The provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 do not apply to the following persons: (1) Persons who operate dental X-ray equipment for the sole purpose of oral radiography. (2) Students in approved schools, while practicing one of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties under the supervision of the schools assigned clinical instructor. (3) Specific licensed health care providers, other than physicians, who use sonographic equipment within their lawful scope of practice. (4) Licensed physicians. (5) Persons who use radiation for the purpose of research or education. As used in this subsection: (a) Education means a program of study or training: (A) In which a student, trainee or health care practitioner learns to practice or improve skills for a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160; and (B)(i) That is accredited by a national or regional post-secondary accrediting body or organization; or (ii) That is approved or recognized by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160, for purposes related to being authorized to practice a profession. (b) Research means systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and that has been approved by an institutional review board that provides for the protection of human research subjects in accordance with federal regulations. (6) Persons who use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of ophthalmic sonography. Note: The amendments to 688.435 by section 19, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2027. See section 24, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2027, is set forth for the users convenience. 688.435. The provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 do not apply to the following persons: (1) Persons who operate dental X-ray equipment for the sole purpose of oral radiography. (2) Students in approved schools, while practicing one of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties under the supervision of the schools assigned clinical instructor. (3) Specific licensed health care providers, other than physicians, who use sonographic equipment within their lawful scope of practice. (4) Licensed physicians. (5) Persons who use radiation for the purpose of research or education. As used in this subsection: (a) Education means a program of study or training: (A) In which a student, trainee or health care practitioner learns to practice or improve skills for a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160; and (B)(i) That is accredited by a national or regional post-secondary accrediting body or organization; or (ii) That is approved or recognized by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160, for purposes related to being authorized to practice a profession. (b) Research means systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and that has been approved by an institutional review board that provides for the protection of human research subjects in accordance with federal regulations. (6) Persons who use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of ophthalmic sonography. (7) Physical therapists, as defined in ORS 688.010, who use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of sonography related to the practice of physical therapy, as defined in ORS 688.010. (Licensing)
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