OAR Chapter 850 — Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine

Division 1 PROCEDURAL RULES

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0000 Notice of Rulemaking

Before the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine, with the exception of temporary rules, the Board will give notice of the intended action:

(1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360, at least 21 days before the effective date of the rule.

(2) By mailing or delivering copies of the notice to at least 28 days before the effective date, to persons who have requested notice pursuant to 183.335(8).

(3) By mailing copies of the notice to the Associated Press and the Capitol Press; and

(4) At least 49 days before the effective date, to the legislators specified in ORS 183.335(15).

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685
BNE 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-10-04
NE 7-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0005 Model Rules of Practice and Procedure

The Model Rules of Practice and Procedure promulgated by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon under the Administrative Procedure Act are by this reference adopted as the rules of procedure of the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

[ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.]

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 685.125
BNE 2-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-00
NE 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-28-92
NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 1-1985, f. & ef. 3-11-85
NE 4-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80
NE 7, f. 4-11-74, ef. 5-11-74
NE 5, f. 6-1-73, ef. 6-15-73

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0010 Requiring an Answer to Charges as Part of Notices to Parties in Contested Cases

(1) A hearing request, and answer when required, shall be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party’s attorney.

(2) An answer shall be made in writing to the Board with any request for a hearing on a matter related to the following categories of cases where the proposed violation(s) involves allegations of:

(a) Examination subversion or irregularities;

(b) Application subversion or irregularities;

(d) Violations of statutes and / or rules relating to:

(A) Engaging in conduct or practice that is contrary to the recognized standard of ethics of the profession or conduct that may constitute a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public;

(B) Committing negligence related to the practice of naturopathic medicine

(D) Conviction of a crime related to the practice of naturopathic medicine

(E) Advertising

(3) The answer shall include the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice; and

(b) A short, concise statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have.

(4) When an answer is required:

(a) Factual matters alleged in the notice and not denied in the answer shall be presumed admitted;

(b) Failure to raise a particular defense in the answer will be considered a waiver of such defense;

(d) Evidence shall not be taken on any issue not raised in the notice and the answer.

(5) When an answer is required, the party or party’s attorney may amend the response and answer, but no later than 10 days before the scheduled contested case hearing.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 685
OBNM 17-2020, amend filed 12/28/2020, effective 12/28/2020
NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 2-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 3-11-85

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0015 Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer

(1) A hearing request shall be made in writing to the board by the party or the parties’ attorney.

(2) An answer, when required, shall be made in writing to the board by the party or the parties’ attorney. The answer shall include the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice; and

(b) A short and plain statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have.

(3) An answer filed in section (2) may be amended at any time up to 28 days before any scheduled hearing.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 685
OBNM 2-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-13
NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 2-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 3-11-85

Division 5 ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOARD

Or. Admin. R. 850-005-0175 Board Terms

The term for each member of the Board will be three years, with no more than three Board member terms expiring in the same year.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: 685.160
Renumbered from 850-030-0175, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 7-2004, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-04

Or. Admin. R. 850-005-0190 Board and Formulary Council Member Compensation

(1) Board and Formulary Council members of the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, receive compensation per ORS 292.495 and ORS 685.190 for time spent in the performance of their official duties.

(2) Board and Formulary Council members may receive the following for expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties:

(a) Reimbursement of eligible travel expenses.

(b) Mileage reimbursement per the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for privately owned vehicles.

(3) Performance of official duties is defined as.

(a) Attendance at scheduled Board and Council meetings (including special / emergency sessions):

(b) Appointments with Board staff for Board or Council business.

(d) Conferences and activities that the Board has requested that the member attend as its representative.

(e) Scheduled meeting materials review. This compensation is waived if the member does not attend the meeting for which they have prepared.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 292 & 182
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 182.466(3) & 2009 OL Ch. 535 (HB 2058)
OBNM 1-2025, amend filed 05/06/2025, effective 05/06/2025
OBNM 10-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
OBNM 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-30-15
OBNM 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-10

Division 10 GENERAL

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0005 Definitions

As used in OAR 850-010-0010 to 850-060-0226 unless otherwise required by context:

(1) "Board" means Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

(2) "Diagnosis" is a determination by a licensed naturopathic physician of the nature and etiology of a disease by the use of all recognized and accepted physical and laboratory examinations, which includes the drawing of blood and taking specimens of body fluids and tissues for microscopic and chemical analysis.

(3) “Direct Supervision” means that a licensed Naturopathic physician is physically present in the clinic, is monitoring and directly responsible for activities of supervised person, and is available to intervene if necessary.

(4) "Food" is any organic substance taken into the body which helps maintain life, builds or repairs tissue, and sustains growth. This includes the use of enzymes, minerals, vitamins (either in trace amounts or megodoses) and any food products or extracts however processed, refined, or concentrated.

(5) "Lesion" refers to any pathological or traumatic change to human tissue or impairment of a bodily function.

(6) "Naturopathy" or "Naturopathic Medicine" is defined as a system of diagnosing and treating the human body and maintaining or restoring it to a state of normal health, as defined in ORS Chapter 685, and in such other sections thereof as may apply.

(7) "Non-Poisonous Plant Substance" is any plant substance, taken in accepted therapeutic dosages, which would not, by its action on organs or tissue, seriously impair function or destroy life.

(8) "Patient" means any person who is examined, treated, or otherwise provided naturopathic medical services, whether or not the person has entered into a physician-patient relationship or has agreed to pay a fee for services.

(9) "Plant Substances" are those substances found in nature which impart therapeutic or medicinal properties and are used as medicines or as ingredients in medicines. They comprise the whole plant, herbs, anatomical parts, saps, extracts, secretions, and other constituents thereof. Their natural state may be altered by any mechanical, physical, or chemical process

(10) "Poisonous Plant Substances" The Board considers any of the following to be poisonous plant substances: Coniine, Delphinine, Muscarine, Oleandrin, and Strychnine.

(11) "Prescription" is a written or verbal order for the prescribing or dispensing of non-poisonous plant substances as taught in approved schools and given in standard medical dosages. Naturopathic physicians shall be allowed to prescribe and dispense non-poisonous plant substances.

(12) "Preventive" as used in ORS 685 and OAR 850, is defined as the branch of medicine concerned with preventing the occurrence of both mental and physical illness and disease. Preventive medicine encompasses preventing the development of disease in a susceptible or potentially susceptible population including general promotion of health and specific protection such as immunization; early diagnosis and prompt therapy to shorten duration of illness, reduce the severity of disease, reduce the possibility of contagion, and limit sequelae;

(13) "Superficial" as used in ORS 685.010(4) Minor Surgery refers to lacerations, abrasions, benign lesions, foreign bodies and wounds which involve the skin, mucosa, and subcutaneous tissue to a depth of the deep superficial fascia, and which do not involve vital deep structure such as major nerves, major tendons, major blood vessels and bone or viscera.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
BNE 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-08
BNE 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-07
BNE 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-00
NE 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-28-92
Reverted to NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 3-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 12-13-84
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80
NE 4, f. 10-9-67
NE 3, f. 8-26-66

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0160 State Industrial Accident Cases

Naturopathic physicians may accept injured workers who are employed under the provisions of the State Industrial Accident Commission, in conformance with the Workers’ Compensation Law and the rules of committee.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0170 State Welfare Cases

Naturopathic physicians may accept welfare cases under the medical plan adopted by the Welfare Commission, April 26, 1946.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0180 Professional Standards and Communication - Interpreter Requirements

(1) Naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon must conduct themselves and practice according to the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as adopted by the Board.

(2) Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.558 requires all naturopathic physicians, who are reimbursed with public funds, in whole or in part, work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry, when communicating (e.g. counseling, patient care services, billing) with a patient who prefers to communicate in a language other than English or who communicates in signed language, unless the naturopathic physician is proficient in the patient's preferred language.

(3) Any individual providing health care interpreting services must meet the eligibility standards established in Oregon Administrative Rule Chapter 333, division 2.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 & ORS 413.558
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.558
OBNM 11-2022, amend filed 08/12/2022, effective 08/12/2022
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0310 Duty to Create, Maintain and Retain Medical Records

(1) Failure to keep complete, accurate, and minimally competent medical and billing records on all patients may result in discipline.

(2) Licensee Duty to Maintain Clear, Legible, Complete, Accurate, and Minimally Competent Medical Records. Medical records shall contain the following:

(a) Clear, legible, complete, and accurate information as to allow any other physician or treatment provider to understand the nature of that patient's case and to be able to follow up with the care of that patient, if necessary;

(b) Completed initial intake form in each patient’s medical record or chart. New patient information must contain date of visit, current legal name, date of birth, gender identification, contact information, presenting problem (i.e. reason for doctor visit), health history, allergies and medications currently taking;

(c) Each page shall include patient name, date of birth, date of service, and licensee of record. Entries made by persons other than the licensee must be signed by the person making the entry and then co-signed by the licensee;

(d) Description of the chief complaint or primary reason the patient sought treatment from the licensee;

(e) Documentation of any reported changes in patient health history which affects the chief complaint or the general history of the health of the patient;

(f) An accurate record of the diagnostic and therapeutic information that supports patient care, including but not limited to:

(A) Clinically indicated vitals at the time of examination. If examination is via telemedicine, vitals may be reported by the patient, as clinically indicated.

(B) Examinations and the results of those examinations;

(D) All pertinent information to support patient care; treatment plan, patient response to treatment, and any subsequent changes to the treatment plan, and the clinical reasoning for those changes;

(E) All medications prescribed by licensee, including over the counter medications, supplements, as well as dose and duration of medication;

(F) Any specific concerns of the licensee; including lack of adherence with the treatment plan;

(G) Documentation of informing patient of risk and permission to treat, as clinically indicated.

(H) Other clinically relevant correspondence, including, but not limited to: text, telephonic, electronic or other patient communications, referrals to other practitioners, and expert reports.

(3) Licensee Duty to Maintain and Retain Patient Medical Records.

(a) If the treating naturopathic physician is an employee or associate, the duty to maintain entire records shall be with the business entity or licensed physician that employs or contracts with the treating naturopathic physician;

(b) Naturopathic physicians providing file reviews, second opinion consultations, or independent medical examinations (IME) shall be responsible for keeping an available copy of all authored reports for six years from the date authored;

(c) The responsibility for maintaining entire patient records may be transferred to another naturopathic business entity or to another naturopathic physician as part of a business ownership transfer transaction;

(d) Except as provided for in paragraph (3)(a) of this rule, a naturopathic physician who is an independent contractor or who has an ownership interest in a naturopathic practice shall provide notice when leaving, selling, or retiring from the naturopathic office where the naturopathic physician has provided treatment and services;

(e) Notification shall be sent to all patients who received services from the naturopathic physician during the two years immediately preceding the naturopathic physician’s last date for seeing patients. This notification shall be sent no later than thirty days prior to the last date the naturopathic physician will see patients. The notice shall include all of the following:

(A) A statement that the naturopathic physician will no longer be providing treatment or services at the practice;

(B) The date on which the naturopathic physician will cease to provide treatment and services; and

(D) The notice shall be sent in one of the following ways:

(i) A letter sent through the US Postal Service to the last known address of the patient with the date of the mailing of the letter documented, or

(ii) A secure electronic message.

(E) In the event of an emergency or other unanticipated incident where a naturopathic physician is unable to provide a thirty day notice as required by paragraph (2)(f) of this rule, the naturopathic physician shall provide such notice within thirty days after it is determined that the physician will not be returning to practice.

(F) A naturopathic physician shall establish a plan for custodianship of these records in the event they are incapacitated, become deceased, are or will become unable to maintain these records pursuant to paragraph.

(4) A patient's entire health care record shall be kept by the naturopathic physician a minimum of six years from the date of last treatment. However, if a patient is a minor, the records must be maintained at least six years from the time they turn 18 years of age.

(5) Disposal of all records shall be completed by a process that results in permanent destruction of the records and shall be compliant with all state and federal law.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.315
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.125(2)
OBNM 1-2021, adopt filed 02/18/2021, effective 02/18/2021

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0350 850-010-0350 - Public Request for Board Records

(1) All requests for copies of public records pertaining to Board records and available at the Board’s office shall be in writing and may be delivered in person, by mail, or by email. The request may include:

(a) The name and address of the person requesting the public record;

(b) The telephone number or other contact information for the person requesting the public record;

(c) A sufficiently detailed description of the record(s) requested to allow the agency to search and identify responsive records;

(d) Date of request; and

(e) Signature of the person requesting the public record.

(2) Charges shall be payable via credit card or debit card. All payments by credit card that are rejected must be paid in full by money order within 10 days from notification of rejection.

(3) Charges for copies, documents, and services shall be as follows:

(a) Fee schedule per DAS Policy 107-01-160 for photocopies.

(b) The cost of records transmitted by email is dependent on the amount of staff time needed to scan documents.

(4) Fees for staff time to fulfill a public records request per DAS Policy 107-01-160:

(5) The first 30 minutes of staff time will be waived unless it appears that a requestor has fragmented a request that if taken in the aggregate would amount to significantly more than 30 minutes or has submitted multiple small requests in a short time-frame causing an undue burden on the agency.

(6) Requestors will be charged the actual attorney hourly rate charged to the agency for the cost of time spent by an attorney in reviewing the public records, redacting materials from the public records or segregating the public records into exempt and non exempt records.

(7) Requestors will be notified of an initial cost estimate.

(a) If the cost estimate exceeds $25 the request will not be fulfilled until the requestor approves the estimate.

(b) The agency may require pre-payment of estimated fees before taking further action on a request.

(c) If the estimate is over $250, the agency will communicate with the requestor to determine if the scope of the request can be refined or out of pocket costs otherwise reduced.

(8) Requests for fee reduction and waiver will be considered and granted when doing so is in the public interest because providing access primarily benefits the general public. Requests for fee-reduction or waiver will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on the information provided by the requester and the totality of circumstances at the time of the request. Such requests will be evaluated on an assessment of the following criteria:

(a) Would disclosure of the requested information directly impact, affect, or serve an identified interest of the general public?

(b) Would the requested information advance the welfare or well-being of the general public?

(d) Is the public benefit greater than the individual benefit derived from disclosure?

(e) Is there a specifically identified purpose for which the public records are being sought that is wholly unrelated to 1) commercial purposes or 2) actual or possible use in connection with administrative, judicial or legal proceedings?

(f) Is the request targeted at a specifically identified matter (meaning, not overly-broad or -complex)?

(g) Can the agency grant a waiver or reduce fees without causing an unreasonable burden on agency resources?

(h) Is the public interest served by disclosure greater than the burden to the agency (amount of staff time diverted to fulfilling a request and costs of subsidization)?

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 192.478
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 192.478
OBNM 8-2021, adopt filed 08/24/2021, effective 08/24/2021

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0360 Unlicensed Practice of Naturopathic Medicine Prohibited

(1) No person shall practice naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010, without an active license from the Board.

(2) A person holding a doctoral degree from a naturopathic medical school or program, may only practice naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010, under the direct supervision of an active Oregon licensee.

(3) Only a person holding an active Oregon license may use the terms “naturopathic doctor” “naturopathic physician” or “ND”

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
OBNM 9-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0370 Permissible professional designations and credentials

(1) A person holding an active Oregon licensee shall use designations; “Doctor of Naturopathy” or its abbreviation, “N.D.,” “Naturopath” or “Naturopathic Physician” or “Naturopathic Doctor”

(2) A person holding an inactive or retired license must state their licensure status in combination with designations in section (1) in a manner that clearly conveys to patients and the public that they are not licensed or permitted to practice naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon within the meaning of ORS 685.010

(3) A graduate of a naturopathic medical school, prior to licensure, or a person with a lapsed license may state they have a naturopathic doctorate degree, but may not use designations in section (1), or any designation that conveys to the public or patients they are licensed or permitted to practice naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon within the meaning of ORS 685.010

(4) License may not hold themselves out or convey to the public or patients they are a “certified naturopathic physician” without completion of an accreditation, certification or residency program. If a licensee lists certifications, residencies, or accreditations publicly, the licensee must specify the organization which granted them.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.020
OBNM 4-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0380 Licensee Duty to Self-Report

Licensees must self-report within 10 business days:

(1) Conviction of a misdemeanor crime;

(2) Arrest or conviction of a felony crime;

(3) Discipline by a licensing or regulatory agency; where licensee holds a license

(4) Service of medical malpractice claim and civil lawsuit filing

(5) Judgement and settlement of medical malpractice claim, civil lawsuit

(6) Suspension or expulsion from an accredited graduate or medical school

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.220 & ORS 685.222
OBNM 8-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0390 Advertising, marketing related to naturopathic medicine and licensee credentials

(1) Licensees may not advertise or market in a manner that promotes or publicizes misleading, deceptive or untruthful representations or statements related to naturopathic medicine.

(2) Licensees may not advertise or market in a manner that promotes or publicizes, misleading, deceptive or untruthful representations or statements related to licensee’s naturopathic services

(3) Licensees may not advertise or market in a manner that promotes or publicizes licensee’s credentials, or ability to cure or treat conditions of sickness, disease or injury licensee knows, or reasonably should know with due diligence are deceptive or untruthful.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.110
OBNM 7-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0400 Duty to Maintain Accurate Contact and Required Information with the Board

(1) All licensees must submit and maintain current contact information with the Board; including practice and residential mailing address, practice email address, practice website.

(2) All licensees must submit to the Board the full name, mailing and email address of a designated custodian of records.

(3) Licensees’ who hold a DEA license must submit to the Board their DEA license number and expiration date.

(4) Changes to information required in this rule must be submitted to the Board within 30 days of the date of the change.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.110 & ORS 685.100
OBNM 6-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0410 Public Health Laws

Naturopathic physicians shall be subject to all state, county, and municipal laws and rules relating to public health concerning the diagnosis and reporting of contagious and infectious diseases, as may be required, to the proper health authorities in the respective counties.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.110
OBNM 5-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Division 20 APPROVAL OF NATUROPATHIC SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0000 Scope and Purpose

(1) ORS 685.060 requires that one of the minimum educational requirements for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine in Oregon is graduation from a naturopathic school or college approved by the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine which teaches adequate courses in all subjects necessary to the practice of naturopathic medicine. The statute also specifies required subjects and subjects which the Board may not require, and permits the Board to require other subjects at its discretion.

(2) The Board of Naturopathic Medicine approves schools of naturopathic medicine that have met the accreditation standards of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) and meets the standards of ORS 685.060 and any rules promulgated by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
BNE 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-05
NE 1-1981, f. & ef. 12-7-81

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0020 Standards

(1) The criteria used by the Board in considering a naturopathic college's application for approval shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Program’s mission and objectives;

(b) Organization and administration;

(d) Faculty;

(e) Student Services;

(f) Core Curriculum;

(g) Clinical education;

(h) Continuing education and Certification programs;

(i) Library and Information resources;

(j) Research; and

(k) Physical resources.

(l) The Board may request any additional information it feels pertinent to qualifying a school of naturopathic medicine.

(2) When appropriate, the Board will evaluate the criteria to ensure that the college is financially stable and that the college has resources and will produce a curriculum and level of instruction that should produce graduates who are competent to practice naturopathic medicine in Oregon.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
BNE 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-05
BNE 5-2001, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-01
BNE 3-1998, f. 7-31-98, cert. ef. 8-3-98
Reverted to NE 1-1981, f. & ef. 12-7-81
NE 3-1997(Temp), f. 12-1-97, cert. ef. 12-2-97 thru 5-31-98
NE 1-1981, f. & ef. 12-7-81

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0025 Board Review Procedures for Accreditation of Medical Schools

(1) The Board may acknowledge the adequacy of accreditation by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or other accrediting agency approved by resolution of the Board.

(2) The Board shall consistently foster high professional standards for the best interests of the public.

(3) Final action for approval by the Board may be held open to the public and the applicant college will be invited to attend.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
OBNM 8-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
BNE 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-05
NE 1-1981, f. & ef. 12-7-81

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0030 Revocation of Approval

Approval obtained under ORS 685.060 may be revoked for proper cause by the Board at its discretion, after a hearing. Such hearing shall be held in accordance to Model Rules of Procedure applicable to contested cases.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.010
BNE 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-05
NE 1-1981, f. & ef. 12-7-81

Division 30 LICENSURE

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0005 Criminal Conviction Determination Process for Licensure

(1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Applicant” means a person who has applied for a license from the Oregon Board Of Naturopathic Medicine (Board).

(b) “Petitioner” means a person who has requested the Board review their criminal history to determine whether it will prevent them from being granted a license by the Board.

(2) A person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving a license issued by the Board.

(3) The petitioner must submit the Board’s determination request form, relevant criminal history documentation, and the required $75 fee.

(4) The Executive Director has the authority to review a petitioner’s request under this rule and to determine whether the petitioner’s criminal conviction(s) prevent the person from obtaining a license issued by the Board.

(5) The Board will reconsider a determination that a criminal conviction prevents the person from obtaining a license if the person submits a completed application for a license.

(6) Upon reconsideration, the Board may rescind a previous determination that a criminal conviction does not prevent the person from obtaining a license if the applicant:

(a) Has allegations or charges pending in criminal court;

(b) Failed to disclose a previous criminal conviction;

(c) Has been convicted of another crime during the period between the determination and the person’s submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license; or

(d) Has been convicted of a crime that, during the period between the determination and the person’s submission of a completed application for an occupational or professional license, became subject to a change in state or federal law that prohibits licensure for an occupational or professional license because of a conviction of that crime.

(7) Failure to disclose a previous criminal conviction includes any misrepresentation of a prior criminal conviction, any concealment or failure to disclose a material fact about a prior criminal conviction, or any other misinformation regarding a prior criminal conviction.

(8) Nothing in this rule prohibits the Board from denying licensure for a reason other than conviction of a crime.

(9) A determination made under this rule:

(a) Is subject to the same confidentiality requirements that are applicable to completed applications for a license; and

(b) Is not considered a final determination of the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: 685.125(2)
Statutes/Other Implemented: Oregon Laws 2024, chapter 95, section 44 (SB 1552),
OBNM 3-2026, adopt filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0010 Oregon Jurisprudence Examination Application Requirements

(1) Oregon Jurisprudence Examination is offered four times each year, customarily in February, May, August and Novemember.

(2) An applicant must complete and submit the following:

(a) Oregon Jurisprudence Examination application, furnished by the Board.

(b) Certified transcripts from a school of naturopathic medicine accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME); satisfying the minimum educational requirements for licensure per ORS 685.060

(3) Payment of non-refundable examination fee per OAR 850-030-0035.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.070 & 685.080
OBNM 4-2021, amend filed 04/13/2021, effective 04/14/2021
OBNM 8-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBMN 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-12
OBNM 1-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-12-12 thru 10-4-12
Renumbered from 850-010-0010, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
Reverted to NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 3-1990(Temp), f. 11-27-90, cert. ef. 12-1-90
NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0020 Initial Active Licensure Requirements

(1) Passage of Oregon Jurisprudence Examination; within three (3) years of date of application

(2) Submission of official NLPEX transcripts showing passage: Part I (Biomedical Science); Part II (Core Clinical Science), Part II (Clinical Elective Minor Surgery) and Part II (Clinical Elective Pharmacology) within seven (7) years of application.

(3) Payment of the non-refundable licensure application fee under OAR 850-030-0035

(4) Completed Licensure application furnished by the Board

(5) National criminal record check per ORS 685.195 and OAR 850-030-0030

(6) Applicants that hold or previously held an active license to practice naturopathic medicine in another state, must submit license verification from each state of licensure.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.195 & ORS 413.590
OBNM 2-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
OBNM 13-2021, amend filed 12/21/2021, effective 01/01/2022
OBNM 3-2021, amend filed 03/26/2021, effective 03/26/2021
OBNM 7-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBNM 4-2015, f. & cert. ef. 7-17-15
BNE 3-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 6-10-08
BNE 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-07

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0030 Fitness for Licensure

(1) The Board may screen licensure applicants, licensees, and individuals subject to investigation by the Board to determine criminal history, civil liability, and regulatory violations to assess fitness for licensure.

(2) Criminal records checks and fitness determinations are conducted according to ORS 181A.170 to 181A.215, ORS 670.280, ORS 676.303, and OAR 125-007-0200 to 125-007-0310.

(a) The Board may request that the Oregon State Police conduct a state and nationwide criminal records check, using fingerprint identification of subject individuals.

(b) The Board may conduct state criminal records checks on applicants and and licensees through the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Oregon State Police in accordance with rules adopted, and procedures established, by the Oregon State Police.

(c) The Board shall annually conduct state criminal records checks on 10% of a random sample of active license renewal applicants through the Law Enforcement Data System maintained by the Oregon State Police in accordance with rules adopted, and procedures established, by the Oregon State Police.

(d) Criminal history information obtained from the Law Enforcement Data System must be handled in accordance with ORS Chapter 181A, OAR 257-010 to 257-015 and applicable Oregon State Police procedures.

(3) The applicant must disclose all regulatory violations, arrests, charges, and convictions regardless of the outcome or date of occurrence as requested by the Board. Disclosure includes any military or criminal records.

(4) The Board may require additional information from the applicant such as, but not limited to, proof of identity, previous names, residential history, pending regulatory, civil or criminal investigations or allegations, or additional criminal, judicial or other background information.

(5) The Board may deny licensure based on conduct that is not undertaken directly in the course of the licensed activity but that is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to engage in the activity for which the license is required. Subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction), to determine fitness for licensure the Board will consider whether the applicant has a(n):

(a) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards);

(b) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor relating to intoxicants or controlled substances;

(d) Conviction of a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) or has been convicted in another state or jurisdiction of a crime that is substantially equivalent to a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235).

(e) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving dishonesty or false statement;

(f) Civil liability, regulatory violation for involving dishonesty, false statement, fraud or intentional misrepresentation;

(g) Criminal conviction, civil liability, regulatory violation for unethical or unprofessional conduct;

(h) Criminal conviction, civil liability or regulatory violation for conduct or practice that constitutes a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public, or conduct, practice or a condition that adversely affects a Naturopathic Physician’s ability to practice Naturopathic Medicine safely and skillfully;

(i) Criminal conviction, civil liability or regulatory violation for practicing or attempting to practice medicine without being licensed to do so;

(6) In determining fitness for licensure, the Board may consider intervening circumstances relevant to the responsibilities and circumstances of the applicant. Intervening circumstances include but are not limited to:

(a) The passage of time since the conviction, finding of civil liability, or regulatory violation;

(b) The age of the subject individual at the time of the conviction, finding of civil liability, or regulatory violation;

(d) The recommendation of an employer.

(7) Under no circumstances shall an applicant be denied under these rules because of a juvenile record that has been expunged or set aside pursuant to ORS 419A.260 to 419A.262.

(8) Under no circumstances shall an applicant be denied under these rules due to the existence or contents of an adult record that has been set aside pursuant to ORS 137.225.

(9) Information obtained from the Oregon State Police or the Federal Bureau of Investigation is confidential. Dissemination of information received under this rule may only be made to people with a demonstrated and legitimate need to know the information. When the information is part of the investigation of an applicant or licensee, it is governed by ORS 676.175. Any fingerprint cards used to conduct a check shall be destroyed by either the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Oregon State Police as specified in ORS 181A.195.

(10) The Board will permit the subject individual for whom a fingerprint-based criminal records check was conducted to inspect the individual's own state and national criminal offender records and, if requested by the subject individual, provide the individual with a copy of the individual's own state and national criminal offender records.

(11) If an applicant or licensee is denied a license or is otherwise subject to discipline by the Board, they are entitled to a contested case hearing pursuant to ORS 183.413 to 470.

(12) A challenge to the accuracy or completeness of information provided by the Oregon State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and agencies reporting information must be made through the Oregon State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation or reporting agency and not through the contested case process.

(13) An applicant may make a request for re-evaluation following correction. If the subject individual successfully contests the accuracy or completeness of information provided by the Oregon State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other agency reporting information to the Board, the Board will conduct a new criminal history check and re-evaluate the criminal history upon submission of a new criminal history request form.

(14) The applicant or licensee must pay a criminal records check fee for the actual cost of acquiring and furnishing the criminal offender information.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.070
OBNM 9-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
OBNM 6-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBMN 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-12
OBNM 1-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-12-12 thru 10-4-12
Renumbered from 850-010-0030, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 6-2001, f. 10-9-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0035 Initial Licensure, Licensure Renewal, Change of Licensure Status Fees; Jurisprudence Exam and Criminal Record Check Fees, Natural Childbirth Certificate Renewal Fee; Miscellaneous Fee Information

(1) Licensure Fees for Initial Active License

(a) Licensure Application Processing Fee $60

(b) Initial Licensure Fee; Pro-rated Schedule by Date of Application:

(A) January 1 through March 31, $515

(B) April 1 through June 30, $515

(D) October 1 through December 31, $300

(d) Oregon Workforce Database Fee $4

(2) Annual Active License Renewal Fees

(a) Active License Renewal Fee $515

(b) Active License Renewal Late Fee $225

(d) Oregon Workforce Database Fee $4

(3) Annual Inactive License Renewal Fees

(a) Inactive License Renewal Fee $260

(b) Oregon Workforce Database Fee $4

(4) Annual License Renewal Fee for a Retired License $40

(5) Change of Licensure Status from Active License to Inactive License

(a) Change Status Fee from Active to Inactive License $260

(b) Oregon Workforce Database Fee $4

(6) Change of Licensure Status from Inactive License to Active License Fees:

(a) Change Status Fee from Inactive to Active License $515

(b) Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Fee $45

(7) Change of Licensure Status from Active or Inactive License to a Retired License $40.

(8) Change of Licensure Status from Lapsed License to Active License Fees

(a) Active License Restoration Fee $225

(b) Change to Stautus from Lapsed License to Active License Fee $515

(d) Oregon Workforce Database Fee $4

(9) Natural Childbirth Certificate Renewal Fee $75

(10) Oregon Jurisprudence Examination Application Fee $250

(11) Criminal Record Check / Fingerprinting Fee $60

(12) Licensure Verification Fee $50

(13) Oregon Licensed Naturpathic Physicians Mailing List $75

(14) All fees paid to the Board are non-refundable.

(15) The remittance of any application fee, license fee, yearly renewal fee, or fee otherwise imposed by the Board shall be made via credit or debit card.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.100(6)(b) & 685.100(6)(c)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100 & 685.102
OBNM 1-2026, amend filed 02/02/2026, effective 02/02/2026
OBNM 3-2023, amend filed 08/22/2023, effective 08/22/2023
OBNM 4-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
OBNM 9-2021, amend filed 08/24/2021, effective 08/24/2021
OBNM 14-2020, amend filed 09/16/2020, effective 09/16/2020
OBNM 10-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBNM 3-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-16
OBNM 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-14
OBNM 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-13
Reverted to BNE 3-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-09
OBNM 5-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-17-11 thru 1-17-12
BNE 3-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-09
BNE 3-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 6-10-08
Renumbered from 850-010-0035, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-9-03
BNE 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-00
BNE 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-99
BNE 2-1998, f. 7-31-98, cert. ef. 8-3-98
BNE 1-1998(Temp), f. 7-15-98, cert. ef. 8-3-98 thru 1-30-99
Reverted to NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 2-1997(Temp), f. 12-1-97, cert. ef. 12-2-97 thru 5-31-98
NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-88
NE 1-1987(Temp), f. 9-17-87, ef. 10-1-87

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0055 Practice in Oregon by Out-of-State Naturopathic Physicians In the Event of an Emergency

(1) In the event of a disaster emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, the Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall allow naturopathic physicians licensed in another state to provide medical care in Oregon under special provisions during the period of the declared disaster emergency, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Governor may prescribe.

(2) The out-of-state physician shall submit to the Board the following information:

(a) Verification of a permanent, current, and unrestricted license to practice naturopathic medicine in another state which is not the subject of a pending investigation by a state medical board, or another state or federal agency; and

(b) Current federal or state photo identification, i.e., driver license or passport.

(3) The requirement for completing and submitting the information to the Board is waived if the physician is a member of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) under the Office of Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and submits to the Board a copy of his/her NDMS photo identification.

(4) The physician shall provide the Board documentation demonstrating a request to provide medical care from a hospital, clinic or private medical practice, public health organization, EMS agency, or federal medical facility, or has otherwise made arrangements to provide medical care in Oregon as the result of the declaration of a disaster emergency.

(5) The physician shall not practice in Oregon under the special disaster emergency provisions beyond the termination date of the emergency. Practice in Oregon beyond the termination date of the declared disaster emergency requires licensure through the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.160
Renumbered from 850-010-0055, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-03
BNE 6-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-6-02 thru 6-3-03

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0060 Military Spouse Temporary Authorization (MSTA) to Practice Naturopathic Medicine

(1) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse or registered domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon.

(2) A military spouse must complete and or submit the following to receive a temporary authorization (MSTA) to practice as a naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon:

(a) MSTA application form

(b) Licensure and examination fees per OAR 850-030-0035(1)

(d) Passage of Oregon Jurisprudence examination administered by the Board.

(e) Evidence of the following:

(A) Active license or authorization to practice naturopathic medicine from a jurisdiction with substantially similar licensure requirements and qualifications as required in Oregon

(B) Applicant is in good standing with the out-of-state licensing board.

(D) Graduation from a school of naturopathic medicine accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME);

(E) Successful passage of the NPLEX examinations,

(F) Marriage or domestic partnership to a member of an Armed Forces of the United States currently assigned to an Oregon duty station.

(3) An MSTA issued under this section is valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years after the date of issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the MSTA holder completes the spouse’s term of service in Oregon; or

(4) An MSTA issued under this section only allows practice as a naturopathic physician in Oregon while it is valid.

(5) The MSTA is not renewable.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
OBNM 3-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
Renumbered from 850-010-0060, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0065 30-day Practice by a Non-Compensated Out-of-State Licensed Naturopathic Physician

(1) A licensed naturopathic physician from another state may, without compensation and in connection with a coordinating organization or other entity, practice naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon for 30 days each calendar year.

(2) A licensed naturopathic physician must submit to the Board, at least 10 days prior to commencing practice in this State, the following:

(b) An acknowledgement that the naturopathic physician will only provide services within the scope of practice of this state or the physician’s state licensing agency, whichever is more restrictive;

(c) The name and contact information of the coordinating organization or other entity through which the naturopathic physician will practice;

(d) An attestation that the physician will not receive compensation for practice in this state; and

(e) The dates which the physician will practice in this state.

(3) Except as otherwise provided, a naturopathic physician practicing under this section is subject to the laws and rules governing the profession of naturopathic medicine and to disciplinary action by the appropriate health professional regulatory board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 677.080 & ORS 677.135
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 677.080 & ORS 677.135
OBNM 3-2022, adopt filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0070 License to Practice Naturopathic Medicine by Reciprocity

(1) An applicant must complete and/or submit the following to receive a license by reciprocity to practice as a naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon

(a) Oregon Licensure Application form provided by the Board.

(b) A national criminal record check per ORS 685.195 and OAR 850-030-0030

(d) Certified transcripts from a school of naturopathic medicine accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME);

(e) Pass Oregon Jurisprudence examination administered by the Board within three (3) year of applying for licensure;

(f) Evidence of the following:

(A) Active license to practice naturopathic medicine from a jurisdiction with substantially similar licensure requirements and qualifications as required in Oregon.

(B) Applicant is in good standing with the out-of-state licensing board.

(C) Graduation from a school of naturopathic medicine accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME);

(D) Successful passage of all sections of the NPLEX examination, including NPLEX pharmacology exam or equivalent state pharmacology exam.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 68.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.085
OBNM 4-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBMN 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-12
OBNM 1-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-12-12 thru 10-4-12
Renumbered from 850-010-0070, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 7-2001, f. 10-9-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0080 Display of License

Each licentiate of the Board shall display in their office, in a conspicuous place, their license and yearly renewal validation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Renumbered from 850-010-0080, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0090 Expiration and Renewal Dates of License

(1) All licenses expire annually on December 31.

(2) To remain active, all licensees must annually submit a completed renewal application to the Board office by December 31.

(a) Licensees will automatically lapse if a renewal application or change of status form is not received by December 31.

(b) A person who has a lapsed license must immediately stop practicing Naturopathic Medicine until their license is restored to active status.

(c) A person who has a lapsed license must immediately stop representing themselves as having an active license to practice Naturopathic Medicine.

(3) To change status to inactive or retired, licensees must submit a completed change of status application to the Board office by December 31.

(4) To renew inactive or retired status, licensees must annually submit a completed renewal application to the Board office by December 31.

(a) Licensees with an inactive or retired license must immediately stop practicing Naturopathic Medicine

(b) Licensees with an inactive or retired license must clearly identify themselves as having inactive or retired status so that no member of the public is misled about the Licensee’s ability to practice naturopathic medicine in Oregon.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100
OBNM 5-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBNM 3-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
BNE 3-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 6-10-08
Renumbered from 850-010-0090, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-99
NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-88
NE 1-1987(Temp), f. 9-17-87, ef. 10-1-87
NE 1-1984, f. & ef. 1-3-84
NE 2-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0110 Use of Unauthorized Material and Misrepresentations in Obtaining License

(1) Any applicant for a license detected in the act of offering or accepting unauthorized assistance or using unauthorized material while the examinations are in progress shall be excluded from further examination and his or her papers rejected in total.

(2) The Board may refuse to grant a license to any applicant indulging in misrepresentation, fraud, or deception, or to revoke the license granted as a result of these.

(3) The Board shall carefully and rigidly investigate applicants who attempt to obtain naturopathic license by false statements or representations in their applications or otherwise violate these rules.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Renumbered from 850-010-0110, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0195 License Renewal and Change of Status Requirements

To maintain an active license all Naturopathic physicians licensed under ORS Chapter 685, must annually complete a renewal application furnished by the Board. Specific requirements for renewal, to change a license status, reactivate or restore a license are as follows:

(1) Renewal of an active, inactive or retired license:

(a) Complete a renewal application furnished by the Board;

(b) Pay renewal fee per 850-030-0035;

(2) Change license status from active to inactive:

(a) Complete a change of status application furnished by the Board;

(b) Pay change of status fee per OAR 850-030-0035;

(3) Change license status from inactive or active to retired, or renew a retired status license:

(a) Complete a change of status application or renewal application furnished by the Board,

(b) Pay change of status fee or annual renewal fee for a retired license per OAR 850-030-0035.

(4) Reactivate a license from inactive or retired to active status:

(a) Complete the reactivation application furnished by the Board;

(b) Pay license renewal fee for an active license per ORS 685.100 and OAR 850-030-0035, and

(c) Submit proof to the Board completion of the annually required continuing education credits for an inactive license per OAR 850-040-0210.

(5) Restore a Lapsed License for Individuals Holding an Active License in Another State: See OAR 850-030-0070 – License by Reciprocity

(6) Restore a lapsed inactive, active or retired license if a license has lapsed for less than one (1) calendar year, an applicant must:

(a) Submit a completed restoration application;

(b) Submit proof to the Board of completion of continuing education as annually required for license per OAR 850-040-0210;

(7) Restore a lapsed license if a license has lapsed for more than one (1) and up to three (3) calendar years, an applicant must:

(a) Submit a completed restoration application;

(b) Submit proof to the Board completion of 22 continuing education hours for each year the license was lapsed, as follows: 15 general education, five (5) pharmacy and two (2) medical ethics, suicide intervention and prevention, or cultural competency

(8) If a license has been lapsed for more than three (3) and up to seven (7) calendar years; an applicant must:

(a) Submit a completed restoration application;

(d) Pay license renewal fees for an active license and a restoration fee per ORS 685.100 and OAR 850-030-0035.

(9) If a license has been lapsed for more than seven (7) calendar years, the applicant must:

(a) Take and pass the examinations administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners

(b) Take and pass the Oregon Jurisprudence Examination per OAR 850-030-0030

(d) Submit proof to the Board completion of two (2) hours of continuing education in medical ethics, suicide intervention and prevention, or cultural competency.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100
OBNM 11-2021, amend filed 12/21/2021, effective 01/01/2022
OBNM 11-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBNM 3-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-15
OBNM 4-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-13
BNE 6-2009, f. 11-2-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
BNE 5-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-13-09 thru 12-31-09
BNE 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-09
BNE 3-2008, f. 4-21-08, cert. ef. 6-10-08
Renumbered from 850-010-0195, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-03

Division 35 NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

Or. Admin. R. 850-035-0230 Requirements for Certification to Practice Natural Childbirth

A naturopathic physician maintaining an active license in Oregon, who wishes to practice natural childbirth must apply to and receive from the board a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth. To receive and maintain a certificate, the licensee must fulfill the following requirements:

(1) Complete at least 200 hours of course work at an approved naturopathic college or hospital in obstetrics and furnish a signed log showing evidence that (a) and (b) and (c) of this subsection have been completed under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner with specialty training in obstetrics and/or natural childbirth:

(a) Licensee must have attended 150 prenatal visits including care for at least 50 women, as well as attended 100 postpartum visits including care for at least 50 women. The 50 women may be different women or the same; and

(b) Licensee must have observed and assisted in the intrapartum care and delivery of 50 childbirths in a hospital or alternative birth setting.

(d) A minimum of 26 total births must be under the supervision of a naturopathic doctor. No more than 10 of the 50 births may be under the supervision of a medical doctor. No more than 10 of the births may be observation only. A labor and delivery that starts under the care of a naturopathic doctor and includes hospitalization shall count as a birth; and

(e) Licensee must hold a current neonatal resuscitation certificate.

(2) Licensee must pass a specialty exam in obstetrics given by or approved by the Board, after first completing the 200 hours of coursework as required above, and participating in the care of at least 15 cases each in prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care; one case may qualify for all these areas of care.

(3) Review of birth records as required by (1)(b) must be completed and approved by a Board appointed licensee of this Board holding a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth for at least five years.

(4) A complete application for a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth must be submitted within three years of passing the specialty examination and must include:

(a) A completed application form furnished by the Board;

(b) Birth/Prenatal/Postnatal logs, meeting all the requirements of this rule:

(d) Current neonatal resuscitation certification; and

(e) Appropriate fee(s) per OAR 850-0035.

(5) Licensee holding a natural childbirth certification must annually, including initial year of certification, submit 15 hours of Board approved continuing education relevant to natural childbirth, which may be used to satisfy ORS 685.102.

(a) Licensee must submit proof of current certification in neonatal resuscitation annually.

(b) Licensee will participate in at least 3 hours of case review per year with other out-of-hospital birth providers; ideally other naturopathic physicians with natural childbirth certification.

(c) The hours in case review may count towards the continuing education hours required for renewal up to a maximum of 12 hours annually.

(6) Licensing action by the Board under ORS 685.100 shall be deemed to have an equal effect upon a certificate of special competency issued the practitioner, unless specifically provided otherwise in the Board action. When the subject of a disciplinary proceeding under 685.100 relates specifically to the practice of natural childbirth by a licensee who possesses a certificate of special competency, the license action may in lieu of effecting the entire scope of the licensee's practice, suspend, revoke, or curtail only the practitioner's authority under a certificate of special competency.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100, 685.102, 685.135 & 685.160
OBNM 3-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-15
OBNM 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-14
OBNM 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-13
OBNM 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-11
BNE 6-2009, f. 11-2-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
BNE 5-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-13-09 thru 12-31-09
BNE 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-09
BNE 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-30-09
BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05, Renumbered from 850-010-0230
BNE 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-01
NE 2-1997(Temp), f. 12-1-97, cert. ef. 12-2-97 thru 5-31-98
NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 1-1986, f. & cert. ef. 4-10-86
NE 3-1985(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-23-85

Division 40 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0210 Active and Inactive Licensee Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements, Continuing Education Criteria per Subject Area

(1) Active License Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: active licensees must annually submit certificates of completion for a total of thirty-two (32) hours of approved continuing education (CE) as follows:

(a) Ten (10) hours of pharmacology

(b) Two (2) hours of either: professional ethics, boundaries and communication, or suicide intervention and prevention

(d) One (1) credit hour of pain management every odd number calendar year

(e) Remaining hours may be fulfilled through general education

(2) Inactive License Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: inactive licensees must annually submit certificates of completion for a total of ten (10) hours of continuing education.

(3) Continuing Education Criteria per Subject Area:

(a) Pharmacology: structured programs for physicians with course curriculum that includes at least one of the following topic areas:

(A) Properties and actions of pharmaceutical drugs and dosage forms

(B) Pharmaceuticals for therapy and prevention of disease states

(D) Pharmaceutical medication error prevention, prevention of events that may cause or lead to inappropriate pharmaceutical medication use or patient harm

(E) General topics related to pharmaceutical management

(b) Professional Ethics, Boundaries and Communication: structured programs for physicians and health care professionals focused on ethical practices, that offer concrete advice on how health care professionals should interact with patients and address critical decisions within their practice.

(c) Suicide Prevention: structured programs for physicians and health care professionals on suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management consistent with Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

(d) Cultural Competency: structured programs for physicians and health care professionals that meet the skill requirements established by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 (Continuing education in cultural competency)

(e) Pain Management: structured program for physicians and health care professionals with course curriculum that includes at least one of the following topic areas:

(A) Current perspectives on the neuroscience and complex biopsychosocial nature of pain

(B) International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Guidelines

(D) Oregon Health Authority Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

(f) Professional Development: limited to (2) hours of general education annually, structured program for physicians and health care professionals with course curriculum that includes at least one of the following topic areas:

(A) Licensee physical and mental wellness, managing stress and setting boundaries, implementing ADA productivity enhancers, reducing physician burn out, increasing careersatisfaction, promote workplace civility and positive patient interaction.

(B) Enhance practice management skills and develop practice resiliency strategies to meet health-care priorities, challenges, and crises, adapt and respond to the evolving needs of diverse patient populations.

(C) Best practices for ensuring patient confidentiality and public safety in the digital clinic environment, effective charting, records access and transparency, record management, incorporating telemedicine in primary care.

(g) General Education:

(A) Presented by naturopathic physicians, other physicians, or other professionally acknowledged health care educators with expertise in the subject matter

(B) Support, develop, and increase the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(4) Licensees must retain proof of continuing education hours earned for a minimum of five calendar years.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.102 & ORS 413.590
OBNM 2-2024, amend filed 10/29/2024, effective 01/01/2025
OBNM 7-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
OBNM 12-2021, amend filed 12/21/2021, effective 01/01/2022
OBNM 12-2020, amend filed 03/06/2020, effective 03/06/2020
OBNM 4-2018, amend filed 03/15/2018, effective 03/15/2018
OBNM 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-15
BNE 6-2009, f. 11-2-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
BNE 5-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-13-09 thru 12-31-09
BNE 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-09
BNE 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-06
Renumbered from 850-010-0210, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-10-04
BNE 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-02
BNE 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-6-00
BNE 2-1998, f. 7-31-98, cert. ef. 8-3-98
Reverted to NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 2-1997(Temp), f. 12-1-97, cert. ef. 12-2-97 thru 5-31-98
NE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-96
NE 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 9-23-93
NE 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92
NE 1-1986, f. & ef. 4-10-86
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 5-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80
NE 6, f. 6-1-73, ef. 6-15-73

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0215 Program Provider Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs: Program Standards and Qualifications for Board Approval of Continuing Education Credit, List of Board Pre-Approved Continuing Education Programs and Courses, Programs not Eligible for Continuing Education Credit

(1) Program Standards and Qualifications for Board Approval of Continuing Education Credit:

(a) Program providers must offer continuing education programs that meet the minimum education requirements set forth in OAR 850-040-0210

(b) Program providers must submit a program approval application to the Board a minimum of 30 days prior to the program date for Board approval.

(c) Programs held in the State of Oregon, must be live and attended by Oregon licensees either in-person or by synchronous remote attendance.

(d) Programs not held in the State of Oregon, must be live and attended by Oregon licensees either in-person or by synchronous remote attendance, and provided by one of the following:

(A) Active Oregon Licensee

(B) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

(e) Program providers must submit documentation of compliance with criteria set forth as requested by the Board .

(f) Program providers failure to adhere to the criteria or provide documentation requested by the Board may result in withdrawal of credit, prohibition from applying for approval of future programs, and licensee discipline.

(2) List of Board Pre-Approved Continuing Education Programs and Courses

(a) Specific programs listed, or courses offered or accredited by the following are pre-approved by OBNM for continuing education credit:

(A) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) - Annual Convention

(B) Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

(D) Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) Residencies

(E) National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)

(F) North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Accreditation Council (NANCEAC)

(G) Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) - Annual and Quarterly Conferences

(H) Oregon Board of Pharmacy

(I) Oregon Health Authority

(J) Oregon Medical Board - Medical, Osteopathic approved education only

(b) Licensees who complete one of the specific programs listed, or courses offered or accredited by providers in this section may submit a certificate of completion for CE credit, no individual licensee or program application for Board approval or additional documentation required.

(3) Programs Not Eligible for Continuing Education Credit

(a) Programs that are proprietary in nature, promoting exclusive services, companies, or products.

(b) Business Related Programming

(A) Accounting, tax liability, financial planning, money management

(B) Marketing, public relations, social media, media, outreach, and branding

(D) Contracts, leases, employment matters, human resource functions

(E) Business ownership, determining business model or practice type

(d) Programs presented by a lay person(s) or directed to the public.

(e) Programs that are not related to the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: 685.102 & 413.590
OBNM 3-2024, adopt filed 10/29/2024, effective 01/01/2025

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0230 Licensee Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs Attended and Self-Directed Activities

(1) Criteria for Board Approval of Licensee Applications for Continuing Education Credit for Structured Education Programs or Webinars Attended

(a) Education must meet the criteria set per 850-040-0210

(b) Licensees must submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board no later than 30 days from the date of completion

(c) Active Licensees may not submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board after satisfying the 32 hours of continuing education as required in 850-040-0210

(d) Inactive Licensees may not submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board after satisfying the 10 hours of continuing education as required in 850-040-0210.

(2) Activities Eligible and Criteria for Board Approval of License Applications for Continuing Education for Self-Directed Education and Activities. Licensee may receive a maximum of ten (10) credit hours annually from any combination of the permitted hours for the following self-directed education and activities

(a) Peer reviewed publication – Authorship or Review and Report: maximum of three (3) total credit hours annually. Subject of the article must be in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon. Licensees must provide the Board with the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Authorship:

(i) Copy or excerpt (up to ten (10) pages maximum) of the published article, including the name and issue of the peer reviewed publication

(ii) Written description (up to five (5) pages maximum) of how research, development and content of the published article support, develop, and increase the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(iii) Written record of the number of hours spent on research, development and writing the publication

(B) Review and Report:

(i) Copy or excerpt (up to five (5) pages maximum) of the published article, including the name and issue of the peer reviewed publication

(ii) Written summary (up to five (5) pages maximum) describing how the content of the article supports, develops, and increases the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(iii) Written record of the dates and number of the hours spent reviewing and summarizing material

(b) Formal protocol writing for a health care facility or government health care agency: maximum of three (3) total credit hours annually. Subject of the formal protocol must be in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon. Licensees must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Copy or excerpt (up to five (5) pages maximum) of the completed formal protocol

(B) Written description (up to five (5) pages maximum) of how the research, development, content and writing of the formal protocol supports, develops, and increases the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(C) Certificate/letter of completion with date protocol was finished, total number of hours spent on research, development, and protocol writing signed by licensee’s supervisor

(c) Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) Committee for the development and writing of the NPLEX examinations: maximum three (3) total credit hours annually. Licensees must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Written description (up to five (5) pages maximum) of how exam research, development and writing support, develop, and increase the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(B) Certificate/letter of completion with date of completion, and total number of hours spent on research, development, and writing signed by licensee’s supervisor or NPLEX designee

(d) Research related to the advancement of naturopathic medicine, for a recognized educational or medical institution or organization: maximum of six (6) total credit hours annually. Licensee must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Attestation Licensee does not have financial conflicts or fiduciary relationships with the educational or medical institution or organization where licensee is conducting the research

(B) Written description (maximum five (5) pages) how licensees research is in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon, and supports, develops, and increases the knowledge, skills of naturopathic physicians

(C) Certificate/letter of completion with date research was completed, total number of hours spent on research and development, signed by licensee’s supervisor

(e) Presentation of a structured continuing education program in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon: maximum of six (6) total credit hours annually. Licensee must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Declaration the presentation was developed and created in the calendar year applying for credit, and no portion of the presentation has been used in previous years.

(B) Excerpt of presentation materials (up to five (5) pages maximum), and agenda, schedule, and total length of the presentation

(C) Written description (up to five (5) pages maximum) how research, development and content of the presentation supports, develops, and increases the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(D) Written record of hours spent researching, developing the content of the presentation, and length of presentation submitted total number of hours spent on research and development, signed by licensee’s supervisor

(f) Teaching at an accredited graduate level course in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon: maximum six (6) total credit hours annually. Licensee must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Declaration the course material was developed and created in the calendar year applying for credit, and no portion of the course material has been used in previous years.

(B) Excerpt of course materials (up to ten (10) pages maximum), and syllabus, schedule, with the name of the accredited institution and faculty supervisor

(C) Written description (up to ten (10) pages maximum) how research, development and content of the course supports, develops, and increases the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of naturopathic physicians

(D) Certificate/letter of completion with total number of hours spent on research and development of course, signed by licensee’s faculty supervisor

(g) Preceptorship with an Oregon licensed naturopathic physician or doctorate level clinician with a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience: maximum six (6) total credit hours annually. Preceptorship must be in scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon. Licensee must submit the following no more than 30 days from the date of completion:

(A) Name of medical facility, preceptor, and licensee’s direct supervisor

(B) Certificate/letter of completion with a record of attendance and total hours licensee participated in the preceptor program, signed by licensee’s preceptor/ supervisor,

(3) Activities Eligible and Criteria for Board Approval for Continuing Education for Volunteer Work: Licensees may submit proof of completion of volunteer hours for continuing education (CE) credit for the following qualifying volunteer services that advances patient and public health and safety, and access to care.

(a) Service on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine: Licensed Board members who annually waive all compensation per 850-005-0190(1) for Board service may receive all annually required continuing education for renewal per OAR 850-040-0210. Board Executive Director will annually provide qualifying members with a letter confirming Board service prior to renewal.

(b) Service on Council on Naturopathic Physicians Formulary: Licensed Council members who annually waive all compensation per 850-005-0190(1) for Council service may receive up to five (5) hours of either general or pharmacology continuing education required for renewal per OAR 850-040-0210. Board Executive Director will annually provide qualifying members with a letter confirming Council service prior to renewal.

(A) Licensee may receive a maximum of six (6) general education credit hours annually for providing naturopathic medical services without compensation, provided that:

(i) Services were provided by or through a recognized tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or is a federally recognized tribe.

(ii) The services constitute naturopathic medical services within the scope of the licensee’s Oregon license.

(iii) The services are provided without compensation, either direct or indirect

(iv) The services are rendered in compliance with all applicable state and local laws.

(v) One (1) hour of qualifying volunteer service shall be credited as one (1) hour of general continuing education.

(B) Licensee must submit a letter or certificate of completion from the qualified nonprofit organization on official letterhead, or federally recognized tribe, signed by an authorized representative, no more than 30 days from the date of completion of volunteer service, that verifies:

(i) The name of the organization and confirmation of its 501(c)(3) or federally recognized tribe status.

(ii) The dates of service and total number of hours performed.

(iii) A brief description of the naturopathic medical services provided; and

(iv) A statement affirming the services were provided without either direct or indirect compensation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.102
OBNM 10-2026, amend filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026
OBNM 1-2024, amend filed 10/29/2024, effective 01/01/2025
OBNM 13-2020, amend filed 03/09/2020, effective 03/09/2020
BNE 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-06

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0240 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering Injection and IV Therapy, and Provider Requirements

(1) Lower Body and Lower Body Extremity Injections: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in tendons, ligament, and extremity injections:

(a) Four (4) hours didactic education in diagnosis, natural history of conditions, care management, selection of image guidance, and interventional technique regarding lower body and/ or lower body extremities.

(b) Ten (10) hours practical education including supervised delivery of therapy to appropriate target of the lower body and/ or lower body extremities

(2) Upper Body and Upper Body Extremity Injections: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in tendons, ligament, and extremity injections.

(a) Four (4) hours of didactic education in diagnosis, natural history of conditions, care management, selection of image guidance, and interventional technique regarding upper body and/ or upper body extremities.

(b) Ten (10) hours practical education including supervised delivery of therapy to appropriate target of the upper body and/ or upper body extremities.

(3) Peri-Spinal Injections: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in spinal injections

(a) Proof of completed approved education in sections 1 and 2 of this rule.

(b) Four (4) hours of didactic education in diagnosis, natural history of conditions, care management, selection of image guidance, and interventional technique regarding spinal injections.

(4) Injection Therapy of Autologous Injectate: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in autologous injections.

(a) Eight (8) hours of Board approved education per autologous injectate, focused on autologous acquisition, injectate processing, sterile technique, and safety.

(b) Licensee shall only administer Injection Therapy of Autologous Injectate that corresponds to the completion of Board approved training per injection site, section(s) 1-3;

(5) Ozone Injection Therapy: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in Ozone injection therapy:

(a) Four (4) hours of Board approved didactic education focused on Ozone injection therapy

(b) Licensee shall only administer Ozone Injection Therapy that corresponds to the completion of Board approved training per injection site, section(s) 1-3;

(6) IV Therapy: Passage of Parenteral Medicine NPLEX elective exam,

(7) Chelation IV Therapy: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in Chelation IV Therapy.

(a) Passage of Parenteral Medicine NPLEX elective exam,

(b) Eight (8) hours of Board approved education in Chelation IV Therapy.

(8) Ozone IV Therapy: Following education must be provided by a Naturopathic Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or faculty of an accredited medical or naturopathic school or college, with five or more years of experience in Ozone IV Therapy.

(a) Passage of Parenteral Medicine NPLEX elective exam

(b) Sixteen (16) hours of Board approved IV Ozone Therapy

(9) Active Oregon license to practice Naturopathic Medicine is required prior to administering the following:

(a) Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intravenous Injections of Compounded, Manufactured, Injectable Grade Injectate that are medical in nature:

(b) All therapies listed in section 1-8 of this rule.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.102
OBNM 6-2024, amend filed 10/29/2024, effective 01/01/2025
OBNM 5-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
BNE 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-06

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0250 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering or Supervising the Administration of Ketamine

(1) Four (4) hours of Board approved pharmacology education on prescribing Ketamine, including dosage and administration, clinical indications, and safety planning.

(2) For administration for non-pain management purposes, two (2) hours of Board approved ethics education on Ketamine prescribing and treatment, including doctor-patient boundaries, enhanced consent, and therapy models.

(3) Passage of the Parenteral Medicine elective NPLEX exam prior to administering or supervising the administration of IV Ketamine

History

Statutory/Other Authority: 685.106
Statutes/Other Implemented: 685.102
OBNM 2-2026, amend filed 05/06/2026, effective 05/07/2026
OBNM 5-2024, adopt filed 10/29/2024, effective 01/01/2025

Division 50 DISCIPLINE

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0010 Grounds for Discipline

(1) Practice Violations

(a) Practicing outside the scope of practice per ORS 685.030

(b) Prescribing medications not permitted per OAR Chapter 850 Division 60

(c) Prescribing medication or engaging in treatment without completing requirements and continuing education per OAR Chapter 850 Division 40 - Continuing Education

(d) rescribing medication in a manner that deviates from the naturopathic standard of care and creates an unreasonable risk of harm to a patient, whether or not harm occurred

(e) Engaging in treatment that deviates from the naturopathic standard of care and creates an unreasonable risk of harm to a patient, whether or not harm occurred

(f) Failure to create, maintain and retain medical records

(g) Failure to refer a patient upon termination, unless termination was the decision of the patient, referral was unsuitable, or licensee did not have reasonable opportunity to refer the patient.

(h) Failure to follow Public Health Laws

(i) Assisting, encouraging, or facilitating an unlicensed person to practice naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010, unless under the direct supervision of a licensee of the Board.

(j) Practicing naturopathy or naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010, without a license unless under the direct supervision of a licensee of the Board.

(2) Ethical Violations

(a) Failure to act in accordance with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board.

(b) Engaging in sexual misconduct

(A) Conviction, judgment, or finding of liability for any provision of ORS 163.305 through 163.465, Criminal Sexual Offenses

(B) Engaging in conduct with a patient that is sexual, or may be reasonably interpreted as sexual, whether initiated by the patient or not

(C) Any behavior, gesture, or expression that is sexually seductive or sexually demeaning to a patient, or any action that shows a lack of respect for the patient's privacy

(D) Entering into an intimate sexual relationship with a patient or with a former patient within six months after the doctor-patient relationship is terminated, unless a documented prior sexual relationship exists.

(A) Accessing patient records without a legitimate clinical or professional reason

(B) Failure to secure patient charts, whether physical or electronic

(C) Sharing patient information or patient records with staff, students, or providers not involved in the patient's care, or authorized by the patient.

(d) Making misleading, deceptive or untruthful representations or statements, to or during:

(A) Board investigation, or in response to a Board request

(B) Submission of licensure materials, renewal application, or continuing education application or reporting

(D) Patients or the public related to naturopathic medicine.

(E) Patients or the public in advertising or marketing licensee’s naturopathic services and skills

(e) Obtain or attempt to obtain a fee for services rendered or not rendered, whether or not the fee was obtained

(f) Making representations to patients or the public regarding cure or treatment for conditions of sickness, disease or injury licensee knows, or reasonably should know with due diligence are deceptive or untruthful

(g) Claiming superiority to or a greater skill than that possessed by fellow naturopathic physicians.

(h) Failure to comply with the duty to report and self-report to the Board

(3) Professional Violations

(a) Failure to provide a timely response to request for information from Board

(b) Failure to maintain accurate contact and required information with the Board

(4) Conduct that renders the applicant or licensee unfit to perform the duties of a naturopathic physician.

(a) Commitment to a mental health institution. A copy of the record of commitment, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the commitment, is conclusive evidence of the commitment.

(b) Habitual use of ardent spirits, narcotics, or other intoxicants to such an extent as to incapacitate him/her from the performance of his/her professional duties.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125 & ORS 685.110
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.110
OBNM 11-2026, amend filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026
OBNM 2-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-16
BNE 7-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0120 Board Discipline

(1) Discipline for violations may include a letter of reprimand, civil penalty, probation, license limitations, license suspension, and license revocation.

(2) Discipline proposed by the Board may increase in severity if there are aggravating circumstances. Discipline may decrease in severity if there are mitigating circumstances.

(a) Aggravating circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following:

(A) The same or similar violation has occurred more than once;

(B) The violation occurred or was repeated over a significant length of time;

(D) The violation was deliberate or grossly negligent;

(E) The licensee received some benefit from committing the violation;

(F) Conduct that created a reasonable probability of causing patient or public harm, whether or not harm occurred.

(b) Mitigating circumstances include but are not limited to; taking remediation action prior to or during the investigation related to the subject matter of the complaint.

(3) Probation may be imposed when the circumstances indicate that future monitoring, training, or other follow-up is necessary or appropriate. Probation conditions may include:

(a) Completion of an approved treatment program when a licensee is alleged to engage in habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol.

(b) Continuing education or additional training may be imposed when the circumstances indicate that further education or training is merited to prevent a recurrence of the violation.

(c) Practice restrictions or practice limitations may be imposed when circumstances indicate restrictions or limitations are merited to protect patient and public safety

(d) Additional requirements when the circumstances indicate those requirements are merited to protect patient and public safety

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685 & 685.110
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.220, 685.110 & 676.150
OBNM 10-2026, amend filed 06/22/2026, effective 06/22/2026
OBNM 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-12
OBNM 6-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 12-23-11
OBNM 4-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-10
BNE 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-08
Renumbered from 850-010-0120, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-10-04
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0130 Change of Name and Address

—Each Board licensee must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change of the licensee’s name, residence address, practice location, or mailing address.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.100 & 685.110
OBNM 4-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-10
Renumbered from 850-010-0130, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-04
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0140 Advertising

While constructive educational publicity shall be encouraged, licentiates of the Board shall refrain from using or causing to be used advertising matter which contains misstatements, falsehoods, misrepresentations, distorted, or fabulous statements as to cures.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Renumbered from 850-010-0140, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0150 Public Health Laws

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685
Renumbered from 850-010-0150, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
NE 2, f. 6-7-59

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0190 Discipline or Denial of License

The Board may refuse to grant a license to practice Naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon, or may discipline a license, for any of the following reasons:

(1) Commitment to a mental health institution. A copy of the record of commitment, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the commitment, is conclusive evidence of the commitment.

(2) Habitual use of ardent spirits, narcotics, or other intoxicants to such an extent as to incapacitate him/her from the performance of his/her professional duties.

(3) Engaging in conduct or practice contrary to the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as adopted by the Board.

(4) Any conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics which includes but is not limited to:

(a) Engaging in any conduct which constitutes a violation of any provision of ORS 163.305 through 163.465, Criminal Sexual Offenses, if proven by at least a preponderance of the evidence in any criminal, civil, or administrative litigation, or admitted to or stipulated by the professional;

(b) Engaging in any conduct with a patient that is sexual, or may be reasonably interpreted as sexual, whether initiated by the patient or not;

(c) Any behavior, gesture, or expression that is sexually seductive or sexually demeaning to a patient, or any action that shows a lack of respect for the patient's privacy;

(d) Entering into an intimate sexual relationship with a patient or with a former patient if within six months after the doctor-patient relationship is terminated, unless a prior sexual relationship existed;

(e) Breaching patient confidentiality

(5) Fraud or misrepresentation related to naturopathic medicine.

(6) The use of any advertising in which untruthful, improper, misleading, or deceptive statements are made.

(7) Claiming superiority to or a greater skill than that possessed by fellow naturopathic physicians.

(8) Aiding or abetting the unlawful practice of any of the healing arts by an unlicensed person.

(9) The advertising or holding oneself out to diagnose or treat a patient by any secret formula method, treatment, or procedure.

(10) The guaranteeing of a cure or "results" from any treatment.

(11) Failure to refer the patient to an appropriate care provider upon termination of treatment where referral is called for, unless termination was the decision of the patient and the licensee had no opportunity to refer the patient.

(12) Prescribing or dispensing a substance that is not listed on the formulary compendium.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.225
OBNM 2-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-16
Renumbered from 850-010-0190, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-05
Reverted to NE 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-92
BNE 4-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-26-98 thru 2-22-99
NE 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-92
NE 3-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80
NE 1, f. 11-12-57

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0200 Reapplication

An applicant, licensee or certificate holder whose application for license or certificate, or whose license or certificate, has been denied or revoked, or who voluntarily surrendered the application for license or certificate, or the license or certificate, may not reapply for a minimum period of three years; unless otherwise specified in a Board order denying or revoking or accepting a voluntary surrender of the application, license or certificate.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.110
OBNM 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-11

Division 60 PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY; EDUCATION; FORMULARY

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0215 Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

(1) Licensees may register with the United States Department of Justice for the issuance of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number.

(2) Licensees with DEA registration have authority to prescribe from Schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV and V, provided those drugs are found on the Formulary compendium, OAR 850-060-0225 or 850-060-0226.

(3) Licensees shall not prescribe from Schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV and V without a current DEA registration.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.145
OBNM 7-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 12-23-11
Renumbered from 850-010-0215, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-04
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84
NE 6-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0220 Authority to Prescribe, Dispense, Administer, and Order

Naturopathic physicians shall be allowed to prescribe, dispense, administer, and order the following:

(1) All substances recommended by the Formulary Council and approved by the Board,

(a) All biological substances including extracts and/or their products and residues,

(b) All topical preparations,

(2) All vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes, and food,

(3) All mechanical devices, except those that require major surgical intervention,

(4) All homeopathic preparations,

(5) All laboratory and diagnostic procedures,

(6) Antibiotics to partner(s) of patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease without a patient visit by the partner of the patient for Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) per OAR 855-041-8000 to 855-041-8005 of the Department of Human Services.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: 685.030
OBNM 3-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-3-10
OBNM 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-10
Renumbered from 850-010-0220, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-05
NE 2-1984, f. & ef. 2-28-84

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0223 Formulary Compendium Exclusions

The Formulary Council has approved substances as listed by classification in 850-060-0226 for use by Naturopathic physicians in accordance with professional standards of care.

(1) This authority does not supersede the education and training requirement established in 850-060-0212 for administration of IV agents or any other education and training required to prescribe, dispense, administer, or order all legend or controlled substances.

(2) Additionally, the following substances may not be prescribed by licensees of this Board.

(a) General anesthetics

(b) Injectable Ketamine for the purpose of general anesthesia

(d) Barbiturates; with the exception of the following:

(A) Phenobarbital

(B) Butalbital

(e) Systemic oncology agents with the exception of the following antineoplastic agents, in oral and topical form only.

(A) 5FU

(B) Anastrozole

(D) Mechlorethamine

(E) Megestrol

(F) Mercaptopurine

(G) Methotrexate

(H) Tamoxifen

(I) Tretinoin

(f) Any other substance not listed in 850-060-0226 classification or meeting prior approval of the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.030
OBNM 2-2023, amend filed 06/23/2023, effective 06/23/2023
OBNM 1-2023, temporary amend filed 01/20/2023, effective 01/20/2023 through 07/17/2023
OBNM 13-2022, amend filed 12/13/2022, effective 01/01/2023
OBNM 5-2018, amend filed 12/20/2018, effective 12/20/2018
OBNM 1-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0226 Formulary Compendium Classifications

The Formulary Council has approved the current American Hospital Formulary Service Pharmacologic-Therapeutic Classification. This listing does not supersede the education and training requirement established in 850-060-0212 for administration of IV agents or the exclusions listed in 850-060-0223 The Formulary Council may consider new agents, substances and pharmacologic-therapeutic classifications for addition to this list.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 685.125
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 685.145
OBNM 6-2018, amend filed 12/20/2018, effective 12/20/2018
OBNM 1-2018, amend filed 02/16/2018, effective 02/16/2018
OBNM 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-16
OBNM 6-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-30-15
OBNM 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-15
OBNM 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-14
OBNM 1-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-9-14
OBNM 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-12
OBNM 4-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-15-11
OBNM 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 4-12-11
OBNM 7-2010, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-10
OBNM 5-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-10
BNE 7-2009, f. 12-14-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
BNE 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-09
BNE 7-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-8-08
BNE 6-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-08
BNE 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-08
BNE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-08
BNE 3-2007, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-07
BNE 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-11-06
BNE 9-2005, f. & cert. ef 12-12-05
Renumbered from 850-010-0226, BNE 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-05
BNE 5-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-10-04
BNE 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-03
BNE 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-03
BNE 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-02
BNE 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-02

OAR Chapter 850 — Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine

Division 1 PROCEDURAL RULES

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0000 Notice of Rulemaking

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0005 Model Rules of Practice and Procedure

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0010 Requiring an Answer to Charges as Part of Notices to Parties in Contested Cases

Or. Admin. R. 850-001-0015 Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer

Division 5 ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOARD

Or. Admin. R. 850-005-0175 Board Terms

Or. Admin. R. 850-005-0190 Board and Formulary Council Member Compensation

Division 10 GENERAL

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0005 Definitions

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0160 State Industrial Accident Cases

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0170 State Welfare Cases

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0180 Professional Standards and Communication - Interpreter Requirements

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0310 Duty to Create, Maintain and Retain Medical Records

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0350 850-010-0350 - Public Request for Board Records

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0360 Unlicensed Practice of Naturopathic Medicine Prohibited

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0370 Permissible professional designations and credentials

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0380 Licensee Duty to Self-Report

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0390 Advertising, marketing related to naturopathic medicine and licensee credentials

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0400 Duty to Maintain Accurate Contact and Required Information with the Board

Or. Admin. R. 850-010-0410 Public Health Laws

Division 20 APPROVAL OF NATUROPATHIC SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0000 Scope and Purpose

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0020 Standards

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0025 Board Review Procedures for Accreditation of Medical Schools

Or. Admin. R. 850-020-0030 Revocation of Approval

Division 30 LICENSURE

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0005 Criminal Conviction Determination Process for Licensure

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0010 Oregon Jurisprudence Examination Application Requirements

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0020 Initial Active Licensure Requirements

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0030 Fitness for Licensure

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0035 Initial Licensure, Licensure Renewal, Change of Licensure Status Fees; Jurisprudence Exam and Criminal Record Check Fees, Natural Childbirth Certificate Renewal Fee; Miscellaneous Fee Information

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0055 Practice in Oregon by Out-of-State Naturopathic Physicians In the Event of an Emergency

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0060 Military Spouse Temporary Authorization (MSTA) to Practice Naturopathic Medicine

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0065 30-day Practice by a Non-Compensated Out-of-State Licensed Naturopathic Physician

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0070 License to Practice Naturopathic Medicine by Reciprocity

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0080 Display of License

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0090 Expiration and Renewal Dates of License

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0110 Use of Unauthorized Material and Misrepresentations in Obtaining License

Or. Admin. R. 850-030-0195 License Renewal and Change of Status Requirements

Division 35 NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

Or. Admin. R. 850-035-0230 Requirements for Certification to Practice Natural Childbirth

Division 40 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0210 Active and Inactive Licensee Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements, Continuing Education Criteria per Subject Area

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0230 Licensee Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs Attended and Self-Directed Activities

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0240 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering Injection and IV Therapy, and Provider Requirements

Or. Admin. R. 850-040-0250 One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering or Supervising the Administration of Ketamine

Division 50 DISCIPLINE

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0010 Grounds for Discipline

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0120 Board Discipline

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0130 Change of Name and Address

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0140 Advertising

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0150 Public Health Laws

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0190 Discipline or Denial of License

Or. Admin. R. 850-050-0200 Reapplication

Division 60 PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY; EDUCATION; FORMULARY

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0215 Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0220 Authority to Prescribe, Dispense, Administer, and Order

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0223 Formulary Compendium Exclusions

Or. Admin. R. 850-060-0226 Formulary Compendium Classifications

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