ORS 688.405
Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605


As used in ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation):

(1)

“Actively engaged” means:

(a)

Practicing medical imaging;

(b)

Supervising or providing administrative services for medical imaging licensees, or students or trainees learning a medical imaging modality, at an institution that provides medical imaging services;

(c)

Teaching, providing instruction for or administrating a medical imaging program at an institution recognized by the Board of Medical Imaging as an educational institution; or

(d)

Having retired from the practice of medical imaging, provided that the retired medical imaging licensee has not been retired for more than six years and was in good standing with the board at the time of retirement.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(a)

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

(b)

An individual licensed by the board and credentialed by a credentialing organization in the medical imaging modality being studied by a student.

(4)

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

(5)

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

(6)

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

(7)

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

(8)

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

(9)

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(a)

“Ionizing radiation” means alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, X-rays, neutrons, high-speed electrons, high-speed protons or other particles capable of producing ions.

(b)

“Ionizing radiation” does not include nonionizing radiation.

(10)

“License” means a license issued by the board to practice one or more of the medical imaging modalities.

(11)

“Licensed nurse practitioner” means a nurse practitioner licensed in Oregon.

(12)

“Licensed physician” means a physician or surgeon licensed in Oregon.

(13)

“Licensed physician assistant” means a physician assistant licensed in Oregon.

(14)

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

(15)

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

(16)

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

(17)

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(a)

“Medical imaging” means the use of specialized equipment for the production of visual representations of human anatomy, tissues or organs.

(b)

“Medical imaging” includes but is not limited to X-ray, single photon emission, positron emission technology, ultrasound, magnetic fields, visible light and radio waves.

(18)

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

(19)

“Medical imaging modality” means:

(a)

Diagnostic medical sonography and all its subspecialties;

(b)

Magnetic resonance imaging and all its subspecialties;

(c)

Nuclear medicine technology and all its subspecialties;

(d)

Radiation therapy and all its subspecialties; or

(e)

Radiography and all its subspecialties.

(20)

“Nonionizing radiation” includes radiation such as radiofrequency or microwaves, visible, infrared or ultraviolet light or ultrasound.

(21)

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

(22)

“Radiation therapy” means the use of ionizing radiation on a human being for therapeutic purposes.

(23)

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

(24)

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

(25)

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

(26)

“Student” means an individual enrolled in:

(a)

An approved school; or

(b)

A limited X-ray machine operator course of study.

(27)

“Supervision” means the act of monitoring and reviewing the performance of medical imaging licensees or limited X-ray machine operators through regular inspections of work produced, regardless of whether the supervising individual is continuously physically present during the use of medical imaging equipment or X-ray equipment. [1977 c.534 §2; 1981 c.603 §6; 1999 c.517 §1; 2009 c.833 §1; 2011 c.9 §86; 2013 c.87 §1; 2015 c.385 §2]

Source: Section 688.405 — Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html.

688.010
Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201
688.015
Findings and purpose
688.020
License required to practice physical therapy or use designation
688.030
Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201
688.035
Short title
688.040
Licensing procedure
688.050
Qualifications of physical therapist
688.055
Qualifications of physical therapist assistant
688.080
Reciprocity
688.090
License
688.100
Renewals
688.110
Temporary permit
688.120
Fraudulent representations prohibited
688.125
Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice
688.132
Duty to refer person
688.135
Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist
688.140
Grounds for discipline
688.145
Discipline procedure
688.160
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
688.201
Disposition of receipts
688.230
Report of suspected violation
688.240
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
688.405
Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605
688.415
License or permit requirement
688.425
Licensed persons may use title
688.435
Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605
688.445
Licensing and renewal procedure
688.455
License fee
688.460
Exemption from certain licensure requirements
688.480
Qualifications of operators of certain equipment
688.485
Examinations
688.495
Licensing of radiographer without examination
688.505
Evidence of continuing education on renewal
688.510
Certificate to practice fluoroscopy
688.515
Limited X-ray machine operator permit
688.517
Bone densitometry certificate
688.520
Inactive licenses and permits
688.525
Grounds for discipline
688.545
Board of Medical Imaging
688.555
Rulemaking
688.557
Authority of board to require fingerprints
688.560
Fees
688.565
Continuing education
688.585
Board of Medical Imaging Account
688.595
Enforcement and inspections
688.600
Investigation of alleged violations
688.603
Fines
688.605
Duty to report violation
688.620
Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse
688.625
Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665
688.630
Certification requirement
688.635
Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician
688.640
Application for certificate
688.645
Fees
688.650
Qualifications for certification
688.655
Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate
688.660
Grounds for discipline of certificate holder
688.665
Rules
688.701
Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734
688.705
Board of Athletic Trainers
688.707
Officers
688.709
Board duties
688.715
Authority of Health Licensing Office
688.718
License required
688.720
Requirements for licensure
688.730
Use of title
688.734
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
688.800
Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840
688.802
License required to practice respiratory care
688.803
License required to practice polysomnography
688.805
Exceptions to license requirements
688.807
Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals
688.810
Use of titles
688.815
License to practice respiratory care
688.819
Polysomnographic technologist license
688.820
Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board
688.825
Selection of board chairperson
688.830
Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board
688.836
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
688.838
Duty to report prohibited conduct
688.840
Immunity from civil liability
688.915
Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules
688.990
Criminal penalties
688.995
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.800 to 688.840
688.997
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718
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