Barbering includes the practice of shaving, trimming, or cutting of the beard, and the arranging, cutting, styling, dressing, shampooing, cleansing and conditioning or temporary curling of hair.  Unlike hair designers, barbers cannot apply chemical treatments such as coloring, dyeing, relaxing and permanent waves.

 

Body piercing technicians perform piercing services, including earlobe piercing, in licensed facilities. Body piercing technicians must be registered and adhere to stringent universal precautions for sterilization of needles and equipment, biohazard waste disposal and infection control practices formulated to state and national standards.

 

To learn more about body piercing regulation in Oregon, click to see the Body Piercing Licensing Program. 

Denturists construct, repair, reline, reproduce, duplicate, supply, fit or alter removable prosthetic dental appliances; otherwise known as dentures. In the fitting process, denturists also take impressions, bite registrations, try-ins or insertions. Denturists provide full dentures to replace complete sets of original teeth that are missing in the upper, lower or both sections of the mouth, or partial dentures, which fit sections of the mouth in which some of the original teeth remain.

 

To learn more about denture technology regulation in Oregon, click to see the Board of Denture Technology.

Electrologists, through a series of treatments, permanently remove hair from the skin by inserting a sterile needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. Electrologists work in beauty salons, in collaboration with dermatologists, and in private practice.

 

To learn more about electrology regulation in Oregon, click to see the Advisory Council for Electrologists, Permanent Color Technicians and Tattoo Artists.

Environmental health specialists promote the control of infectious disease through environmental hygiene by enforcing health and safety standards relating to food, water and consumer products. Environmental health specialists collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate information about health events through public health "surveillance" to track and anticipate possible health problems, such as outbreaks of foodborne illness or disease.

After meeting the entry-to-practice requirements of Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 700.030, applicants are issued a registration to practice as an environmental health specialist under supervision in order to complete the required training, education and work experience required by ORS 700.035 for registration as an environmental health specialist.

 

To learn more about waste water sanitation and environmental health regulation in Oregon, click to see the Environmental Health Registration Board.

Hair designers cut, trim and style hair and apply chemical treatments such as coloring, dyeing, relaxing and permanent waves. Hair designers also shampoo, cleanse and condition hair as well as provide services such as temporary curling and braiding.

 

Anyone who sells, leases or rents hearing aids in conjunction with the evaluation or measurement of human hearing must be licensed as a hearing aid specialist, including physicians and audiologists. Hearing aid specialists recommend, select or adapt hearing aids and may alter, adjust or reconstruct hearing aids specifications for proper functionality, such as taking ear impressions for proper fit.

After completing a hearing aid specialist training program as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 333-025-0008, applicants for licensure may obtain a one-year temporary license prior to taking the written and practical examination for full licensure. Temporary license holders may practice but only under the supervision of a licensed hearing aid specialist.

 

To learn more about the regulation of hearing aid sales in Oregon, click to see the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids.

A licensed direct entry midwife (LDM) supervises the conduct and labor of childbirth, advises the parent as to the progress of childbirth, and renders prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. Licensed direct entry midwives provide care in the home, in birthing centers, clinics, and as teachers at midwifery schools.

 

Licensure is voluntary, and unlicensed midwives may practice in Oregon. However, Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 687.415 allows reimbursement under the Oregon Health Plan only if a licensed midwife provides birthing assistance. Only licensed midwives are legally authorized to administer legend, or prescription, drugs and devices.

Permanent color technicians mark or color the skin by inserting nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin using single-use or sterile needles to form indelible marks for cosmetic or medical purposes.  See also Tattooing.

 

To learn more about permanent color regulation in Oregon, click to see the Advisory Council for Electrologists, Permanent Color Technicians and Tattoo Artists.

Respiratory care therapists provide services to patients with abnormalities associated with the

cardiopulmonary system under the direction of a licensed physician and as part of a health care team.  Respiratory care therapists administer therapeutic or diagnostic drugs to patients as part of a physician-prescribed treatment plan, implement a physician's orders for respiratory treatments, observe and monitor patient symptoms, and assist with administering medical gases (including hyperbaric or standard oxygen, vapor therapies and ventilation support).

 

To learn more about respiratory therapy regulation in Oregon, click to see the Respiratory Therapist Licensing Board.

 

Tattoo artists mark or color the skin by inserting nontoxic dyes or pigments into or under the subcutaneous portion of the skin using single-use or sterile needles to form indelible marks for figurative or decorative purposes.  See also Permanent Color Technician.

 

To learn more about tattoo artist regulation in Oregon, click to see the Advisory Council for Electrologists, Permanent Color Technicians and Tattoo Artists.

Waste water specialists evaluate soil data for design and installation of waste water systems that utilize soil as part of the disposal process.

After meeting the entry-to-practice requirements of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 700.062, applicants are issued a registration to practice as a waste water specialist under supervision in order to complete the required training, education and work experience under ORS 700.053 for registration as a waste water specialist.

 

To learn more about waste water sanitation and environmental health regulation in Oregon, click to see the Environmental Health Registration Board.