Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 334 - BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Division 10 - MASSAGE LICENSING
Section 334-010-0010 - Practical Exam for Indorsement
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The examination must be held at least twice annually or as requested.
(2) The applicant will be notified by electronic mail and/or U.S. mail at least two weeks before the scheduled exam, unless otherwise waived by the applicant, of the time and place.
(3) Applicants who have a documented and verifiable emergency may request to have their exam fee apply to a subsequent examination:
(4) Refund of the examination fee may be granted upon written request should the applicant not qualify for the examination. Refunds may also be made for individuals who have a documented and verifiable emergency and are unable to sit for the exam provided the written request and associated documentation are received by the board at least 7 days prior to the exam.
(5) Failure to Pass: An applicant must pass the practical examination within 24 months of the initial date of application. The Board may require an applicant with 3 or more examination failures to undertake and satisfactorily complete a Board approved remediation plan prior to reapplying for the examination.
(6) Examinee Conduct: An examinee, whose conduct interferes with the testing process or whose behavior violates ethical practices or jeopardizes the safety of another may be dismissed and disqualified from examination. Such conduct includes but is not limited to the following behaviors:
(7) Test questions, scoring keys, and other examination data used to administer the qualifying examination are exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.410 to 192.505 as amended.
(8) The Board may release statistical information regarding examination pass/fail rates by group, type of examination, school, year, and subject area to any interested party.
(9) All examinations are given in the English language.
(10) Applicants with Special Needs: An applicant is presumed to possess sufficient sensory, visual, hearing and psychomotor capabilities to independently perform massage and bodywork skills. An applicant with special needs may apply to the Board for the provision of special conditions to complete the examination:
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 687.121 & 182.456 - 182.472
Stats. Implemented: ORS 687.011, 687.051, 687.057, 687.061, 687.081, 687.086 & 687.121