As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Approved college or university” means a college or university offering a graduate program of study in speech-language pathology or audiology, leading to a master’s or doctoral degree, that is fully accredited or conditionally approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or its successor agency, or […]
It is declared to be a policy of this state that it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public in order to: (1) Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare; (2) Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; (3) Protect […]
(1) Without obtaining a license under this chapter, a person may use a procedure included in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology if the procedure is within the person’s scope of practice and the person is: (a) Licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160; (b) Performing basic audiometric testing […]
(1) A license shall be issued to qualified persons either in speech-language pathology or audiology. A person may be licensed in both areas if the person meets the respective qualifications and in such instances the license fee shall be as though for one license. (2) No person shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport […]
An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as a speech-language pathologist if the applicant: (1) Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board, or an equivalent degree as determined by the […]
An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist if the applicant: (1) Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets the following requirements: (a) If the degree was awarded on or before August […]
(1) A person desiring to obtain a license or conditional license from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall make application to the board. (2) The application shall be made upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. (3) The application required by this section shall be accompanied […]
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may adopt rules allowing for the issuance of a temporary speech-language pathology or audiology license or a temporary speech-language pathology assistant certificate. (2) The board may establish fees for temporary licenses and certificates. [2011 c.133 §5] Note: 681.285 was added to and made a […]
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may examine by written or oral examination, or by both. Standards for acceptable performance shall be determined by the board. The board may examine or direct the applicant to be examined for knowledge in whatever theoretical or applied fields in speech-language pathology or audiology […]
The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination described in ORS 681.290 and grant a license to: (1) An applicant who holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the area for which the person is applying for a license. (2) An audiology applicant who […]
(1) On or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, or on or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, each licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall submit to the board an application for renewal of license and pay the renewal fee […]
(1) A conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while the person completes the licensing requirements of this chapter. (2) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may issue a conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an applicant who: (a) Except for the examination and […]
The rules and regulations of ethical standards of practice adopted pursuant to ORS 681.420 (5) shall govern the conduct of all persons who hold a license or conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology or a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant. [Formerly 694.415; 1995 c.280 §13; 2001 c.626 §2]
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, by rule, impose fees for the following: (a) License or certificate fee and renewal thereof. (b) Delinquency fee. (c) Application fee. (d) Inactive license fee. (e) Conditional license fee and renewal thereof. (f) Temporary license or certificate fee and renewal thereof. (2) Every […]
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may refuse to issue or renew any license or conditional license, may suspend or revoke any license or conditional license, may reprimand any licensee or conditional licensee or may place any licensee or conditional licensee on probation if the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee […]
(1) A person may not perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant or use the title speech-language pathology assistant without a certificate to do so issued under this section. (2) To obtain a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall: (a) Submit an application in the form prescribed […]
A speech-language pathologist who employs or otherwise uses the services of a speech-language pathology assistant shall: (1) Be responsible for the extent, type and quality of services provided by each speech-language pathology assistant supervised by the speech-language pathologist; (2) Ensure that persons who receive services from a speech-language pathology assistant receive prior notification that services […]
The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall adopt rules to define the role of speech-language pathology assistants, including but not limited to: (1) The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentation of direct, on-site supervision and the quantity and […]
(1) There is established a State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of […]
A member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 694.455; […]
