then the Health Licensing Office (Office) has received inquiries regarding respiratory therapists from out-of-state mobilizing to Oregon to assist with outbreak.
In accordance with ORS 676.568(1)(o) and OAR 331-030-0025 the Office has authority to issue authorizations to individuals authorized to practice respiratory therapy in another state if the Governor of Oregon declares a state of emergency.
Respiratory therapists from out-of-state who have been requested to provide respiratory therapist services in Oregon due to the Governor declared state of emergency must send specific information to HLO.
Please check out our letter to Respiratory Therapist Stakeholders for additional information. | Out-of-State Licensed Respiratory Therapists can Obtain Temporary Oregon License Due to Declared State of Emergency
Monday, March 16, 2020
On March 8, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Oregon. Since then the Health Licensing Office (Office) has received inquiries regarding respiratory therapists from out-of-state mobilizing to Oregon to assist with outbreak.
In accordance with ORS 676.568(1)(o) and OAR 331-030-0025 the Office has authority to issue authorizations to individuals authorized to practice respiratory therapy in another state if the Governor of Oregon declares a state of emergency.
Respiratory therapists from out-of-state who have been requested to provide respiratory therapist services in Oregon due to the Governor declared state of emergency must send specific information to HLO.
Please check out our letter to Respiratory Therapist Stakeholders for additional information. | | | 3/6/2020 | | No | The Board of Cosmetology (Board) received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. Based on petition requirements the Board is inviting written public comment from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. The Board is also accepting verbal comments at its March 9 meeting only. Written Public Comment Period Open from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. | Board of Cosmetology | No |
The Board of Cosmetology (Board) received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. Based on petition requirements the Board is inviting written public comment from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. The Board is also accepting verbal comments at its March 9 meeting only. Written Public Comment Period Open from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. | The Board of Cosmetology (Board) received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. Based on petition requirements the Board is inviting written public comment from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. The Board is also accepting verbal comments at its March 9 meeting only. Written Public Comment Period Open from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm.
On January 17, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office (Office), on behalf of the Board of Cosmetology (Board), received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. The petition requests that the Office repeal the rule regarding requirements, standards and prohibitions for estheticians.
According to ORS 183.390, the Office and Board are required to begin the rulemaking process or deny the petitioner’s request within 90 days of receiving the petition. Before any decision can be made, however, the Office and Board must invite public comment pursuant to ORS 183.390.
The Office and Board invite public comment on whether options exist for achieving the rule’s substantive goals in a way that reduces the negative impact on businesses, as well as other public comment, including information on any of these factors:
- The continued need for the rule;
- The complexity of the rule;
- The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other state rules or federal regulations
or with local government regulations; and
- The degree to which technology, economic conditions or other factors have changed in the subject area affected by the rule.
All written comments can be submitted to:
Samie Patnode
Policy Analyst – Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301-1287
Phone: (503) 373-1917
Fax: (503) 585-9114
Samie.Patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us
Except for the public comment period at the Board’s March 9, 2020, Board meeting, all public comment must be in writing. The Board will be voting on whether to enter the rulemaking process or deny the rule petition on April 6, 2020 (April 6th is a tentative date and is subject to Board approval at its March 9, 2020, meeting).
Please note the Office notified stakeholders using email addresses from its certification database, interested parties list, previous public comment received during rulemaking and petitioner resources. | Esthetics Stakeholders Invitation to Provide Public Comment
Friday, March 06, 2020
The Board of Cosmetology (Board) received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. Based on petition requirements the Board is inviting written public comment from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm. The Board is also accepting verbal comments at its March 9 meeting only. Written Public Comment Period Open from March 6 to March 23 at 5 pm.
On January 17, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office (Office), on behalf of the Board of Cosmetology (Board), received an Amended Petition to Repeal Administrative Rule OAR 817-010-0067. The petition requests that the Office repeal the rule regarding requirements, standards and prohibitions for estheticians.
According to ORS 183.390, the Office and Board are required to begin the rulemaking process or deny the petitioner’s request within 90 days of receiving the petition. Before any decision can be made, however, the Office and Board must invite public comment pursuant to ORS 183.390.
The Office and Board invite public comment on whether options exist for achieving the rule’s substantive goals in a way that reduces the negative impact on businesses, as well as other public comment, including information on any of these factors:
- The continued need for the rule;
- The complexity of the rule;
- The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other state rules or federal regulations
or with local government regulations; and
- The degree to which technology, economic conditions or other factors have changed in the subject area affected by the rule.
All written comments can be submitted to:
Samie Patnode
Policy Analyst – Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301-1287
Phone: (503) 373-1917
Fax: (503) 585-9114
Samie.Patnode@state.or.us
Except for the public comment period at the Board’s March 9, 2020, Board meeting, all public comment must be in writing. The Board will be voting on whether to enter the rulemaking process or deny the rule petition on April 6, 2020 (April 6th is a tentative date and is subject to Board approval at its March 9, 2020, meeting).
Please note the Office notified stakeholders using email addresses from its certification database, interested parties list, previous public comment received during rulemaking and petitioner resources. | | | 1/21/2020 | | Yes | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding scope of practice. | Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding scope of practice. | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding scope of practice. | Cosmetology Esthetics Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding scope of practice. | | | 1/21/2020 | | Yes | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding chemical peels.
| Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding chemical peels.
| The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding chemical peels. | Cosmetology Chemical Peel Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding chemical peels. | | | 1/21/2020 | | Yes | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding dermaplaning.
| Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding dermaplaning.
| The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding dermaplaning. | Cosmetology Dermaplaning Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office recently revised their Oregon Administrative Rules effective January 1, 2020. To assist Estheticians in understanding the new rule language we have created a FAQ document regarding dermaplaning. | | | 1/21/2020 | | Yes | The 2013 Legislature passed HB 2997 making licensing mandatory for individuals practicing midwifery unless they were exempt. At that time the initial license costs were $1200 with a $1200 discount for applicants who met all licensing requirements and had never held a prior license. In 2013 fees for applicants renewing a license were $1200 annually. Documentation specifically related to fees was provided by the Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) regarding HB 2997. | Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | Yes |
The 2013 Legislature passed HB 2997 making licensing mandatory for individuals practicing midwifery unless they were exempt. At that time the initial license costs were $1200 with a $1200 discount for applicants who met all licensing requirements and had never held a prior license. In 2013 fees for applicants renewing a license were $1200 annually. Documentation specifically related to fees was provided by the Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) regarding HB 2997. | The 2013 Legislature passed HB 2997 making licensing mandatory for individuals practicing midwifery unless they were exempt. At that time the initial license costs were $1200 with a $1200 discount for applicants who met all licensing requirements and had never held a prior license. In 2013 fees for applicants renewing a license were $1200 annually. Documentation specifically related to fees was provided by the Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) regarding HB 2997.
In 2015, HLO requested approval for a fee reduction. As of July 1, 2015, initial license fees were reduced to $800 with a $350 discount which expired on July 1, 2019. Also, as of July 1, 2015, license renewal fees were reduced to $800 with a $200 discount which expired on July 1, 2019.
The Board has made changes to alleviate expenses, many of which may not show great impact immediately. The investigative protocol was amended to include an Informal Settlement Conference which allows respondents to come before the Board and provide information regarding the complaint made against them. This new process has decreased the number of hearings held which lowers the cost for attorney and hearing fees. The general investigative process has been streamlined with the amendment in law regarding the confidentiality of investigations. This allows investigators, subject matter experts and the Board to discuss complaint information with the respondent and ultimately expedites the investigative process.
The Board is encouraged that costs will continue to go down if the number of complaints continues to decrease which would reduce investigator, subject matter expert and attorney costs. As well if complaints continue to decrease and with the end of the rulemaking process the Board may be able to hold fewer meetings.
During the January meeting the Board and HLO discussed the current fees, how to increase licensure and the possibility of offering an additional discount in the future. Over the next several meetings this topic will continue to be discussed. All meeting documents and recordings are available on the HLO website.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at (503) 373-1917 or at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Board of Direct Entry Midwifery License Fees
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The 2013 Legislature passed HB 2997 making licensing mandatory for individuals practicing midwifery unless they were exempt. At that time the initial license costs were $1200 with a $1200 discount for applicants who met all licensing requirements and had never held a prior license. In 2013 fees for applicants renewing a license were $1200 annually. Documentation specifically related to fees was provided by the Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO) regarding HB 2997.
In 2015, HLO requested approval for a fee reduction. As of July 1, 2015, initial license fees were reduced to $800 with a $350 discount which expired on July 1, 2019. Also, as of July 1, 2015, license renewal fees were reduced to $800 with a $200 discount which expired on July 1, 2019.
The Board has made changes to alleviate expenses, many of which may not show great impact immediately. The investigative protocol was amended to include an Informal Settlement Conference which allows respondents to come before the Board and provide information regarding the complaint made against them. This new process has decreased the number of hearings held which lowers the cost for attorney and hearing fees. The general investigative process has been streamlined with the amendment in law regarding the confidentiality of investigations. This allows investigators, subject matter experts and the Board to discuss complaint information with the respondent and ultimately expedites the investigative process.
The Board is encouraged that costs will continue to go down if the number of complaints continues to decrease which would reduce investigator, subject matter expert and attorney costs. As well if complaints continue to decrease and with the end of the rulemaking process the Board may be able to hold fewer meetings.
During the January meeting the Board and HLO discussed the current fees, how to increase licensure and the possibility of offering an additional discount in the future. Over the next several meetings this topic will continue to be discussed. All meeting documents and recordings are available on the HLO website.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at (503) 373-1917 or at samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 1/6/2020 | | No | The Respiratory Therapist & Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board (Board) is currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for the respiratory therapy & polysomnography professions in Oregon. Topics under review include but are not limited to definitions, licensing and examination requirements, attestation of certain certifications, training and reporting, continuing education standards and practice standards. | Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board | No |
The Respiratory Therapist & Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board (Board) is currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for the respiratory therapy & polysomnography professions in Oregon. Topics under review include but are not limited to definitions, licensing and examination requirements, attestation of certain certifications, training and reporting, continuing education standards and practice standards. | The Respiratory Therapist & Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board (Board) is currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for the respiratory therapy & polysomnography professions in Oregon. Topics under review include but are not limited to definitions, licensing and examination requirements, attestation of certain certifications, training and reporting, continuing education standards and practice standards.
RAC's are generally made up of 10 to 12 members depending on the interest received. When considering individuals to serve on a RAC several factors influence the decision including geographic location, diversity and expertise in the industry. The Board is looking for members from the following groups:
• 3 respiratory therapists
• 2 polysomnographic technologists
• 2 other licensed health care professionals (physician, nurse)
• 1 durable or home medical equipment company representative
• 2 small business owners
• 1 educator in either profession
• 1 consumer
RAC’s provide an opportunity for external experts, individuals, entities and advocates to provide input and recommendations to the Board and the Office during the rulemaking process. If you are interested in serving on the RAC complete the Interest Form or contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us or Maria Gutierrez at Maria.S.Gutierrez@dhsoha.state.or.us for further information. All interest forms must be received by January 15, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Participation by all committee members is an important part of the rulemaking process. Please be sure you can attend the February 7, 2020, meeting beginning at 9 a.m. before applying. The RAC is scheduled to meet at the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301. | Seeking Rules Advisory Committee Members
Monday, January 06, 2020
The Respiratory Therapist & Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board (Board) is currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for the respiratory therapy & polysomnography professions in Oregon. Topics under review include but are not limited to definitions, licensing and examination requirements, attestation of certain certifications, training and reporting, continuing education standards and practice standards.
RAC's are generally made up of 10 to 12 members depending on the interest received. When considering individuals to serve on a RAC several factors influence the decision including geographic location, diversity and expertise in the industry. The Board is looking for members from the following groups:
• 3 respiratory therapists
• 2 polysomnographic technologists
• 2 other licensed health care professionals (physician, nurse)
• 1 durable or home medical equipment company representative
• 2 small business owners
• 1 educator in either profession
• 1 consumer
RAC’s provide an opportunity for external experts, individuals, entities and advocates to provide input and recommendations to the Board and the Office during the rulemaking process. If you are interested in serving on the RAC complete the Interest Form or contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@state.or.us or Maria Gutierrez at Maria.S.Gutierrez@dhsoha.state.or.us for further information. All interest forms must be received by January 15, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Participation by all committee members is an important part of the rulemaking process. Please be sure you can attend the February 7, 2020, meeting beginning at 9 a.m. before applying. The RAC is scheduled to meet at the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301. | | | 1/3/2020 | | Yes | Mark
your calendar and note that the Health Licensing Office (and all State
of Oregon agencies) will be closed on the following day:
- Monday, September 7, 2020, for Labor Day
| All | Yes |
Mark
your calendar and note that the Health Licensing Office (and all State
of Oregon agencies) will be closed on the following day:
- Monday, September 7, 2020, for Labor Day
| Mark your calendar and note that the Health Licensing Office (and all State of Oregon agencies) will be closed on the following day:
- Monday, September 7, 2020, for Labor Day
Examinations will not be offered and licenses will not be issued on these days.
Our Regular office hours are:
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays
- 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Feel free to call (503) 378-8667 to leave a message; calls will be returned by the next business day. You can also email hlo.info@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Many of your questions can be answered by consulting our website at www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo/. | Upcoming HLO Closures Due to State Holidays
Friday, January 03, 2020
Mark your calendar and note that the Health Licensing Office (and all State of Oregon agencies) will be closed on the following day:
- Friday, July 3, 2020, for Independence Day
Examinations will not be offered and licenses will not be issued on these days.
Our Regular office hours are:
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays
- 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Feel free to call (503) 378-8667 to leave a message; calls will be returned by the next business day. You can also email hlo.info@state.or.us.
Many of your questions can be answered by consulting our website at www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo/. | | | 12/23/2019 | | Yes | Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Cosmetology Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on:
- Esthetics scope of practice including use of devices, chemical peels, dermaplaning and client records; and
- Requirements and documentation for additional education and training for all authorization holders.
| Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Cosmetology Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on:
- Esthetics scope of practice including use of devices, chemical peels, dermaplaning and client records; and
- Requirements and documentation for additional education and training for all authorization holders.
| Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Cosmetology Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on:
- Esthetics scope of practice including use of devices, chemical peels, dermaplaning and client records; and
- Requirements and documentation for additional education and training for all authorization holders.
For questions regarding these rules, please contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us, or call (503) 373-1917. | Board of Cosmetology Revises Oregon Administrative Rules
Monday, December 23, 2019
Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Cosmetology Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on:
- Esthetics scope of practice including use of devices, chemical peels, dermaplaning and client records; and
- Requirements and documentation for additional education and training for all authorization holders.
For questions regarding these rules, please contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@state.or.us, or call (503) 373-1917. | | | 12/23/2019 | | Yes | Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Direct Entry Midwifery Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on the following:
- Requirements for renewing online;
- Peer review and sentinel events criteria; and
- Risk criteria for an indication to transfer and consult.
| Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | Yes |
Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Direct Entry Midwifery Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on the following:
- Requirements for renewing online;
- Peer review and sentinel events criteria; and
- Risk criteria for an indication to transfer and consult.
| Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Direct Entry Midwifery Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on the following:
- Requirements for renewing online;
- Peer review and sentinel events criteria; and
- Risk criteria for an indication to transfer and consult.
For questions regarding these rules, please contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us, or call (503) 373-1917. | Board of Direct Entry Midwifery Revises Oregon Administrative Rules
Monday, December 23, 2019
Effective January 1, 2020, the Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has updated the Direct Entry Midwifery Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board did a complete rule review with a major focus on the following:
- Requirements for renewing online;
- Peer review and sentinel events criteria; and
- Risk criteria for an indication to transfer and consult.
For questions regarding these rules, please contact Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@state.or.us, or call (503) 373-1917. | | | 12/18/2019 | | Yes | The Health Care Workforce Reporting Program collaborates with 17 Oregon licensing boards to collect and analyze data from more than 150,000 licensed health professionals working in more than 30 occupations.
| Board of Licensed Dietitians | Yes |
The Health Care Workforce Reporting Program collaborates with 17 Oregon licensing boards to collect and analyze data from more than 150,000 licensed health professionals working in more than 30 occupations.
| The Health Care Workforce Reporting Program collaborates with 17 Oregon licensing boards to collect and analyze data from more than 150,000 licensed health professionals working in more than 30 occupations.
The information collected is used to understand Oregon's workforce supply and to inform educational investments and policy recommendations. Oregon's Licensed Dietetic Workforce Data is now available.
For more information, call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Licensed Dietitian Workforce Data Available
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The Health Care Workforce Reporting Program collaborates with 17 Oregon licensing boards to collect and analyze data from more than 150,000 licensed health professionals working in more than 30 occupations.
The information collected is used to understand Oregon's workforce supply and to inform educational investments and policy recommendations. Oregon's Licensed Dietetic Workforce Data is now available.
For more information, call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 12/18/2019 | | Yes | | Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board | Yes | | | Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists Workforce Data Available
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
| | | 12/9/2019 | | No | The Health Licensing Office will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, to assist you with your testing, licensing and renewal needs. | | No |
The Health Licensing Office will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, to assist you with your testing, licensing and renewal needs. | The Health Licensing Office will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, to assist you with your testing, licensing and renewal needs. | HLO Late Opening - Tuesday, December 17th
Monday, December 09, 2019
The Health Licensing Office will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, to assist you with your testing, licensing and renewal needs. | | | 12/6/2019 | | No | The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rule change streamlines the background check process for Residential Care Facility Administrators trying to obtain a license through the HLO.
The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin and again in the upcoming January 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from December 1 through 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020. | Long Term Care Administrators Board | No |
The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rule change streamlines the background check process for Residential Care Facility Administrators trying to obtain a license through the HLO.
The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin and again in the upcoming January 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from December 1 through 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020. | The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rule change streamlines the background check process for Residential Care Facility Administrators trying to obtain a license through the HLO.
The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin and again in the upcoming January 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from December 1 through 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Proposed Rule Change for Residential Care Facility Administrators
Friday, December 06, 2019
The Long Term Care Administrators Board under the Health Licensing Office (HLO) has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rule change streamlines the background check process for Residential Care Facility Administrators trying to obtain a license through the HLO.
The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin and again in the upcoming January 1, 2020, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from December 1 through 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on January 28, 2020. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 11/25/2019 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical exam for individuals seeking licensure as hearing aid specialists. The 2020 exam dates are:
January 16, 2020 (apply by December 17, 2019)
April 9, 2020 (apply by March 10, 2020)
July 9, 2020 (apply by June 8, 2020)
October 8, 2020 (apply by September 8, 2020)
All examination will be held at the following location:
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, see the license information page. | Advisory Council on Hearing Aids | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical exam for individuals seeking licensure as hearing aid specialists. The 2020 exam dates are:
January 16, 2020 (apply by December 17, 2019)
April 9, 2020 (apply by March 10, 2020)
July 9, 2020 (apply by June 8, 2020)
October 8, 2020 (apply by September 8, 2020)
All examination will be held at the following location:
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, see the license information page. | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical exam for individuals seeking licensure as hearing aid specialists. The 2020 exam dates are:
January 16, 2020 (apply by December 17, 2019)
April 9, 2020 (apply by March 10, 2020)
July 9, 2020 (apply by June 8, 2020)
October 8, 2020 (apply by September 8, 2020)
All examination will be held at the following location:
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, see the license information page. | 2020 Hearing Aid Specialist Practical Exam Dates Announced
Monday, November 25, 2019
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical exam for individuals seeking licensure as hearing aid specialists. The 2020 exam dates are:
January 16, 2020 (apply by December 17, 2019)
April 9, 2020 (apply by March 10, 2020)
July 9, 2020 (apply by June 8, 2020)
October 8, 2020 (apply by September 8, 2020)
All examination will be held at the following location:
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, see the license information page. | | | 11/4/2019 | | No | The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery (Board) met on October 24, 2019, and voted on the adoption of permanent Oregon Administrative Rules. However, the Board will continue to discuss and deliberate on risk assessment provisions at the November 20, 2019 meeting. To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to comment, the public comment period has been extended through November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. Comments received after November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. will not be considered by the Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. | Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | No |
The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery (Board) met on October 24, 2019, and voted on the adoption of permanent Oregon Administrative Rules. However, the Board will continue to discuss and deliberate on risk assessment provisions at the November 20, 2019 meeting. To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to comment, the public comment period has been extended through November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. Comments received after November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. will not be considered by the Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. | The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery (Board) met on October 24, 2019, and voted on the adoption of permanent Oregon Administrative Rules. However, the Board will continue to discuss and deliberate on risk assessment provisions at the November 20, 2019 meeting. To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to comment, the public comment period has been extended through November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. Comments received after November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. will not be considered by the Board of Direct Entry Midwifery.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Proposed rules can be accessed from the Boards Laws and Rules page. | Public Comment Extended for Board of Direct Entry Midwifery Risk Assessment Provisions
Monday, November 04, 2019
The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery (Board) met on October 24, 2019, and voted on the adoption of permanent Oregon Administrative Rules. However, the Board will continue to discuss and deliberate on risk assessment provisions at the November 20, 2019 meeting. To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to comment, the public comment period has been extended through November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. Comments received after November 10, 2019, at 5 p.m. will not be considered by the Board of Direct Entry Midwifery.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us.
Proposed rules can be accessed from the Boards Laws and Rules page. | | | 10/31/2019 | | No | The Board of Denture Technology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | Board of Denture Technology | No |
The Board of Denture Technology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | The Board of Denture Technology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Proposal to Allow WA Board Exams as a Second Option for a Qualifying Examination for Oregon Licensure
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The Board of Denture Technology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 10/30/2019 | | No | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State to discontinue online fee discounts. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | Board of Cosmetology | No |
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State to discontinue online fee discounts. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State to discontinue online fee discounts. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Proposed Discontinuation of Online Fee Discounts for the Board of Cosmetology
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State to discontinue online fee discounts. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 10/30/2019 | | No | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State regarding education and training for a practitioner when providing services. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | Board of Cosmetology | No |
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State regarding education and training for a practitioner when providing services. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. | The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State regarding education and training for a practitioner when providing services. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Proposed Rules Regarding Education and Training for Board of Cosmetology
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Board of Cosmetology under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State regarding education and training for a practitioner when providing services. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 5 p.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 10/30/2019 | | No | The Board of Athletic Trainers under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1st through 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019. | Board of Athletic Trainers | No |
The Board of Athletic Trainers under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1st through 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019. | The Board of Athletic Trainers under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1st through 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Board of Athletic Trainers Proposed Oregon Administrative Rule Changes
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Board of Athletic Trainers under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1st through 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on December 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 10/29/2019 | | No | The Lactation Consultant Program under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019. | Lactation Consultant Program | No |
The Lactation Consultant Program under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019. | The Lactation Consultant Program under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Proposed Rules Regarding Continuing Education for the Lactation Consultant Program
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Lactation Consultant Program under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the November 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from November 1 through 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 9 a.m. on November 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 10/23/2019 | | Yes | "Natural hair care" means the braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices such as clips, combs, hairpins or needle and thread. During the 2019 legislative session the Legislature further expanded the definition of natural hair care to include shampooing and conditioning as of September 29, 2019, under Senate Bill 422. For more information, please visit our Natural Hair Care Practitioner Information page. | Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
"Natural hair care" means the braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices such as clips, combs, hairpins or needle and thread. During the 2019 legislative session the Legislature further expanded the definition of natural hair care to include shampooing and conditioning as of September 29, 2019, under Senate Bill 422. For more information, please visit our Natural Hair Care Practitioner Information page. | "Natural hair care" means the braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices such as clips, combs, hairpins or needle and thread. During the 2019 legislative session the Legislature further expanded the definition of natural hair care to include shampooing and conditioning as of September 29, 2019, under Senate Bill 422. For more information, please visit our Natural Hair Care Practitioner Information page.
Scissors may be used to trim synthetic fibers, hair extensions or sewn-in weave extensions as is necessary to perform natural hair care activities or to make customized wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions.
Natural hair care does not include the use of scissors except when trimming synthetic fibers, hair extensions or sewn-in weave extensions as is necessary to perform natural hair care activities or to make customized wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions.
Natural hair care also does not include the use of penetrating chemical hair treatments, chemical hair coloring agents, chemical hair straightening agents, chemical hair joining agents, permanent wave styles or chemical hair bleaching agents. | Natural Hair Care Scope of Practice Now Includes Shampooing and Conditioning
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
"Natural hair care" means the braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices such as clips, combs, hairpins or needle and thread. During the 2019 legislative session the Legislature further expanded the definition of natural hair care to include shampooing and conditioning as of September 29, 2019, under Senate Bill 422. For more information, please visit our Natural Hair Care Practitioner Information page.
Scissors may be used to trim synthetic fibers, hair extensions or sewn-in weave extensions as is necessary to perform natural hair care activities or to make customized wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions.
Natural hair care does not include the use of scissors except when trimming synthetic fibers, hair extensions or sewn-in weave extensions as is necessary to perform natural hair care activities or to make customized wigs from natural hair, natural fibers, synthetic fibers or hair extensions.
Natural hair care also does not include the use of penetrating chemical hair treatments, chemical hair coloring agents, chemical hair straightening agents, chemical hair joining agents, permanent wave styles or chemical hair bleaching agents. | | | 10/22/2019 | | Yes | Since the passage of House Bill 2432 (2017), and subsequently Senate Bill 29 (2019), are you wondering if you should be licensed in the State of Oregon as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist? The Health Licensing Office has come up with some example scenarios to assist you in "Art Therapy: Who is required to be licensed and who isn't?" | Art Therapy Program | Yes |
Since the passage of House Bill 2432 (2017), and subsequently Senate Bill 29 (2019), are you wondering if you should be licensed in the State of Oregon as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist? The Health Licensing Office has come up with some example scenarios to assist you in "Art Therapy: Who is required to be licensed and who isn't?" | Since the passage of House Bill 2432 (2017), and subsequently Senate Bill 29 (2019), are you wondering if you should be licensed in the State of Oregon as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist? The Health Licensing Office has come up with some example scenarios to assist you in "Art Therapy: Who is required to be licensed and who isn't?"
If you have additional questions, please contact Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or by way of email to anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Art Therapy: Who is required to be licensed and who isn't?
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Since the passage of House Bill 2432 (2017), and subsequently Senate Bill 29 (2019), are you wondering if you should be licensed in the State of Oregon as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist? The Health Licensing Office has come up with some example scenarios to assist you in "Art Therapy: Who is required to be licensed and who isn't?"
If you have additional questions, please contact Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or by way of email to anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 9/30/2019 | | No | Health Licensing Office has filed Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the October 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from October 1 through 9 a.m. on October 28, 2019. | All | No |
Health Licensing Office has filed Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the October 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from October 1 through 9 a.m. on October 28, 2019. | Health Licensing Office has filed Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the October 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from October 1 through 9 a.m. on October 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Military Spouse Proposed Rules Due to 2019 Senate Bill 688
Monday, September 30, 2019
Health Licensing Office has filed Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the October 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from October 1 through 9 a.m. on October 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 9/25/2019 | | Yes | If you are looking for the criteria to be considered a traditional midwife or want to know more about the traditional midwife exemptions under the law, please review our Informational on Traditional Midwifery page.
| Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | Yes |
If you are looking for the criteria to be considered a traditional midwife or want to know more about the traditional midwife exemptions under the law, please review our Informational on Traditional Midwifery page.
| If you are looking for the criteria to be considered a traditional midwife or want to know more about the traditional midwife exemptions under the law, please review our Informational on Traditional Midwifery page. | Information on Traditional Midwifery
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
If you are looking for the criteria to be considered a traditional midwife or want to know more about the traditional midwife exemptions under the law, please review our Informational on Traditional Midwifery page. | | | 9/16/2019 | | No | The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rules clarify the timelines regarding hearing tests and offer fee discounts for written and practical retake examinations, and a fee discount for those who renew online. | Advisory Council on Hearing Aids | No |
The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rules clarify the timelines regarding hearing tests and offer fee discounts for written and practical retake examinations, and a fee discount for those who renew online. | The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rules clarify the timelines regarding hearing tests and offer fee discounts for written and practical retake examinations, and a fee discount for those who renew online.
The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments in writing through 9 a.m. on September 30, 2019.
Verbal comment can be given at a public hearing held on September 30th from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
To submit your comments in writing by postal mail, submit to the address listed above. To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Ann Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Seeking Public Comment for the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids Proposed Rules
Monday, September 16, 2019
The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The rules clarify the timelines regarding hearing tests and offer fee discounts for written and practical retake examinations, and a fee discount for those who renew online.
The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments in writing through 9 a.m. on September 30, 2019.
Verbal comment can be given at a public hearing held on September 30th from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
To submit your comments in writing by postal mail, submit to the address listed above. To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Ann Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 9/3/2019 | | Yes | While House Bill 2432 (2017) created the Art Therapy Program under the Health Licensing Office (HLO), problematic bill language prevented the HLO from issuing licenses until the bill was repaired in the 2019 legislative session under Senate Bill 29. | Art Therapy Program | Yes |
While House Bill 2432 (2017) created the Art Therapy Program under the Health Licensing Office (HLO), problematic bill language prevented the HLO from issuing licenses until the bill was repaired in the 2019 legislative session under Senate Bill 29. | While House Bill 2432 (2017) created the Art Therapy Program under the Health Licensing Office (HLO), problematic bill language prevented the HLO from issuing licenses until the bill was repaired in the 2019 legislative session under Senate Bill 29.
Permanent Oregon Administrative Rules for the Art Therapy Program will go into effect on December 1, 2019. The administrative rules outline qualifications for the license, renewal and continuing education requirements.
Applications to obtain initial licensure as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist will be available on the HLO website beginning Monday, December 2, 2019. As part of the application process, applicants currently credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), or a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), must contact the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB) at atcbinfo@atcb.or to request official documentation of certification be sent to the Health Licensing Office.
| Art Therapy Program to Begin Issuing Licenses January 2, 2020
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
While House Bill 2432 (2017) created the Art Therapy Program under the Health Licensing Office (HLO), problematic bill language prevented the HLO from issuing licenses until the bill was repaired in the 2019 legislative session under Senate Bill 29.
Permanent Oregon Administrative Rules for the Art Therapy Program will go into effect on December 1, 2019. The administrative rules outline qualifications for the license, renewal and continuing education requirements.
Applications to obtain initial licensure as an Art Therapist or a Certified Art Therapist will be available on the HLO website beginning Monday, December 2, 2019. As part of the application process, applicants currently credentialed as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), or a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), must contact the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB) at atcbinfo@atcb.or to request official documentation of certification be sent to the Health Licensing Office.
| | | 9/3/2019 | | No | The Sexual Offense Treatment Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. | Sex Offender Treatment Board | No |
The Sexual Offense Treatment Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. | The Sexual Offense Treatment Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Sex Offender Treatment Board - Proposed Practice Standards and Guidelines for Treatment of Juveniles
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
The Sexual Offense Treatment Board under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Anne Thompson
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Anne Thompson at: anne.p.thompson@state.or.us.
To provide verbal comment, a public rule hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Health Licensing Office: 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, OR 97301.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 10 a.m. on October 2, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Anne Thompson at (503) 373-1904, or email anne.p.thompson@state.or.us. | | | 8/30/2019 | | No | The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 12 noon on September 28, 2019. | Board of Direct Entry Midwifery | No |
The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 12 noon on September 28, 2019. | The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 12 noon on September 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 12 noon on September 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Open Comment Period for Board of Direct Entry Midwifery Proposed Rules
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under the Health Licensing Office has filed proposed rules with the Oregon Secretary of State. The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2019, Oregon Bulletin. You are invited to review the proposed rules and submit comments from September 1 through 12 noon on September 28, 2019.
Written comments can be submitted by way of postal mail to:
Attn: Samie Patnode
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301
To submit your comments by way of email, submit to Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us.
Comments will not be accepted, nor considered, if received after 12 noon on September 28, 2019. For more information or to request alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 7/2/2019 | | Yes | Permanent rules
were adopted on June 28, 2019, by the Board of Cosmetology and were
filed with the Secretary of State's Office for an effective date of July
1, 2019. The permanent rule
prohibits standard estheticians from performing laser hair reduction as
it is now in the scope of practice for certified advanced estheticians.
The Board considered public comment and the hearing officer report
making no changes to the originally filed proposed rules. | Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
Permanent rules
were adopted on June 28, 2019, by the Board of Cosmetology and were
filed with the Secretary of State's Office for an effective date of July
1, 2019. The permanent rule
prohibits standard estheticians from performing laser hair reduction as
it is now in the scope of practice for certified advanced estheticians.
The Board considered public comment and the hearing officer report
making no changes to the originally filed proposed rules. | Permanent rules were adopted on June 28, 2019, by the Board of Cosmetology and were filed with the Secretary of State's Office for an effective date of July 1, 2019. The permanent rule prohibits standard estheticians from performing laser hair reduction as it is now in the scope of practice for certified advanced estheticians. The Board considered public comment and the hearing officer report making no changes to the originally filed proposed rules.
For questions or to receive alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email her at samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us. | Permanent Rules Adopted for Laser Hair Reduction
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Permanent rules were adopted on June 28, 2019, by the Board of Cosmetology and were filed with the Secretary of State's Office for an effective date of July 1, 2019. The permanent rule prohibits standard estheticians from performing laser hair reduction as it is now in the scope of practice for certified advanced estheticians. The Board considered public comment and the hearing officer report making no changes to the originally filed proposed rules.
For questions or to receive alternative formats, please call Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917, or email her at samie.patnode@state.or.us. | | | 6/21/2019 | | No | The Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office recently became aware of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall for several brands and types of tattoo ink that are being recalled due to contamination with microorganisms and thus, if used, could cause infection. FDA recall notice and product information. | Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners | No |
The Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office recently became aware of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall for several brands and types of tattoo ink that are being recalled due to contamination with microorganisms and thus, if used, could cause infection. FDA recall notice and product information. | The Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office recently became aware of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall for several brands and types of tattoo ink that are being recalled due to contamination with microorganisms and thus, if used, could cause infection. FDA recall notice and product information.
| Tattoo Ink Recall
Friday, June 21, 2019
The Oregon Health Authority, Health Licensing Office recently became aware of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall for several brands and types of tattoo ink that are being recalled due to contamination with microorganisms and thus, if used, could cause infection. FDA recall notice and product information.
| | | 6/3/2019 | | No | | Board of Denture Technology | No | | | Temporary Administrative Rules Filed for the Board of Denture Technology
Monday, June 03, 2019
| | | 5/30/2019 | | No | The Health Licensing Office is seeking volunteer citizens to serve on the Board of Denture Technology (Board). The current vacancies are:
- One active licensed Denturist
- One Oregon licensed Dentist in active practice
- Two Public Members
| Board of Denture Technology | No |
The Health Licensing Office is seeking volunteer citizens to serve on the Board of Denture Technology (Board). The current vacancies are:
- One active licensed Denturist
- One Oregon licensed Dentist in active practice
- Two Public Members
| The Health Licensing Office is seeking volunteer citizens to serve on the Board of Denture Technology (Board). The current vacancies are:
- One active licensed Denturist
- One Oregon licensed Dentist in active practice
- Two Public Members
Board members must be residents of Oregon. Terms of service are three years with a member eligible to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms or until a successor is appointed.
The Board meets 2-3 times yearly at the Health Licensing Office in Salem, Oregon to address topics such as licensing, examinations, fiscal and statistical reports. Members of the Board also discuss policy, legislation and administrative rules.
If you or someone you recommend may be interested in serving on the Board, please complete an Executive Appointments Interest form and submit to the Governor's Office of Executive Appointments.
For more information about serving or the application process, please contact Paige Sims at (503) 373-1915, or email at paige.s.sims@dhsoha.state.or.us.
| Seeking Members to Fill Vacancies on Board of Denture Technology
Thursday, May 30, 2019
The Health Licensing Office is seeking volunteer citizens to serve on the Board of Denture Technology (Board). The current vacancies are:
- One active licensed Denturist
- One Oregon licensed Dentist in active practice
- Two Public Members
Board members must be residents of Oregon. Terms of service are three years with a member eligible to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms or until a successor is appointed.
The Board meets 2-3 times yearly at the Health Licensing Office in Salem, Oregon to address topics such as licensing, examinations, fiscal and statistical reports. Members of the Board also discuss policy, legislation and administrative rules.
If you or someone you recommend may be interested in serving on the Board, please complete an Executive Appointments Interest form and submit to the Governor's Office of Executive Appointments.
For more information about serving or the application process, please contact Paige Sims at (503) 373-1915, or email at paige.s.sims@state.or.us.
| | | 5/17/2019 | | Yes | For those of you working in the field of Cosmetology interested in learning more about your profession, please check out the Northwest Stylist. The Northwest Stylist is a monthly online magazine published in Portland, Oregon and features news from Oregon and Washington.
| Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology | No |
For those of you working in the field of Cosmetology interested in learning more about your profession, please check out the Northwest Stylist. The Northwest Stylist is a monthly online magazine published in Portland, Oregon and features news from Oregon and Washington.
| For those of you working in the field of Cosmetology interested in learning more about your profession, please check out the Northwest Stylist. The Northwest Stylist is a monthly online magazine published in Portland, Oregon and features news from Oregon and Washington.
| Northwest Stylist Digital Magazine
Friday, May 17, 2019
For those of you working in the field of Cosmetology interested in learning more about your profession, please check out the Northwest Stylist. The Northwest Stylist is a monthly online magazine published in Portland, Oregon and features news from Oregon and Washington.
| | | 3/20/2019 | | No | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cometology are currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for all cosmetology fields of practice (barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology and natural hair care). All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). Topics under review include, but are not limited to, facility standards, esthetics scope of practice, safety and infection control. | Board of Cosmetology | No |
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cometology are currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for all cosmetology fields of practice (barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology and natural hair care). All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). Topics under review include, but are not limited to, facility standards, esthetics scope of practice, safety and infection control. | The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cometology are currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for all cosmetology fields of practice (barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology and natural hair care). All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). Topics under review include, but are not limited to, facility standards, esthetics scope of practice, safety and infection control.
RACs are generally made up of 10 to 12 members depending on the interest received. When considering individuals to serve on a RAC, several factors influence the decision including geographic location, diversity and expertise in the industry. The positions the RAC is seeking to fill consist of at least the following:
- One (1) certified advanced esthetitian
- Five (5) practitioners specializing in each field of practice
- One (1) medical professional (registered nurse, physician)
- Two (2) small business owners or operators
- One (1) basic esthetics educator
RACs provide an opportunity for external experts, individuals, entities and advocates to provide input and recommendations to the Board and the HLO during the rulemaking process. If you are interested in serving the RAC, please complete the RAC Interest Form or contact Samie Patnode or Maria Gutierrez for further information or the need for special accomodations to serve.
Meeting dates for the RAC have not yet been scheduled. Prompt notice will be given when meeting dates have been determined. | Seeking Members for the Board of Cosmetology Rules Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cometology are currently seeking interested parties to serve as experts on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for all cosmetology fields of practice (barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology and natural hair care). All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). Topics under review include, but are not limited to, facility standards, esthetics scope of practice, safety and infection control.
RACs are generally made up of 10 to 12 members depending on the interest received. When considering individuals to serve on a RAC, several factors influence the decision including geographic location, diversity and expertise in the industry. The positions the RAC is seeking to fill consist of at least the following:
- One (1) certified advanced esthetitian
- Five (5) practitioners specializing in each field of practice
- One (1) medical professional (registered nurse, physician)
- Two (2) small business owners or operators
- One (1) basic esthetics educator
RACs provide an opportunity for external experts, individuals, entities and advocates to provide input and recommendations to the Board and the HLO during the rulemaking process. If you are interested in serving the RAC, please complete the RAC Interest Form or contact Samie Patnode or Maria Gutierrez for further information or the need for special accomodations to serve.
Meeting dates for the RAC have not yet been scheduled. Prompt notice will be given when meeting dates have been determined. | | | 3/19/2019 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office frequently gets inquiries regarding whether certain procedures, products or practices including use of specific devices or technologies are within either esthetics or advanced esthetics.
In order to determine whether a certain practice or procedure is within the scope of practice for any regulated profession we turn to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS or law). The law provides a broad framework in terms of what is in scope of practice and what is not.
The Office has provided a simplified tool to help individuals determine if certain practices, procedures or products are within the scope of practice of esthetics or advanced esthetics or neither. | Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology | Yes |
The Health Licensing Office frequently gets inquiries regarding whether certain procedures, products or practices including use of specific devices or technologies are within either esthetics or advanced esthetics.
In order to determine whether a certain practice or procedure is within the scope of practice for any regulated profession we turn to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS or law). The law provides a broad framework in terms of what is in scope of practice and what is not.
The Office has provided a simplified tool to help individuals determine if certain practices, procedures or products are within the scope of practice of esthetics or advanced esthetics or neither. | The Health Licensing Office frequently gets inquiries regarding whether certain procedures, products or practices including use of specific devices or technologies are within either esthetics or advanced esthetics.
In order to determine whether a certain practice or procedure is within the scope of practice for any regulated profession we turn to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS or law). The law provides a broad framework in terms of what is in scope of practice and what is not.
The Office has provided a simplified tool to help individuals determine if certain practices, procedures or products are within the scope of practice of esthetics or advanced esthetics or neither. 690.005 Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225. As used in ORS 690.005 to 690.225:
“Esthetics” means any of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments:
(a) The use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams.
(b) Temporary removal of hair.
(c) Makeup artistry.
(d) Eyelash services.
(e) Facial and body wrapping.
(f) Facial and body waxing.
Esthetics example - eyelash services including tinting, extending or perming:
1. Are eyelash services performed on human skin or hair? Yes.
2. Are eyelash services performed for the purposed of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for the medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental aliments? Yes.
3. Is the procedure temporary removal of hair, makeup artistry, eyelash services, facial and body waxing or wrapping? Yes.
676.930 Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660. As used in ORS 676.630 to 676.660:
(1) “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser or other device registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities:
(a) Skin rejuvenation;
(b) Photo rejuvenation;
(c) Body contouring;
(d) Dyschromia reduction;
(e) Cellulite reduction;
(f) Hair removal or reduction; and
(g) Nonablative tattoo removal.
Advanced esthetics example - nonablative tattoo removal:
1. Is nonablative tattoo removal performed on human skin or hair? Yes.
2. Is a United States Food and Drug Administration registered device used to perform the nonablative tattoo removal? Yes. If so the requirement listed in OAR 819 Division 30 must be met.
3. Is the procedure nonablative? Yes.
4. Has the procedure been prohibited by the Board by rule? No.
Use the flow chart to determine is a procedure is within the scope of practice of a certified advanced esthetician or a basic certified esthetician. | Esthetics Versus Advanced Esthetics - In Scope of Practice or Out
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The Health Licensing Office frequently gets inquiries regarding whether certain procedures, products or practices including use of specific devices or technologies are within either esthetics or advanced esthetics.
In order to determine whether a certain practice or procedure is within the scope of practice for any regulated profession we turn to the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS or law). The law provides a broad framework in terms of what is in scope of practice and what is not.
The Office has provided a simplified tool to help individuals determine if certain practices, procedures or products are within the scope of practice of esthetics or advanced esthetics or neither. 690.005 Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225. As used in ORS 690.005 to 690.225:
“Esthetics” means any of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments:
(a) The use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams.
(b) Temporary removal of hair.
(c) Makeup artistry.
(d) Eyelash services.
(e) Facial and body wrapping.
(f) Facial and body waxing.
Esthetics example - eyelash services including tinting, extending or perming:
1. Are eyelash services performed on human skin or hair? Yes.
2. Are eyelash services performed for the purposed of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for the medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental aliments? Yes.
3. Is the procedure temporary removal of hair, makeup artistry, eyelash services, facial and body waxing or wrapping? Yes.
676.930 Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660. As used in ORS 676.630 to 676.660:
(1) “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser or other device registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities:
(a) Skin rejuvenation;
(b) Photo rejuvenation;
(c) Body contouring;
(d) Dyschromia reduction;
(e) Cellulite reduction;
(f) Hair removal or reduction; and
(g) Nonablative tattoo removal.
Advanced esthetics example - nonablative tattoo removal:
1. Is nonablative tattoo removal performed on human skin or hair? Yes.
2. Is a United States Food and Drug Administration registered device used to perform the nonablative tattoo removal? Yes. If so the requirement listed in OAR 819 Division 30 must be met.
3. Is the procedure nonablative? Yes.
4. Has the procedure been prohibited by the Board by rule? No.
Use the flow chart to determine is a procedure is within the scope of practice of a certified advanced esthetician or a basic certified esthetician. | | | 2/4/2019 | | Yes | The tinnitus Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 331-670-0010(11), and 331-670-0020(1)(c), went into effect on July 1, 2018. Those rules were adopted after a lengthy public comment period. The rules provided clarity to licensees regarding their scope of practice, which is set forth in Oregon statute. | Advisory Council on Hearing Aids | No |
The tinnitus Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 331-670-0010(11), and 331-670-0020(1)(c), went into effect on July 1, 2018. Those rules were adopted after a lengthy public comment period. The rules provided clarity to licensees regarding their scope of practice, which is set forth in Oregon statute. | The tinnitus Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 331-670-0010(11), and 331-670-0020(1)(c), went into effect on July 1, 2018. Those rules were adopted after a lengthy public comment period. The rules provided clarity to licensees regarding their scope of practice, which is set forth in Oregon statute.
For a bit of background, the first FAQ on tinnitus was released on July 15, 2015. It explained that a hearing aid specialist cannot diagnose or treat tinnitus. Given that a hearing aid specialist cannot diagnose or treat tinnitus, what can a hearing aid specialist do in relation to the condition? The new rules address that question and, those rules are also addressed in the new FAQ's on tinnitus, dated July 9, 2018.
For statute and rule review, visit the Laws and Rules page for the Advisory Council on hearing Aids.
To compare the 2015 and 2018 FAQ's, please visit the links below:
| Tinnitus Rules and FAQ's
Monday, February 04, 2019
The tinnitus Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 331-670-0010(11), and 331-670-0020(1)(c), went into effect on July 1, 2018. Those rules were adopted after a lengthy public comment period. The rules provided clarity to licensees regarding their scope of practice, which is set forth in Oregon statute.
For a bit of background, the first FAQ on tinnitus was released on July 15, 2015. It explained that a hearing aid specialist cannot diagnose or treat tinnitus. Given that a hearing aid specialist cannot diagnose or treat tinnitus, what can a hearing aid specialist do in relation to the condition? The new rules address that question and, those rules are also addressed in the new FAQ's on tinnitus, dated July 9, 2018.
For statute and rule review, visit the Laws and Rules page for the Advisory Council on hearing Aids.
To compare the 2015 and 2018 FAQ's, please visit the links below:
| | | 8/1/2018 | | No | On July 25, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced the suspension of the Oregon Common Credentialing Program. Licensed Dietitians were one of the professions that would have been required to participate in the program. | Board of Licensed Dietitians | No |
On July 25, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced the suspension of the Oregon Common Credentialing Program. Licensed Dietitians were one of the professions that would have been required to participate in the program. | On July 25, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced the suspension of the Oregon Common Credentialing Program. Licensed Dietitians were one of the professions that would have been required to participate in the program.
The Oregon Common Credentialing Program (OCCP), which is mandated by SB 604 (2013), establishes a program and database for credentialing organizations to access the information necessary to credential or re-credential all health care practitioners in the state. The OCCP is intended to simplify the administrative processes related to credentialing, reduce burden on practitioners, and eliminate duplication for credentialing organizations.
The OCCP was intended to be solely fee funded, and no startup funding was allocated. This meant OHA has covered the costs of planning and implementation and planned to recoup these costs through program fees once the program launched. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of taking the time necessary to ensure the OCCP is successful before requiring broad participation. Delaying required participation means OHA will not collect fee revenue this biennium, creating a budget shortfall.
This project ended up being more complex, more expensive, and has taken considerably longer to implement than anyone predicted. OHA encountered significant challenges in designing a program that addressed the complexities of business practices while meeting accrediting entity standards for credentialing.For additional information regarding the suspension please review the FAQs provided by the OHA, and the OCCP website.
| Oregon Common Credentialing Program Suspended
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
On July 25, 2018, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced the suspension of the Oregon Common Credentialing Program. Licensed Dietitians were one of the professions that would have been required to participate in the program.
The Oregon Common Credentialing Program (OCCP), which is mandated by SB 604 (2013), establishes a program and database for credentialing organizations to access the information necessary to credential or re-credential all health care practitioners in the state. The OCCP is intended to simplify the administrative processes related to credentialing, reduce burden on practitioners, and eliminate duplication for credentialing organizations.
The OCCP was intended to be solely fee funded, and no startup funding was allocated. This meant OHA has covered the costs of planning and implementation and planned to recoup these costs through program fees once the program launched. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of taking the time necessary to ensure the OCCP is successful before requiring broad participation. Delaying required participation means OHA will not collect fee revenue this biennium, creating a budget shortfall.
This project ended up being more complex, more expensive, and has taken considerably longer to implement than anyone predicted. OHA encountered significant challenges in designing a program that addressed the complexities of business practices while meeting accrediting entity standards for credentialing.For additional information regarding the suspension please review the FAQs provided by the OHA, and the OCCP website.
| | | 7/23/2018 | | No | | Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board | No | | | Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board Rule Petition
Monday, July 23, 2018
| | | 7/20/2018 | | No | BASIC ESTHETICS VS ADVANCED ESTHETICS
The
Board of Cosmetology and Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians will
participate in a collaborative rulemaking process to delineate the scope
of practice between basic and advanced esthetics as well as
qualification and practice standard requirements.
As part of the rulemaking process a
joint Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will be appointed made up of both
advanced and basic estheticians. | | No |
BASIC ESTHETICS VS ADVANCED ESTHETICS
The
Board of Cosmetology and Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians will
participate in a collaborative rulemaking process to delineate the scope
of practice between basic and advanced esthetics as well as
qualification and practice standard requirements.
As part of the rulemaking process a
joint Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will be appointed made up of both
advanced and basic estheticians. | BASIC ESTHETICS VS ADVANCED ESTHETICS
The Board of Cosmetology and Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians will participate in a collaborative rulemaking process to delineate the scope of practice between basic and advanced esthetics as well as qualification and practice standard requirements. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
• Defining ablative, injury, wound, exfoliate etc.;
• Depth and layers of skin;
• Chemical peels;
• Microneedling;
• Devices; and
• Technologies
As part of the rulemaking process a joint Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will be appointed made up of both advanced and basic estheticians. The joint committee will ensure a collaborative and diverse set of recommendations are presented to each board and the Health Licensing Office (HLO). HLO is recruiting for the following positions:
• 2 certified advanced estheticians;
• 2 basic estheticians;
• 2 medical professionals (registered nurse, physician);
• 1 small business;
• 1 advanced esthetics educator; and
• 1 basic esthetics educator
The joint RAC is tentatively scheduled to meet on the following dates at the HLO, 1430
Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301:
• August 15 at 10 a.m.
• August 29 at 10 a.m.
Following the joint Rules Advisory Committee meetings, the Board of Cosmetology will continue to review administrative rules as they relate to cosmetology fields of practice. All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). An additional RAC will be appointed. HLO is recruiting for the following positions to continue rulemaking for the Board of Cosmetology ONLY:
• 1 certified advanced estheticians;
• 5 practitioners specializing in each field of practice (barbering, esthetics, hair design, nail technology and natural hair care;
• 1 medical professionals (registered nurse, physician);
• 2 cosmetology facility (small business) owners; and
• 1 cosmetology educator
The Board of Cosmetology RAC is tentatively scheduled to meet on the following dates
at the HLO, 1430 Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301:
• October 3 at 10 a.m.
• October 17 at 10 a.m.
If you are interested in serving on the RAC complete a RAC interest form or contact Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@dhsoha.state.or.us or Maria Gutierrez at: maria.s.gutierrez@dhsoha.state.or.us for further information. ALL interest forms must be submitted by Monday, August 6, 2018, at 5 p.m.
| Rules Advisory Committee Members Needed
Friday, July 20, 2018
BASIC ESTHETICS VS ADVANCED ESTHETICS
The Board of Cosmetology and Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians will participate in a collaborative rulemaking process to delineate the scope of practice between basic and advanced esthetics as well as qualification and practice standard requirements. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
• Defining ablative, injury, wound, exfoliate etc.;
• Depth and layers of skin;
• Chemical peels;
• Microneedling;
• Devices; and
• Technologies
As part of the rulemaking process a joint Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will be appointed made up of both advanced and basic estheticians. The joint committee will ensure a collaborative and diverse set of recommendations are presented to each board and the Health Licensing Office (HLO). HLO is recruiting for the following positions:
• 2 certified advanced estheticians;
• 2 basic estheticians;
• 2 medical professionals (registered nurse, physician);
• 1 small business;
• 1 advanced esthetics educator; and
• 1 basic esthetics educator
The joint RAC is tentatively scheduled to meet on the following dates at the HLO, 1430
Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301:
• August 15 at 10 a.m.
• August 29 at 10 a.m.
Following the joint Rules Advisory Committee meetings, the Board of Cosmetology will continue to review administrative rules as they relate to cosmetology fields of practice. All administrative rules will be reviewed for accuracy and applicability to the cosmetology profession (five-year rule review). An additional RAC will be appointed. HLO is recruiting for the following positions to continue rulemaking for the Board of Cosmetology ONLY:
• 1 certified advanced estheticians;
• 5 practitioners specializing in each field of practice (barbering, esthetics, hair design, nail technology and natural hair care;
• 1 medical professionals (registered nurse, physician);
• 2 cosmetology facility (small business) owners; and
• 1 cosmetology educator
The Board of Cosmetology RAC is tentatively scheduled to meet on the following dates
at the HLO, 1430 Tandem Ave NE, Suite 180, Salem OR 97301:
• October 3 at 10 a.m.
• October 17 at 10 a.m.
If you are interested in serving on the RAC complete a RAC interest form or contact Samie Patnode at: samie.patnode@state.or.us or Maria Gutierrez at: maria.s.gutierrez@state.or.us for further information. ALL interest forms must be submitted by Monday, August 6, 2018, at 5 p.m.
| | | 4/20/2018 | | Yes | | Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology, Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners | Yes | | | Are you an "Independent Contractor?"
Friday, April 20, 2018
| | | 4/20/2018 | | No | 2018 House Bill 4129 is adding a license type and changing the name of the Nursing Home Administrators Board to the Long Term Care Administrators Board. Exisiting licenses for Nursing Home Administrators are still valid. | Long Term Care Administrators Board | No |
2018 House Bill 4129 is adding a license type and changing the name of the Nursing Home Administrators Board to the Long Term Care Administrators Board. Exisiting licenses for Nursing Home Administrators are still valid. | Due to House Bill 4129, the Nursing Home Administrators Board held its last meeting on April 12, 2018.
The bill brings on a new profession for licensing and changes the board name to the Long Term Care Administrators Board with all new members.
This board will have nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. All members of the board must be Oregon residents and concerned with the care and treatment of the chronically ill or infirm elderly patients. The following positions will be on the board:
- Three nursing home administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 to 678.820;
- Three residential care facility administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 to 678.820, at least one of whom serves in a memory care community;
- One physician licensed under ORS 677.100 to 677.228, who has expertise in geriatric care or care for persons with disabilities;
- Two members of the public who are not: otherwise eligible for appointment to the board or a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling of a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator.
This new board will involve a high commitment level from members as a rule writing and examination creation will require numerous in-person meetings. The Governor's Office of Executive Appointments will be reviewing board interest forms to build a very diverse board by appointing members from different ethnic backgrounds and geographic locations throughout the state of Oregon.
| Changes for the Nursing Home Administrators Board
Friday, April 20, 2018
Due to House Bill 4129, the Nursing Home Administrators Board held its last meeting on April 12, 2018.
The bill brings on a new profession for licensing and changes the board name to the Long Term Care Administrators Board with all new members.
This board will have nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation. All members of the board must be Oregon residents and concerned with the care and treatment of the chronically ill or infirm elderly patients. The following positions will be on the board:
- Three nursing home administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 to 678.820;
- Three residential care facility administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 to 678.820, at least one of whom serves in a memory care community;
- One physician licensed under ORS 677.100 to 677.228, who has expertise in geriatric care or care for persons with disabilities;
- Two members of the public who are not: otherwise eligible for appointment to the board or a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling of a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator.
This new board will involve a high commitment level from members as a rule writing and examination creation will require numerous in-person meetings. The Governor's Office of Executive Appointments will be reviewing board interest forms to build a very diverse board by appointing members from different ethnic backgrounds and geographic locations throughout the state of Oregon.
| | | 3/21/2018 | | No | | Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, Board of Cosmetology | No | | Updated: March 14, 2018
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has received numerous questions and inquiries regarding the use of cosmetic injectables with trade names such as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm by basic and advanced estheticians.
Question: Is it within the scope of practice for basic or advanced estheticians to provide cosmetic injection services to clients (e.g. Botox)?
Short Answer: No, providing cosmetic injections to clients is NOT in the scope of practice for basic or advanced esthetics.
Long Answer: The Board of Cosmetology and the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians do not regulate the practice of medicine, nor does it have the authority or expertise to define what is and what is not considered to be the practice of medicine. The Board does have the authority to issue certificates to individuals who meets qualifications and define the scope of practice for basic and advanced esthetic scope of practice within the parameters of the law.
ORS 690.005(5) limits the scope of practice for advanced esthetics.
“Esthetics” means any of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments:
• (a) use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams
• (b) Temporary removal of hair.
• (c) Makeup artistry.
• (d) Eyelash services.
• (e) Facial and body wrapping.
• (f) Facial and body waxing.
ORS 676.630(1) limits the scope of practice for advanced esthetics to the following modalities:
(1) “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser or other device registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities:
Skin rejuvenation;
(b) Photo rejuvenation;
(c) Body contouring;
(d) Dyschromia reduction;
(e) Cellulite reduction
(f) Hair removal or reduction; and
(g) Nonablative tattoo removal.
The Oregon Medical Board is the entity authorized to determine what is and what not the practice of medicine is. An esthetician administering injectable cosmetics is providing a service that is outside the scope of practice for an esthetician in Oregon. Questions regarding the practice of medicine including delegation and supervision authority should contact the Oregon Medical Board.
Important Note: The HLO does not provide personal legal advice to licensees or members of the public. The responses below are specific to only those questions asked. Even slight changes in the scope or content of the question may change the applicability of these responses in a different situation. Please consult your own attorney for legal advice regarding Oregon laws and administrative rules.
| Practice Clarification on Cosmetic Injectables (e.g. Botox)
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Updated: March 14, 2018
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has received numerous questions and inquiries regarding the use of cosmetic injectables with trade names such as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm by basic and advanced estheticians.
Question: Is it within the scope of practice for basic or advanced estheticians to provide cosmetic injection services to clients (e.g. Botox)?
Short Answer: No, providing cosmetic injections to clients is NOT in the scope of practice for basic or advanced esthetics.
Long Answer: The Board of Cosmetology and the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians do not regulate the practice of medicine, nor does it have the authority or expertise to define what is and what is not considered to be the practice of medicine. The Board does have the authority to issue certificates to individuals who meets qualifications and define the scope of practice for basic and advanced esthetic scope of practice within the parameters of the law.
ORS 690.005(5) limits the scope of practice for advanced esthetics.
“Esthetics” means any of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments:
• (a) use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams
• (b) Temporary removal of hair.
• (c) Makeup artistry.
• (d) Eyelash services.
• (e) Facial and body wrapping.
• (f) Facial and body waxing.
ORS 676.630(1) limits the scope of practice for advanced esthetics to the following modalities:
(1) “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser or other device registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities:
Skin rejuvenation;
(b) Photo rejuvenation;
(c) Body contouring;
(d) Dyschromia reduction;
(e) Cellulite reduction
(f) Hair removal or reduction; and
(g) Nonablative tattoo removal.
The Oregon Medical Board is the entity authorized to determine what is and what not the practice of medicine is. An esthetician administering injectable cosmetics is providing a service that is outside the scope of practice for an esthetician in Oregon. Questions regarding the practice of medicine including delegation and supervision authority should contact the Oregon Medical Board.
Important Note: The HLO does not provide personal legal advice to licensees or members of the public. The responses below are specific to only those questions asked. Even slight changes in the scope or content of the question may change the applicability of these responses in a different situation. Please consult your own attorney for legal advice regarding Oregon laws and administrative rules.
| | | 11/6/2017 | | Yes | The Health Licensing Office issued a Practice Clarification regarding exemptions for performing makeup artistry services. | Board of Cosmetology | No |
The Health Licensing Office issued a Practice Clarification regarding exemptions for performing makeup artistry services. | The Health Licensing Office issued a Practice Clarification regarding exemptions for performing makeup artistry services. | Hair Design Exemptions Practice Clarification
Monday, November 06, 2017
The Health Licensing Office issued a Practice Clarification regarding exemptions for performing makeup artistry services. | | | 12/28/2016 | | Yes | | | No | | Keeping tattoo facilities clean and their artists, staff and clients free of infection is the focus of a new video from Oregon's Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners. The video details some of the state's safety and sanitation rules for tattoo artists and facilities.
Oregon significantly revised its rules for tattoo artists in 2012 and made a few more changes this fall. The video covers the regulations and notes some effective practices including how to avoid cross-contamination during a tattoo service, proper handwashing techniques, client record requirements, how to clean up the work station after the tattoo service and proper techniques for sterilizing equipment.
In addition to the practitioner video, the Oregon Health Authority has created a video for consumers with some tips for choosing a safe and clean tattoo artist and facility.
These tips include: searching the Health Licensing Office database to make sure the artist and facility have current licenses, looking for licenses on display in the shop and keeping an eye out for a clean station that includes bottles, cords and machines bagged to avoid cross-contamination.
OHA will be holding a Facebook Live Q&A on tattoo safety rules at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at http://www.facebook.com/OregonHealthAuthority.
Please note that these videos do not cover all Oregon tattoo rules. Each licensee is responsible for knowing and complying with all rules from the Health Licensing Office and Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, including those not discussed in the videos.
For more information
| Tattoo Safety and Infection Control Video
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Keeping tattoo facilities clean and their artists, staff and clients free of infection is the focus of a new video from Oregon's Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners. The video details some of the state's safety and sanitation rules for tattoo artists and facilities.
Oregon significantly revised its rules for tattoo artists in 2012 and made a few more changes this fall. The video covers the regulations and notes some effective practices including how to avoid cross-contamination during a tattoo service, proper handwashing techniques, client record requirements, how to clean up the work station after the tattoo service and proper techniques for sterilizing equipment.
In addition to the practitioner video, the Oregon Health Authority has created a video for consumers with some tips for choosing a safe and clean tattoo artist and facility.
These tips include: searching the Health Licensing Office database to make sure the artist and facility have current licenses, looking for licenses on display in the shop and keeping an eye out for a clean station that includes bottles, cords and machines bagged to avoid cross-contamination.
OHA will be holding a Facebook Live Q&A on tattoo safety rules at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at http://www.facebook.com/OregonHealthAuthority.
Please note that these videos do not cover all Oregon tattoo rules. Each licensee is responsible for knowing and complying with all rules from the Health Licensing Office and Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, including those not discussed in the videos.
For more information
| | | 8/29/2016 | | Yes | Licensed Dietitians are among the health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent survey can be found here: https://oregondas.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=SST5S9 | Board of Licensed Dietitians | No |
Licensed Dietitians are among the health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent survey can be found here: https://oregondas.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=SST5S9 | Licensed Dietitians are among the health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent survey can be found here: https://oregondas.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=SST5S9 | Link to Licensed Dietitians Survey
Monday, August 29, 2016
Licensed Dietitians are among the health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent survey can be found here: https://oregondas.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=SST5S9 | | | 7/15/2016 | | Yes | During the 2015 Legislative session, Senate Bill 230 was enacted, adding respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists to the list of health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including licensed dietitians, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent surveys can be found here: Respiratory Therapist survey and Polysomnographic Technologist survey. | Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board | No |
During the 2015 Legislative session, Senate Bill 230 was enacted, adding respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists to the list of health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including licensed dietitians, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal. The most recent surveys can be found here: Respiratory Therapist survey and Polysomnographic Technologist survey. | During the 2015 Legislative session, Senate Bill 230 was enacted, adding respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists to the list of health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including licensed dietitians, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal.
The most recent surveys can be found here: | Survey Response Required for RT and PT Renewals
Friday, July 15, 2016
During the 2015 Legislative session, Senate Bill 230 was enacted, adding respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists to the list of health care professionals who must provide certain demographic and practice information prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to renew their license. This information is collected through an online survey that is sent directly to OHA. Currently other health care professionals, including licensed dietitians, who are required to provide this information pay a $2 fee annually, which is collected at the time of renewal.
The most recent surveys can be found here: | | | 3/29/2016 | | Yes | I want to start a tattoo school. What is the process?: The Health Licensing Office must review and approve your school's course of study to ensure that training standards and objectives are met according to Oregon Administrative Rule 331-915-0005. | Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners | No |
I want to start a tattoo school. What is the process?: The Health Licensing Office must review and approve your school's course of study to ensure that training standards and objectives are met according to Oregon Administrative Rule 331-915-0005. | I want to start a tattoo school. What is the process?
The Health Licensing Office must review and approve your school's course of study to ensure that training standards and objectives are met according to Oregon Administrative Rule 331-915-0005.
This course of study must include at least 360 hours of instruction: 210 hours of theory and 150 hours of practical work, with a minimum of 50 completed procedures.
Submit the Course of Study Approval Application, along with your school's course of study, to the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, Oregon 97301-2192.
The HLO will review the course and provide written notification of the outcome of the review.
Once it's approved, the Higher Education Coordinating Commision Office of Private Postsecondary Education (HECC-OPPE) will be notified. The HECC-OPPE is required to obtain course of study approval from the HLO prior to issuing a license to a private career school of tattooing.
Once the HECC-OPPE has issued your school a license to operate, the HLO will provide you with information to help prepare your students to meet the requirements to obtain a tattoo license in Oregon.
More information
| Starting a Licensed Tattoo School: A Look at the Process
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I want to start a tattoo school. What is the process?
The Health Licensing Office must review and approve your school's course of study to ensure that training standards and objectives are met according to Oregon Administrative Rule 331-915-0005.
This course of study must include at least 360 hours of instruction: 210 hours of theory and 150 hours of practical work, with a minimum of 50 completed procedures.
Submit the Course of Study Approval Application, along with your school's course of study, to the Health Licensing Office, 1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180, Salem, Oregon 97301-2192.
The HLO will review the course and provide written notification of the outcome of the review.
Once it's approved, the Higher Education Coordinating Commision Office of Private Postsecondary Education (HECC-OPPE) will be notified. The HECC-OPPE is required to obtain course of study approval from the HLO prior to issuing a license to a private career school of tattooing.
Once the HECC-OPPE has issued your school a license to operate, the HLO will provide you with information to help prepare your students to meet the requirements to obtain a tattoo license in Oregon.
More information
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