Section 681.480 – State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account; disbursement of receipts.
The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under this chapter shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board for […]
Section 681.490 – Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas; remedies; civil penalties.
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: (a) May, upon its own motion, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. (b) Shall, upon the complaint of any resident of this state, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. (2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may: (a) Take evidence; (b) […]
Section 681.325 – Issuance of conditional license; scope of practice; renewal.
(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 […]
Section 681.495 – Board duty to investigate complaints.
Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. [1997 c.791 §31]
Section 681.330 – Application of rules of ethical standards of practice.
The rules and regulations of ethical standards of practice adopted pursuant to ORS 681.420 (5) shall govern the conduct of all persons who hold a license or conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology or a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant. [Formerly 694.415; 1995 c.280 §13; 2001 c.626 §2]
Section 681.505 – Report of suspected violations; liability of complainant.
(1)(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall report any suspected violation of this chapter or any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. (b) […]
Section 681.340 – Fees; waiver; exclusivity of fees; rules.
(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 […]
Section 681.350 – Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license; civil penalties.
(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 […]
Section 681.205 – Definitions.
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 […]
Section 681.220 – Policy.
It is declared to be a policy of this state that it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public in order to: (1) Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare; (2) Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; (3) Protect […]