OAR 331-715-0010
License Issuance and Renewal

(1) A licensee is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the renewal of a license, and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a duplicate license.
(2) License renewals under this rule is valid for one year.
(3) LICENSE RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, license renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status. To renew, the licensee must submit:
(a) Renewal application form;
(b) Payment of required renewal fee pursuant to OAR 331-705-0060;
(c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 331-720-0010 (Continuing Education Requirements for Respiratory Care) or 331-720-0015 (Continuing Education Requirements for Polysomnography), on a form prescribed by the Office, whether license is current or inactive; and
(d) Attest to having provided the required information to the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 (Information required for renewal of certain licenses) and pay fee established by Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 (Information required for renewal of certain licenses); and
(e) Information, on a form prescribed by the Office, permitting the Office to perform a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004 (Fingerprinting, State and Nationwide Criminal Background Checks, Fitness Determinations).
(4) INACTIVE LICENSE RENEWAL: A license may be inactive for up to three years. A licensee who is inactive is not authorized to practice. When renewing after entering inactive status, the licensee must submit the following:
(a) Renewal application form;
(b) Payment of delinquency and license fees pursuant to OAR 331-705-0060;
(c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 331-720-0010 (Continuing Education Requirements for Respiratory Care) or 331-720-0015 (Continuing Education Requirements for Polysomnography), on a form prescribed by the Office, whether license is current or inactive;
(d) Attest to having provided the required information to the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 (Information required for renewal of certain licenses) and pay fee established by Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 (Information required for renewal of certain licenses); and
(e) Information, on a form prescribed by the Office, permitting the Office to perform a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004 (Fingerprinting, State and Nationwide Criminal Background Checks, Fitness Determinations).
(5) EXPIRED LICENSE: A license that has been inactive for more than three years is expired and the licensee must reapply for licensure and meet the requirements listed in OAR 331-710-0010 (Application Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist License) or 331-710-0050 (Application Requirements for Polysomnographic Technologist License).

Source: Rule 331-715-0010 — License Issuance and Renewal, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-715-0010.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 331-715-0010’s source at or​.us